How AI Impacts Corporate Sustainability Data

Corporate sustainability teams have a data problem, not a storytelling problem. They juggle emissions, energy, supplier activity, HR indicators, risk registers, and narrative disclosures. Then they must tie everything to frameworks, controls, and deadlines. Meanwhile, expectations keep rising. A PwC global survey found pressure for sustainability reporting continues to increase, and the use of AI […]
Where Sustainability Professionals Should Focus in 2026

In 2026, sustainability professionals will be measured less by ambition and more by delivery. Leaders expect clear plans. Procurement needs supplier-ready requirements. Stakeholders want evidence that targets drive real operational change. So the real question is not what is “new” in sustainability. It is where you should focus to create measurable impact. Below are the […]
Key Sustainability Trends Shaping Canadian Business in 2026

As Canada heads into 2026, ESG is becoming a decisive factor in how companies compete, invest, and build trust in the market. Indeed, sustainability is no longer framed as a voluntary commitment or reputational add-on. Specifically, it is increasingly influencing access to capital, regulatory exposure, and long-term business resilience. With tighter scrutiny of climate and […]
Sustainability & ESG Without the Label: Nine Key Trends Shaping US Business in 2026

Despite political headwinds, Sustainability remains deeply embedded in the U.S. economy. Trillions of dollars are still managed under sustainable investment strategies. State-level climate regulations are expanding, and companies are accelerating efforts around climate risk, supply chain transparency, and data-driven reporting. While political debates swirl around the term “ESG,” the reality inside boardrooms, investment committees, and […]
Procter & Gamble’s Forest Sourcing Transparency: ESG Training Insights

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, is taking significant steps to improve the transparency of its forest product sourcing. This comes amid growing investor pressure and a broader push for sustainable supply chains. Understanding these moves is essential for Canadian sustainability professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise through ESG […]
EU Empowers Small Businesses with New Sustainability Reporting Standard

Brussels, August 2025 — In a landmark move for sustainability in the business sector, the European Commission has officially adopted a new Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME). Designed specifically for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, this standard aims to simplify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures while enhancing access to finance and […]
EU sets a global requirement in supply chain sustainability

Business’ impacts take place throughout the entire value chain and the EU has already acknowledged this. The European Commission has set one more time high standards by becoming the first policymaker in the world to take concrete initiative for human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive […]