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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period from April to June when most publicly traded companies hold their annual shareholder meetings – a new report has found.
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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season

Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in…

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Offshore wind giant Ørsted reports ‘strategic progress’ in first-half results

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Europe’s electricity system ‘stable’ despite recent extreme weather

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Global EV sales 9% higher in July 2026

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Global sustainable debt issuance set to grow this year, says ING

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SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 12 August

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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into application

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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas sees revenue up 26.1% in second quarter

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Cities need to highlight the wider benefits of climate action

Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period from April to June when most publicly traded companies hold their annual shareholder meetings – a new report has found.
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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season

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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period…

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Offshore wind giant Ørsted reports ‘strategic progress’ in first-half results

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Offshore wind developer Ørsted has reported a 8% increase in EBITDA, excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees, in the first…

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Europe’s electricity system ‘stable’ despite recent extreme weather

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Experts from the European Commission and other European countries have confirmed that the continent’s electricity system remains ‘stable’ despite heatwaves…

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Global EV sales 9% higher in July 2026
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Global EV sales 9% higher in July 2026

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Global sales of electric vehicles were 9% higher in July 2026, compared to the same month a year earlier, according…

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Global sustainable debt issuance, covering bonds and loans raised by corporations, governments, and multilateral institutions to finance environmental, climate transition, and social projects, is set to return to growth this year, despite geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, according to ING.
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Global sustainable debt issuance set to grow this year, says ING

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Global sustainable debt issuance, covering bonds and loans raised by corporations, governments, and multilateral institutions to finance environmental, climate transition,…

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SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 12 August

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With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline is introducing The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up…

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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) enters into general application today, 12 August 2026.
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into application

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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) enters into general application today, 12 August 2026. The regulation, which seeks…

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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas sees revenue up 26.1% in second quarter

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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S has reported revenue of €4.7 billion in the second quarter of its financial…

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A new study by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester and the University of Surrey has suggested that as cities invest billions in tackling climate change, they should focus on the wider benefits of climate action, instead of just concentrating on emissions reduction.
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Cities need to highlight the wider benefits of climate action

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A new study by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester and the University of Surrey has suggested that as cities…

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Repak has issued a call to businesses, community organisations and individuals across Ireland to enter the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, ahead of the closing date for entries on 31 August.
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Repak calls on businesses and organisations across Ireland to enter 2026 Repak Resource Awards

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Repak has issued a call to businesses, community organisations and individuals across Ireland to enter the 2026 Repak Resource Awards,…

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Michelle Norman, Director of Sustainability, Suntory Beverage & Food EuropeAugust 10, 2026
  • Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business caseAugust 7, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Kirsty Green-Mann, Global Head of Sustainability, HaysAugust 5, 2026
  • Mars Snacking’s Melanie Bednar on how sustainability and business growth can thrive togetherAugust 4, 2026
  • Cristiana Pace on how the motorsport sector can cut its carbon footprintJuly 29, 2026

Banner for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (Feb 15–16, 2027, Berlin) with a dark background and abstract ribbon artwork.

EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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