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Major firms urge EU to avoid deforestation law delay. Nestlé, Mars Wrigley, and others warn that deferring the EU Deforestation Regulation harms forests, climate efforts, and businesses that have already invested in compliance….
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Diginex completes acquisition of ESG data company Matter. The acquisition, valued at $13 million, aims to enhance Diginex’s ESG data capabilities. Majority owner Nasdaq remains a stakeholder, supporting Matter’s integration into Diginex’s innovative solutions for sustainable finance….
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Singapore introduces new guide to help companies avoid greenwashing. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has released guidelines to assist businesses in making accurate quality-related claims, addressing concerns about misleading environmental claims and promoting transparency for consumer benefit….
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Microsoft and Shizen Energy expand renewable agreements in Japan. The new agreements total 100 MW across four solar projects, following an earlier 25 MW deal. Located in Kyushu and Chugoku, these projects support Microsoft’s clean energy goals….
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Sunhat secures €9.2 million to enhance AI-powered ESG solutions. The German startup plans to expand its AI platform for validating sustainability data, targeting significant growth and new partnerships, with funding led by CommerzVentures….
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Online businesses in 2025 face essential cybersecurity challenges. As remote work and cloud infrastructure expand, cyber threats become more sophisticated, demanding robust defences. Companies must prioritise digital security to maintain trust, ensure compliance, and safeguard financial stability….
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Net-Zero Banking Alliance ceases operations amid restructuring plans. The coalition will transition to a framework offering guidance for banks on decarbonisation targets, following numerous high-profile departures. This move aims to support banks’ climate transition plans and foster inclusivity….
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This week’s UK M&A activity spanned food delivery, wealth management, energy, retail, and oilfield services. From DoorDash’s $3.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo to Lloyds reshaping its wealth strategy, the deals underscore how consolidation continues across UK consumer, financial, and industrial sectors.
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Nearly five months after its unveiling, the US–UAE AI chip pact remains stalled. Nvidia’s CEO and some officials see the delays as emblematic of deeper tensions around export controls, foreign investment, and the geopolitics of advanced technology.
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Independent workplace investigations are now central to leadership accountability. Daniel Stander, an international employment lawyer in the London office of Vedder Price LLP, explains why UK employers must prepare for NDA reforms and ensure credible, well-scoped probes to safeguard reputation, culture, and compliance when allegations arise.
