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Sustainable businesses are those that are successfully integrating sustainability into business strategy, operations, investment and long-term decision-making – addressing environmental and social impacts while responding to regulation, investor expectations, changing consumer demand and emerging risks. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving resource efficiency, managing supply chain impacts and identifying opportunities linked to the transition to a more sustainable economy.

SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest trends in sustainable business, including corporate sustainability strategy, ESG, sustainable investment, climate risk, responsible business, sustainability reporting and evolving regulation. We explore how organisations are integrating sustainability into financial and operational decisions, strengthening governance, managing environmental and social risks and responding to changing market conditions. We also examine developments in net zero, decarbonisation, sustainable finance, supply chains, circular economy and corporate climate strategy.

Related topics: sustainable business, corporate sustainability, ESG, sustainability strategy, responsible business, sustainable investment, sustainable finance, climate risk, net zero, decarbonisation, sustainability reporting, corporate governance, supply chain sustainability, circular economy, climate strategy, sustainable operations, business resilience, environmental impact and social sustainability.

Businesses are increasingly turning to sustainability data to inform decisions on costs, risk, procurement, supply chains and investment, a new report by Capgemini, in association with Sweep, has found.
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Sustainability increasingly informing business decisions, Capgemini study finds

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Businesses are increasingly turning to sustainability data to inform decisions on costs, risk, procurement, supply chains and investment, a new…

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Top US companies maintain sustainability reporting despite regulatory and political shifts
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Businesses still facing challenges in turning sustainability into measurable outcomes, says BDO

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While businesses are making progress in integrating sustainability into governance, stakeholder engagement and organisational structures, translating this into measurable business…

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The World Bank has priced a $4 billion seven-year Sustainable Development Bond, attracting more than $11 billion in high-quality investor orders.
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World Bank’s seven-year sustainable development bond attracts ‘strong’ investor demand

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The World Bank has priced a $4 billion seven-year Sustainable Development Bond, attracting more than $11 billion in high-quality investor…

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KPMG's Dr Thimo Stoll talks to SustainabilityOnline about why sustainability needs to be interlinked with business performance.
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KPMG’s Dr Thimo Stoll on why sustainability needs to be interlinked with business performance

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Businesses need to adapt how they approach sustainability by linking it more directly to financial performance, operational efficiency and investment…

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Emirates NBD unveils UAE’s first dedicated ‘Transition Finance Framework’

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Banking group Emirates NBD has announced the launch of the United Arab Emirates’ first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, which will…

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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

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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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US sustainable funds attracted net inflows in the second quarter of 2026, returning to positive flows for the first time since the start of 2022, according to Morningstar.
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US sustainable funds record net inflows for first time since start of 2022

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US sustainable funds attracted net inflows in the second quarter of 2026, returning to positive flows for the first time…

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Some 69 companies listed on the FTSE 100 index – over two thirds – made prior-year adjustments on their climate and sustainability metrics in 2025, up from 46 the previous year, new data from Deloitte UK has revealed.
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‘Substantial’ increase in number of FTSE 100 companies making sustainability adjustments

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Some 69 companies listed on the FTSE 100 index – over two thirds – made prior-year adjustments on their climate and…

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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
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Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

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European Banking Authority introduces guidelines for ESG banking products

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published revised guidelines on product oversight and governance for retail banking products, introducing clearer…

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