New Law Requires Supply Chain Transparency From Canadian Oil And Gas Companies

As global environmental and social challenges intensify, sustainable procurement has evolved from a niche concern to a strategic imperative. In 2025, organizations will no longer view...

The modern supply chain is more than a cost center—it is a critical driver of competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders face a complex and volatile environment where geopolitical instability,...

On March 20-21, 2025, the Procurement world united at SPP’s annual milestone event: World Sustainable Procurement Day (WSPD). 24 hours focused on equipping, empowering and encouraging procurement...

Sandra Gerhartz, MD at TÜV NORD GROUP, details the benefits of sustainable procurement and the extent to which firms are prioritising this critical functioIntegrating environmental, social and...

Igniting positive change across business and beyond, sustainable procurement has become a critical initiative for forward-thinking organisations. Conventional procurement delivers value by...

In its latest report, Oliver Wyman outlines three key steps to sustainable procurement: assess suppliers, engage with incentives and enable changeMore companies are weaving sustainability goals...

International asset manager Robeco announced the key focus areas for its 2025 corporate engagement activity, with a continued focus on ‘evergreen’ issues including climate, nature and human...

The research shows that sustainability reporting has become part of business as usual for almost all of the world’s largest 250 companies, and a large majority of the top 100 companies in each...

A majority of people globally believe that their companies are not doing enough to address climate change and sustainability, and many are taking or considering climate change-related significant...

Canada has officially introduced its first set of sustainability disclosure standards, the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs), which will guide companies in reporting on ESG...

The government of Germany is pushing for significant changes to the implementation timeline and reporting requirements of the European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance for businesses preparing for the UK-wide ban on single-use vapes, which comes into force on 1 June 2025.From...

As of January 1 2025, Thailand has officially banned the import of plastic waste. Introduced by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, the ban was approved by Thailand’s Cabinet on...

The UK Government has reversed plans to introduce mandatory takeback schemes for single-use cups, citing high costs and limited environmental benefits. The decision affects businesses that supply...

The global textile industry operates almost entirely in a linear fashion, consuming 3.25 billion tonnes of materials annually while achieving just 0.3 per cent circularity, according to a...

Samsung Electronics is building on its commitment to do more with less of the planet’s natural resources by continuing to scale the use of recycled materials in Galaxy devices, including cobalt,...

Batteries are an indispensable energy source. They are also a key technology in the transition to climate neutrality, and to a more circular economy. Global demand for batteries is increasing...

Richard Moyes, Marketing, Intelligence & Development Director at Prysmian Group advises how selecting the right optical products can help network operators achieve their all-important...

The year 2024 was a significant year for private equity, marked by major legal and regulatory developments that have reshaped the global landscape. Those changes reflect the growth of private...

Private equity (PE) is uniquely well-positioned to take a leading role in sustainable investing. Regulatory pressures, LP demands, and the financial value of sustainability performance are...