Claudia De Meulemeester

Increased regulatory scrutiny of companies’ environmental and human rights records could become an additional stimulant to ‘nearshore’ and ‘friendshore’ supply chains, say experts

The emergence of Scope 4 – or “avoided” – emissions, in company reports has the industry debating what role their disclosure can play in carbon...

Policymakers in Europe and the UK intend to regulate the sector to boost transparency and consistency, while some ESG rating agencies have already updated parts...

Latest dismissal signals UK courts are hesitant to rule on Shell board’s transition plans

A member of the Scottish parliament is proposing a new criminal law that could see environmental polluters jailed for up to 20 years

The multinational companies’ ‘100%’ recycling statements are being disputed by the European Consumer Organisation, which has filed a complaint with the EU

More than a dozen countries are implementing mandatory corporate due diligence obligations that are likely to impact companies’ business operations, decision-making and litigation risk

Over the past year, UK boards have prioritised appointing individuals with a proven track record instead of more diverse talent, according to a new study

‘Reverse discrimination’ lawsuits challenging organisations’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies are set to increase across the US following the supreme court’s ruling against affirmative action

The Indian government is looking at imposing retaliatory tariffs on EU imports, while also considering a domestic carbon tax, experts tell Sustainable Views following leaks to the Indian press

Experts say unrestricted expansion in ESG and sustainability-related corporate jobs risks confusing business strategies underlying a company’s green transition, unless their functions are properly embedded throughout the value chain