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New net-zero rules will reshape corporate climate governance worldwide again. SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 puts implementation, transparency, and progress reporting at the centre of target-setting.
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SFI funding gives England’s farming transition a constrained restart now. Defra has confirmed £240m for new Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements.
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GHG Protocol faces renewed scrutiny after a board resignation. The dispute raises governance questions around carbon accounting standards used in corporate climate reporting.
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EV charging could become a major UK growth sector. ChargeUK and LCP Delta say stable ZEV rules are needed to unlock investment, jobs, and infrastructure.
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CDP has added ocean disclosure to its reporting platform. The 2026 questionnaire will cover ocean-related risks, dependencies, supply chain engagement, targets, and board oversight.
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A four-day week could strengthen disability inclusion at work. New research says reduced hours without loss of pay may improve retention, wellbeing, and employment sustainability.
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The FCA wants simpler climate reporting for investment products. The regulator says replacing detailed product-level TCFD reports could save investment companies around £20m a year.
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New carers’ rights could reshape absence policy for employers. Ministers are consulting on paid carer’s leave, return-to-work protections, and stronger support for parents of seriously ill children.
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Companies are reducing ESG claims despite losing commercial opportunities nationally. New research says greenhushing is rising as leaders fear regulatory, reputational, and public scrutiny.
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Climate reporting reform could cut costs for investment managers annually. The FCA wants simpler investor-facing climate-risk information to replace detailed TCFD product reports.