Sustainability insights
The US has proposed additional tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries following an investigation that found they may have failed to impose or effectively enforce bans on goods and services produced using forced labour.
Water footprints are emerging as the next step for public and social sector organisations looking to address their environmental risk profile. Undertaking an assessment allows organisations to start to understand their water use across their value chain, identify hotspots and take action to increase their climate resilience.
On 16 December 2025, the European Parliament adopted revisions to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), concluding negotiations on the Omnibus I package of simplification proposals related to this legislation.
As the country works toward its Clean Power by 2030 (CP30) targets, the increased deployment of renewable energy has created a number of challenges, altering the way the UK’s grid operates.
Despite political headwinds and talk of simplification, corporate sustainability isn’t disappearing – it’s evolving.
The impact of the US tariffs on climate risk is not to be discounted, they will have an influence on CO2 emissions, transition risks (including carbon taxation), and physical climate risks tied to shifts in production and infrastructure.
On 24 March 2025, nearly 10 years after the UK Modern Slavery Act (the Act) came into force, the UK Government published updated statutory guidance on Transparency in Supply Chains.
Climate risk modelling is not just about compliance, it is about not being left behind as the world in which organisations operate changes drastically, providing opportunities for organisations to improve resilience through diversifying risk management processes.
The first Omnibus proposal sets the stage for a long legislative process that could reshape corporate sustainability reporting. With new thresholds, timelines, and standards on the negotiation table, businesses across sectors may need to anticipate significant changes. Here, we explore these potential developments in detail, providing insights to help organisations confidently navigate the regulatory...
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now in force across the EU, with the first sustainability statements set to be published in 2025. This directive requires companies operating within the EU to publicly disclose information on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Businesses must prepare to meet these more rigorous transparency obligations and demonstrate...
We all know that climate change is a global challenge that needs to be addressed. Whilst the UK and EU have existing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction schemes in place, there is a risk that this effort to tackle climate change and the objective of decarbonisation could be undermined by carbon leakage.
2025 is set to usher in a new era in sustainability reporting.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), coming into force on 30 December 2025, is a product-related regulation that aims to ensure deforestation-free supply chains and aims at reducing global deforestation. In this way, the EUDR is intended to contribute to the fulfilment of the EU Green Deal.
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) obliges large companies to identify, mitigate and, where necessary, remedy human rights and environmental impacts in their operations and ‘chain of activities'.
In our fast-paced, globalised society, it is increasingly imperative for businesses to actively safeguard and uphold human rights throughout their operations.
Human rights reporting plays a pivotal role in contemporary business, serving as a mechanism for companies to uphold their commitment to ethical practices and responsible operations. Regular reporting on human rights issues allows businesses to demonstrate their dedication to transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
To approach human rights impacts with any significance, companies need a deeper understanding of their value chain structure. Historically companies have largely focused on impacts that occur in the upstream supply chain, including first tier suppliers and priority raw materials. Yet we are now seeing new downstream supply chains emerge, such as waste picking for recycling, that need consideration.
Technology based solutions to supplier engagement offer a range of capabilities that support consumer businesses in addressing sustainability challenges in their supply chain, by promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
In recent years, the consumer sector has experienced an exponential rise in online retail, which led to a need for significant digital transformation. With companies now aiming to accelerate sustainable practices, the optimisation of digital tools is key to leading this revolution.
Pharma and life sciences companies should act now to prevent impact on drug production capabilities and business viability.
Acting on the principles embodied in ESG (environmental, social and governance) is fraught with difficulty.
Pharmaceuticals, as one of the largest global industries, has a significant role to play when it comes to climate change.
Watch our joint webinar with CMS to learn more about hydrogen. We discuss hydrogen project modelling, the rapidly evolving regulatory aspects supporting the hydrogen economy, and building an effective investment case critical to business decisions.
Digital transformation and innovation hold the potential to overhaul energy operations, ushering in a new era of consumer experience, placing sustainability at its core, and generating a richer economy. By harnessing the power of innovative engineering, the energy industry can overcome the challenges posed by climate change and adopt responsible energy solutions
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In the coming years, the economy is expected be strongly affected by the resource scarcity and climate change, which will require companies to fundamentally reshape their business model to enable a considered approach to different environmental and societal challenges. In turn, employees, regulators, and financial investors are pushing privately owned businesses in the consumer sector towards improved...
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