ESG
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US employers not ready for pay transparency laws
Three-quarters of US employers are not ready for pay transparency laws, which are currently, or will be, in effect in…
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Rising anxiety amid geopolitical tension to fuel people risk in 2025
Cyberattacks, political risks, climate change and the cost of living are leading to unprecedented levels of anxiety for business and…
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Europe moots nat cat risk scores for properties
A nat cat risk awareness tool for European properties at risk of flooding, wildfire and other perils is underway after…
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Growing use of lithium-ion batteries but risks overlooked, says QBE
While lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems, their…
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Big increase in UK employers reporting on proportion of staff with disabilities
There has been a significant increase in the number of UK employers who report on the proportion of their staff…
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Three-quarters of sustainability leaders don’t expect to hit net-zero goals
A concerning 75% of sustainability business leaders do not believe their organisations will achieve their net-zero targets, according to a…
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Sustainability reporting now business as usual, KPMG research reveals
Sustainability reporting has become part of business as usual for almost all of the world’s largest 250 companies, and a…
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Research reveals decline in UK financial services’ diversity efforts
UK financial services CEOs are focusing on cost cutting rather than improving diversity, according to a new report from campaign…
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Governments urged to support businesses on net-zero transition
Decisive global government action is required to support companies investing in the transition to net-zero carbon emissions, according to a…
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UK sustainability survey highlights lack of resources
The vast majority (75%) of senior sustainability leaders in the UK report that their teams are under resourced, leaving them…
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Swiss captive SBB pilots first-ever sustainability-linked insurance contract
Swiss Federal Railways’ (SBB) direct insurance captive is going to pilot the first-ever sustainability-linked insurance contract, which links premiums to…
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Report highlights rising frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe
Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000 last year, with more than 500,000…
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Law firm lays ground for UK’s first PFAS legal claim
A UK law firm has confirmed that it is considering bringing the first PFAS-related legal claim in the country. Leigh…
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Europe moves ahead with ESG rating regulation
Europe’s proposed rules to regulate environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings have been approved by the Council of the European…
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Business calls for government policies to unlock net-zero investment
The vast majority (91%) of business leaders see the transition to net zero as an investment opportunity, but just 1%…
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UK to be global hub for transition finance, says Chancellor
The UK is aiming to become the global hub for transition finance, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In her first…
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European Commission urged to delay Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive
The European Commission has been urged to delay the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by European trade federation…
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Shell wins appeal against 2021 emissions reduction ruling
Energy firm Shell has won an appeal against a 2021 landmark ruling that ordered it to cut its global carbon…
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Energy firm SSE calls out insurers on renewables
Disruption and change is required in the insurance industry if it is to fulfil its role in supporting the energy…
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Fresh lawsuit in Brazil contests BHP’s Fundão dam settlement
Organisations representing the victims of the Samarco Fundão dam collapse have filed a lawsuit in Brazil objecting to the $31.7bn…