European Commission opens consultation on sustainability reporting assurance standards
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on proposed standards governing the independent assurance of corporate sustainability reporting. The…
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Consumers are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products they enjoy, study suggests
Consumers are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products they find ‘enjoyable and appealing’, a new study by…
What we did wrong in marketing sustainable products – and how to do it better
Op-ed by Johanna Gollnhofer, Associate Professor of Marketing and Director of the Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight, University of…
Consumers ‘more impressed’ by eco-friendly additions rather than reduced consumption measures
Consumers tend to be more impressed by the addition of environmentally-friendly features than by measures that reduce consumption, according to…
Three quarters say sustainability is ‘important’ to them when making travel decisions
Just over three quarters (75.4%) of travellers say that sustainability is ‘important’ to them when making travel decisions, according to…
Investors increasingly look beyond ESG ratings scores, says ERM
Amid increased scrutiny of ESG ratings, investors are increasingly looking beyond headline scores to the underlying data behind them, a…
BNP Paribas Asset Management unveils sustainability strategy
BNP Paribas Asset Management has announced the launch of its Global Sustainability Strategy for 2026 to 2030, with which it…
Borussia Dortmund reports progress on climate targets in 2025/26 Sustainability Statement
German football giant Borussia Dortmund has described responsibility as an ‘essential part of [its] DNA’ in its 2025/26 Sustainability Statement,…
Consumers are ‘rethinking’ sustainability amid rising costs and diminishing trust: Ipsos
A new report by Ipsos has suggested that while consumers still care about climate change, other priorities such as rising…
All-Ireland Sustainability Awards reports ‘record year’ for entries
The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards has announced its shortlist for its 2026 awards, following what organisers described as the ‘biggest year…