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Read more: Europe wants better data on dead batteries. Here’s why that matters.Europe wants better data on dead batteries. Here’s why that matters.
In Europe’s push toward a circular economy, batteries are both a cornerstone and a conundrum. They power everything from phones and scooters to electric cars and industrial equipment—but when they die, they become environmental puzzles. What exactly happens to them? How much gets recycled? And where does the lithium, cobalt,…
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Read more: Europe moves to tighten the screws on toxic flame retardants
Europe moves to tighten the screws on toxic flame retardants
The EU is finally coming for a group of pollutants that linger in recycled plastics and pose a threat to human health. By tightening restrictions on a group of persistent toxic chemicals, the European Commission is drawing a sharper line between circularity and safety. A new delegated regulation, now open…
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Read more: Switzerland puts spotlight on women’s rights and non-discrimination at UN Human Rights Council
Switzerland puts spotlight on women’s rights and non-discrimination at UN Human Rights Council
Bern, July 8, 2025 — Switzerland placed women’s rights, gender equality, and the fight against discrimination at the forefront of its efforts during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. The session, which lasted three and a half weeks, concluded today under the shadow…
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Read more: EU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goodsEU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goods
Brussels proposes strict conditions for destroying unsold apparel under new sustainability rules In a significant move to reduce textile waste and promote circularity in the fashion industry, the European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation that will restrict when companies can destroy unsold clothing and footwear. The proposal, stemming…
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Read more: Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Swiss Federal Council pushes forward with revised climate reporting ordinance; finance sector transition plans under scrutiny In a decisive move to elevate climate transparency and bring Swiss corporate reporting in line with international expectations, the Swiss Federal Council (Bundesrat) is advancing plans to revise the Ordinance on Climate-Related Reporting just…
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Read more: IFRS, GRI Align Climate Disclosures to Simplify ESG Reporting
IFRS, GRI Align Climate Disclosures to Simplify ESG Reporting
New equivalence statement marks progress toward global ESG reporting consistency The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have announced that GRI 102: General Disclosures 2021 is partially equivalent to IFRS S2: Climate-related Disclosures — a significant step toward aligning global sustainability reporting frameworks. This announcement follows a detailed…
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Read more: UK unveils draft sustainability reporting standards (SRS): a new era for corporate transparency begins
UK unveils draft sustainability reporting standards (SRS): a new era for corporate transparency begins
Big changes are coming for UK companies when it comes to how they report on sustainability and climate-related risks. The UK government has officially released the exposure drafts of its first-ever UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) — setting the stage for a future where ESG reporting will be more…
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Read more: Making sense of machine-readable reporting: Why it matters more than ever
Making sense of machine-readable reporting: Why it matters more than ever
Abstract As financial markets become faster, smarter, and more interconnected, the way we share corporate data needs to evolve too. Enter machine-readable reporting a method of structuring data so that computers can instantly read, process, and analyze it without human help. This article explores what that actually means, why regulators…
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Read more: European Commission Proposes Unified Format for National Nature Restoration Plans
European Commission Proposes Unified Format for National Nature Restoration Plans
In January 2025, the European Commission released a draft implementing regulation outlining the uniform format to be used by Member States when submitting National Restoration Plans (NRPs) under Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on nature restoration. The proposal, developed with the support of the European Environment Agency, provides a standardized structure for…
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Read more: Wiring the world for sustainability: how the ISSB is rewriting corporate disclosure
Wiring the world for sustainability: how the ISSB is rewriting corporate disclosure
In a world increasingly shaped by climate risk, social unrest, and shifting expectations from capital markets, a quiet revolution is underway. It’s not being led by activists or think tanks, but by accountants, policymakers, and global regulators. The unlikely epicenter? The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), an initiative launched by…
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