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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….
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Nadia Nikolova appointed CEO of responsAbility Investments in 2025. M&G’s impact unit responsAbility Investments appoints Nadia Nikolova as CEO, succeeding Rochus Mommartz. Founded in 2003, responsAbility focuses on financial inclusion, climate finance, and sustainable food….
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UBS’s SDG Outcomes Fund reaches $100 million in commitments. The fund, developed by UBS Optimus Foundation and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, aims to accelerate progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goals through outcomes-based financing in low- and middle-income countries….
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GRI releases draft standards for labour issue reporting. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has unveiled draft standards for disclosing labour issues, including combating discrimination and protecting workers’ rights. These standards aim to enhance transparency and accountability in organisational strategies and operations….
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Allianz Commercial launches platform to tackle climate risk challenges. The Climate Adaptation & Resilience Services (CAReS) platform aids businesses in identifying and mitigating climate risks, offering tools for risk assessment and consultancy services to manage potential threats effectively….
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Terra CO2 raises $124.5 million to expand low-carbon cement. The funding will support the company’s commercial facility development, team growth, and advancement of sustainable cementitious products, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry….
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SP Energy Networks invests £1.4bn in Scotland’s energy infrastructure. The initiative is part of a £5.4bn programme boosting UK supply chains and green jobs, enhancing energy security and economic growth through strategic partnerships with predominantly UK-based suppliers.
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The UK government initiates consultations to standardise climate transition plans. New reporting standards aim to enhance investor confidence and transparency, driving billions in private clean energy investment while positioning the UK as a leader in transition finance and global competitiveness.
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EFRAG aims to halve CSRD data points. The group has released a draft status report on revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to ease compliance burdens. The group anticipates reducing data points required for CSRD reporting by over 50% while maintaining core objectives.