European Union

Reports claim Ukraine war has generated 237 million tons of additional CO2 emissions, Jamaica raises alarm over climate-disaster funding shortfall, and EU and South Africa ink critical minerals deal

Climate ministers agree compromise climate deal, featuring review clause and potential for a larger contribution from carbon credits

Lawmakers agree deal to simplify CSRD and CSDDD in a bid to boost EU competitiveness and cut red tape, but reforms would still require large corporates to strengthen reporting and due diligence efforts

Poll of more than 2,500 European business leaders reveals continued support for robust corporate sustainability and due diligence rules

Stark report from European Environment Agency warns nature loss and escalating climate impacts are undermining economic growth and security

Sustainability is increasingly considered a core value by European citizens and consumers, but 'greenwashing' fears remain

MEPs vote in favour of new regulations and standards to curb waste from the food, textiles, and auto industries - but campaigners remain fearful of wider 'deregulation agenda'

As many as 475 organisations raise alarm over plans in EU 'Omnibus Package' to streamline and simplify CSRD and CSDDD, which they argue are 'essential for long-term resilience'

Letter to Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen argues integration of carbon markets should be accompanied by alignment of CCS policies

The EU is preparing to implement its anti-deforestation legislation - but without a collaborative approach, companies can't ever succeed, warns Satelligence CEO Niels Wielaard