ESG
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EU Commission simplifies Taxonomy rules to ease company burdens. The new measures reduce reporting requirements and exempt non-material activities, effective from 2026, to streamline sustainability reporting within the EU’s sustainable finance framework….
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A new study finds biosolutions could create 604,000 European jobs. The Amsterdam Data Collective report, commissioned by Novonesis, outlines how bio-based technologies could unlock €133 billion in value for the EU and UK by 2035, but warns that policy reform is critical for global competitiveness.
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Mars launches $250 million fund for sustainability innovation. The Mars Sustainability Investment Fund aims to support solutions addressing sustainability challenges in agriculture, ingredients, and packaging, while the company progresses towards its goal to halve carbon emissions by 2030….
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UK local authorities increase climate projects despite budget constraints. Nearly half report financial hurdles, with £67 billion identified for climate initiatives. A new CDP report highlights the importance of local actions amid projected GDP declines due to climate disruptions.
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UK aims for 45,000 jobs with new wind strategy. The Onshore Wind Strategy seeks to reverse stagnation, creating skilled jobs and expanding wind capacity by 2030. It includes measures for faster development, community funding, and industry collaboration.
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Phlair and Carbon Removal to build Norway’s first DAC facility. The Øygarden project aims to remove 60,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, scaling to 500,000 tonnes, using DAC technology powered by solar energy, enhancing Europe’s carbon management capabilities….
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Mental health support is now a critical issue for employers. Onebright’s Alison Bromley examines the economic and strategic imperatives behind effective workplace mental health provision — making the business case for investing in employee wellbeing and showing why organisations cannot afford to treat mental health as optional.
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JPMorgan’s Kinexys tests blockchain to tokenize carbon credits. The initiative seeks to address standardization and transparency issues in the voluntary carbon market, partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry to facilitate credit tokenization….
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Office design now shapes whether young talent stays or goes. Nearly half of UK workers aged 24–35 would consider leaving due to poor office environments, new Kinly research reveals. Companies are responding with investments in visual tech to boost wellbeing and productivity.
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ISSB releases new exposure drafts amending SASB sustainability standards. The drafts focus on nine priority industries, aligning SASB standards with ISSB requirements. Stakeholders can provide feedback until 30 November, with final enhancements expected in 2026….