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# Sustainability Online

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## Posts

- [Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/geo-green-power-revamps-its-domestic-solar-offering-to-provide-increased-long-term-value-for-customers/) - Renewable energy installer Geo Green Power has announced it is consolidating its domestic solar offering into what it believes to be a 'best-in-class' package.
- [Savills' Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscape](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/savills-lizzie-jones-on-how-the-global-real-estate-firm-is-navigating-an-evolving-esg-landscape/) - Savills' Lizzie Jones talks to SustainabilityOnline about how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscape.
- [Consumers more likely to support regenerative agriculture if benefits are communicated clearly](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/consumers-more-likely-to-support-regenerative-agriculture-if-benefits-are-communicated-clearly/) - Consumers are more likely to support regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming when their benefits are communicated in ways that are personally relevant.
- [Pepsico expands agriculture standards to 4.7 million acres globally](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/pepsico-expands-regenerative-restorative-and-protective-agriculture-to-4-7-million-acres-globally/) - PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative, and protective agriculture practices to 4.7 million acres globally, in line with its 2030 pep+ goals.
- [European Parliament biofuels vote could expose bloc to significant sanctions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-parliament-biofuels-vote-could-expose-bloc-to-significant-sanctions/) - MEPs have voted to reject a regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable fuels by 2030, a move that could leave the EU exposed.
- [Maersk, Seaspan expand partnership to make container vessels more efficient](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/maersk-seaspan-expand-partnership-to-make-container-vessels-more-efficient/) - Maersk has expanded its partnership with maritime asset owner Seaspan, on an initiative to improve the efficiency and reduce the emissions of their fleet.
- [Last month was the hottest June on record in Western Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/last-month-was-the-hottest-june-on-record-in-western-europe/) - Last month was the hottest June in Western Europe since records began, according to the latest climate bulletin from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
- [What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/what-role-does-smart-packaging-play-in-reducing-healthcare-waste/) - What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste? Op-ed by Mia Barnes, Body+Mind Magazine.
- [LocalDutch's Maurice van der Knaap on how technology can help make healthy food hyper-local](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/localdutchs-maurice-van-der-knaap-on-how-technology-can-help-make-healthy-food-hyper-local/) - Maurice van der Knaap, CEO of LocalDutch, talks to SustainabilityOnline about how hydroponic technology can help make healthy food hyper-local.
- [Music festivals and live events continuing to improve sustainability commitments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/music-festivals-and-live-events-continuing-to-improve-sustainability-commitments/) - Music festivals and live events are making progress on sustainability commitments, according to a new analysis by A Greener Future (AGF).
- [European Banking Authority introduces guidelines for ESG banking products](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-banking-authority-introduces-guidelines-for-esg-banking-products/) - The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published revised guidelines on product oversight and governance for retail banking products with ESG features.
- [Ambition Into Action – Lisa Morden, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kimberly-Clark](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-lisa-morden-chief-sustainability-officer-kimberly-clark/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report. Here’s our interview with Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark.
- [Ireland's emissions fell by 2.2% in 2025, acceleration needed](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-emissions-fell-by-2-2-in-2025-acceleration-needed/) - Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an 'accelerated delivery' of emissions reductions needed.
- [Emissions from global biomass burning reach lowest level since records began, says CAMS](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/emissions-from-global-biomass-burning-reach-lowest-level-since-records-began-says-cams/) - Carbon emissions from global biomass burning stood at just under 400 megatonnes in the period from 1 January to 30 June 2026, according to CAMS.
- [More than 90% of electricity used by Lenovo globally now sourced from renewables](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-90-of-electricity-used-by-lenovo-globally-now-sourced-from-renewables/) - Tech firm Lenovo has said that more than 90% of the electricity it uses across its global operations is now sourced from renewable energy.
- [Early intervention could help India reduce economic risks from carbon border pricing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/early-intervention-cold-help-india-reduce-economic-risks-from-carbon-border-pricing/) - Early domestic climate action could help India reduce the economic risks associated with carbon border pricing measures introduced by major trading partners.
- [Cruise holidays taxed less than hotels, despite environmental impact, says T&E](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cruise-holidays-taxed-less-than-hotels-despite-environmental-impact-says-te/) - Cruise holidays should 'pay their fair share' of tax, given their environmental impact and contribution to overtourism, a new study by T&E has suggested.
- [New framework launched to help EV battery manufacturers balance cost, performance and sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/new-framework-launched-to-help-ev-battery-manufacturers-balance-cost-performance-and-sustainability/) - A new framework to help stakeholders in the EV battery industry navigate the trade-offs between cost, performance and sustainability has been developed.
- [Most militaries making 'little progress' on reducing emissions, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/most-militaries-making-little-progress-on-reducing-emissions-study-finds/) - A new study exploring the military climate strategies of 26 nations has found that most are making 'little progress' on reducing emissions.
- [80% of Tier 1 suppliers have no process for managing sustainability risks in their supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/80-of-tier-1-suppliers-have-no-process-for-managing-sustainability-risks-in-their-supply-chains/) - Four out of five (80%) companies rated by EcoVadis have no documented process for identifying or managing sustainability risks within their own supply chains.
- [Why climate risk is rising in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-climate-risk-is-rising-in-2026/) - Why climate risk is rising in 2026. Op-ed by Emily Alexander, senior associate scientist at Tunley Environmental.
- [Businesses that 'aggressively' avoid paying tax more likely to engage in greenwashing, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/businesses-that-aggressively-avoid-paying-tax-more-likely-to-engage-in-greenwashing-study-suggests/) - Firms that 'aggressively' avoid paying tax are also more likely to overstate their environmental credentials, a new study by Murdoch University has suggested.
- [Sustainability conferences in Germany in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-germany/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Germany over the coming year.
- [Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team cuts Race Team Control emissions by more than half](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-team-cuts-race-team-control-missions-by-more-than-half/) - The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has announced that it has cut Race Team Control emissions by 54% compared to a 2022 baseline.
- [New study reveals the brands consumers trust most on sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ecover-tops-inaugural-kantar-consumer-led-sustainability-brand-ranking/) - Consumer-Led Sustainability Brand Ranking: 1. Ecover, 2. The Ordinary, 3. Adidas, 4. Mercedes-Benz, 5. Mastercard, 6. YouTube, 7. Back Market, 8. Sony, 9. BYD
- [World Bank Group shifts focus from finance targets to development outcomes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/world-bank-group-shifts-focus-from-finance-targets-to-development-outcomes/) - The World Bank Group has announced an 'extension' of the CCAP, which will see it shift away from financing targets towards measuring development outcomes.
- [Close to half of EU electricity came from renewable sources during Q1 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/close-to-half-of-eu-electricity-came-from-renewable-sources-during-q1-2026/) - Some 45.5% of the electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable sources in the first quarter of this year, according to new data from Eurostat.
- [Proposed power plants for US data centres could generate over 660 million tonnes of emissions annually](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/proposed-power-plants-for-us-data-centres-could-generate-over-660-million-tonnes-of-emissions-annually/) - Proposed gas-fired power plants for data centres in US could generate more than 660 million tonnes of emissions annually, a new report has suggested.
- [Juan Verde on why the climate revolution is now a business survival test](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/why-the-climate-revolution-is-now-a-business-survival-test/) - Alamo Solutions' Juan Verde is an internationally-recognised climate change speaker, sustainability strategist and former government adviser.
- [The Hague plans 'dune landscape' to protect coastline from rising sea levels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-hague-plans-dune-landscape-to-protect-coastline-from-rising-sea-levels/) - Dutch city The Hague has unveiled plans to develop a 200-metre-wide 'dune landscape' along its Scheveningen coastline to protect against rising sea levels.
- [7-Eleven, Inc. outlines ESG progress in 2025 Impact Report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/7-eleven-inc-outlines-esg-progress-in-2025-impact-report/) - 7-Eleven, Inc. has outlined progress across community investment, environmental stewardship and responsible product development in its 2025 Impact Report.
- [Clean air investment in UK could deliver £7.7 billion in economic benefits by 2050](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clean-air-investment-in-uk-could-deliver-7-7-billion-in-economic-benefits-by-2050/) - Clean air investment powered by the UK's transition to net zero could deliver some £7.7 billion in economic benefits by 2050, a new report has claimed.
- [Alltech highlights emissions cuts and farming commitments in Sustainability Report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/alltech-highlights-emissions-cuts-and-farming-commitments-in-sustainability-report/) - Animal health firm Alltech invested $2.72 million in 13 renewable energy projects last year, cutting annual emissions by more than 3,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e.
- [Volkswagen AG's Dr Daniel-Sascha Roth on the role of technology in streamlining reporting](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/volkswagen-ags-dr-daniel-sascha-roth-on-the-role-of-technology-in-streamlining-reporting/) - Daniel-Sascha Roth, Head of ESG – Sustainability Management at Volkswagen, talks to SustainabilityOnline about the role of technology in streamlining reporting.
- [Europe's air quality improving despite 'persistent' pollution episodes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europes-air-quality-improving-despite-pollution-remaining-persistent/) - Air quality indicators across Europe improved last year, as emissions of major regulated pollutants declined, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service has said.
- [Ferrero reports reduced emissions and plastic use, highlights sourcing approach](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ferrero-reports-reduced-emissions-and-plastic-use-highlights-sourcing-approach/) - Ferrero has reported progress in emissions and plastic reduction across its supply chain, as well as highlighting its Ferrero Farming Values sourcing programme.
- [Global energy demand hit a new record high last year, report finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-energy-demand-hit-a-new-record-high-last-year-report-finds/) - Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of new energy supply.
- [Regulated, but not resolved: why the ESG ratings regulation will not spare asset managers their homework](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/regulated-but-not-resolved-why-the-esg-ratings-regulation-will-not-spare-asset-managers-their-homework/) - Regulated, but not resolved: why the ESG ratings regulation will not spare asset managers their homework. Op-ed by Geoffroy Marcassoli, PwC Luxembourg.
- [Global sea surface temperatures break records for this time of year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-sea-surface-temperatures-break-records-for-this-time-of-year/) - Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have exceeded the record levels set in 2024, hinting at the potential for further record temperatures in the months ahead.
- [Opponents to the Global Plastics Treaty are running out of excuses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/opponents-to-the-global-plastics-treaty-are-running-out-of-excuses/) - Opponents to the Global Plastics Treaty are running out of excuses. Op-ed by Emilie Olderskog, global head of sustainability, Elopak.
- [The energy wall – how AI companies are trying to scale without breaking power bills](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-energy-wall-how-ai-companies-are-trying-to-scale-without-breaking-power-bills/) - The energy wall – how AI companies are trying to scale without breaking power bills. Op-ed by Francesco Pinci, Boss Energy.
- [European Greens accuse EPP, far-right parties of undermining climate action](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-greens-accuse-epp-far-right-parties-of-undermining-climate-action/) - The European Green Party has accused centre-right and far-right leaders of weakening Europe's ability to respond to extreme weather events.
- [Renewables supplied close to a third of US electricity in the first four months of this year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/renewables-supplied-close-to-a-third-of-us-electricity-in-the-first-four-months-of-this-year/) - Renewables supplied close to a third (30%) of electricity in the US during the first four months of 2026, as solar, wind and battery storage all accelerated.
- [Fewer than one fifth of executives are quantifying the financial impact from sustainability, says KPMG](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fewer-than-one-fifth-of-executives-are-quantifying-the-financial-impact-from-sustainability-says-kpmg/) - Just 19% of global executives are quantifying how sustainability will impact performance, despite 72% saying that they 'understand' their company's strategy.
- [Stronger policy support needed to increase recycled content in flexible plastic packaging](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/stronger-policy-support-needed-to-increase-recycled-content-in-flexible-plastic-packaging/) - Stronger policy and investment support will be required to scale the technology capable of increasing recycled content in flexible plastic packaging.
- [Sustainability reporting is becoming more disciplined, says Anthesis](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-reporting-is-becoming-more-disciplined-says-anthesis/) - While it has come under pressure in recent years, sustainability reporting is far from being in decline – rather it is undergoing a period of adjustment.
- ['Strong appetite' for new energy solutions among SMEs, despite high costs and uncertainty](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/strong-appetite-for-new-energy-solutions-among-smes-despite-high-costs-and-uncertainty/) - Small- and medium-sized enterprises across Europe continue to demonstrate a 'strong appetite' for new energy solutions, despite concerns over high costs.
- [Honda ups focus on hybrid vehicles, reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/honda-ups-focus-on-hybrid-vehicles-reaffirms-commitment-to-carbon-neutrality-by-2050/) - Honda has announced a 'realignment' of its product launch plans, while also reaffirming its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
- [Transforming food systems will require investment structures that can deploy funding at scale](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/transforming-food-systems-will-require-investment-structures-that-can-deploy-funding-at-scale/) - The World Economic Forum has said that the main obstacle to transforming global food systems is not capital, rather the need to develop investment structures.
- [Hilton reports 'measurable progress' towards 2030 sustainability targets ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hilton-reports-measurable-progress-towards-2030-sustainability-targets/) - Hotel group Hilton has announced it has made 'measurable progress' towards its 2030 sustainability goals, in its latest Travel with Purpose report.
- [Move to -15°C Coalition announces expansion of international membership](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/move-to-15c-coalition-announces-expansion-of-international-membership/) - The Move to -15°C Coalition, which is committed to assessing whether frozen food can be safely stored at -15°C, has announced the expansion of its membership.
- [Clarivate reports 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clarivate-reports-24-reduction-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions/) - Insight and analytics firm Clarivate has reported a 24% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions on a year-on-year basis in its 2025 Sustainability Report.
- [Wealthiest 10% responsible for up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/wealthiest-10-responsible-for-up-to-5-7-trillion-a-year-in-environmental-damage/) - The world's wealthiest 10% of people are responsible for between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion worth of environmental damage every year.
- [Firms with combined annual revenue of over $1.5 trillion call on governments to accelerate electrification](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/firms-with-combined-annual-revenue-of-over-1-5-trillion-call-on-governments-to-accelerate-electrification/) - Over 100 companies, which together boast annual revenue of more than $1.5 trillion, have called on governments to act with urgency to accelerate electrification
- [Nestlé joins over 40 organisations in supporting Regenerating Together Programme](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-joins-over-40-organisations-in-supporting-regenerating-together-programme/) - Nestlé has joined more than 40 food and agriculture organisations in announcing its support for the SAI Platform's Regenerating Together Programme (RTP).
- [Over 40 cities endorse new initiative shaping data centre development in urban areas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-40-cities-endorse-new-initiative-shaping-data-centre-development-in-urban-areas/) - More than 40 cities across six continents have pledged their support for the Global Urban Data Centres Pact, a mayoral-led initiative.
- [UEFA, European Leagues launch 'sustainability manual' for football events](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uefa-european-leagues-launch-sustainability-manual-for-football-events/) - UEFA has partnered with European Leagues on the development of a new Football Event Sustainability Manual, designed as a 'single, accessible resource'.
- [Ocean heat damage now occurs all year-round, not just in summer](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/ocean-heat-damage-now-occurs-all-year-round-not-just-in-summer/) - The world's oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- [The carbon removal market doesn’t need more innovation – it needs the conditions to scale](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-carbon-removal-market-doesnt-need-more-innovation-it-needs-the-conditions-to-scale/) - The carbon removal market doesn’t need more innovation – it needs the conditions to scale. Op-ed by Alastair Collier, chief R&D officer of A Healthier Earth.
- [Ambition Into Action – Jeff Yorzyk, Senior Director of Sustainability, HelloFresh](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-jeff-yorzyk-senior-director-of-sustainability-hellofresh/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Jeff Yorzyk, HelloFresh.
- [Achieving public health outcomes should be a joint effort, says CGF Summit panel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/achieving-public-health-outcomes-is-a-joint-effort-says-cgf-summit-panel/) - Consumers and retailers all have a role to play in improving public health outcomes, a panel at The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit has discussed.
- [Battery electric vehicles now account for one in five cars registered across Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/battery-electric-vehicles-now-account-for-one-in-five-cars-registered-across-europe/) - Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now account for one in five vehicles registered across the European Union, according to new data from the ACEA.
- [Suburban neighbourhood design plays a major part in driving emissions in US](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/suburban-neighbourhood-design-plays-a-major-part-in-driving-emissions-in-us/) - A new study has suggested that the way in which suburban neighbourhoods are designed in the United States plays a key role in increasing emissions.
- [Thai Union marks ten years of progress in responsible tuna sourcing ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/thai-union-marks-ten-years-of-progress-in-responsible-tuna-sourcing/) - Thai Union has marked the tenth anniversary of the launch of its Global Tuna Sustainability Goals, with the firm now sourcing 99.9% of its tuna responsibly.
- [Integrated solutions helping to drive agricultural innovation and sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/integrated-solutions-helping-to-drive-agricultural-innovation-and-sustainability/) - A new report by Frost & Sullivan has found that integrated approaches re helping to bolster sustainability in the agricultural sector.
- [Ambition Into Action – David Pettet, Group Head of Sustainability, Nomad Foods](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-david-pettet-group-head-of-sustainability-nomad-foods/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with David Pettet, Nomad Foods.
- [UN Global Compact launches guide to assist companies with blended finance ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/un-global-compact-launches-guide-to-assist-companies-with-blended-finance/) - The UN Global Compact has launched a new guide, Business-Led Blended Finance: A Practical Playbook, to enable companies take an active role in blended finance.
- [UrbanAIR project helping cities better understand and tackle air pollution ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/urbanair-project-helping-cities-better-understand-and-tackle-air-pollution/) - UrbanAIR, a Horizon Europe-funded project running until the end of 2028 is helping urban areas better understand the risks associated with the changing climate.
- [Earthmark launches new directory to enable brands to combat greenwashing and greenhushing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/earthmark-launches-new-directory-to-enable-brands-to-combat-greenwashing-and-greenhushing/) - Earthmark has launched a new platform aimed at making environmental performance data easier for consumers and brands to access.
- [Bonn climate talks end in deadlock over adaptation finance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/bonn-climate-talks-end-in-deadlock-over-adaptation-finance/) - The SB64 climate talks, held in Bonn, Germany, have ended with a deadlock among parties over a proposed text on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).
- [Companies have been able to save up to $94 billion through emissions reduction efforts since 2024: CDP](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/companies-have-been-able-to-save-up-to-94-billion-through-emissions-reduction-efforts-since-2024-cdp/) - New analysis from CDP has found that global companies have saved between $80 billion and $94 billion through emissions reduction initiatives since 2024.
- [Majority of global data centre capacity exposed to climate risks, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/majority-of-global-data-centre-capacity-exposed-to-climate-risks-study-finds/) - Around four fifths (79%) of global data centre capacity faces exposure to 'acute climate hazards' including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires.
- [Supply chain disruption could lead to greater investment in sustainable food production](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/supply-chain-disruption-could-lead-to-greater-investment-in-sustainable-food-production/) - Ongoing supply chain disruption – of which the Iran conflict is the latest chapter – could prompt greater investment in sustainable food production in the coming years.
- [Jennifer Wakely on how Specsavers is linking sustainability targets, reporting and product design to its business strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/jennifer-wakely-on-how-specsavers-is-linking-sustainability-targets-reporting-and-product-design-to-its-business-strategy/) - Jennifer Wakely talks to SustainabilityOnline about how Specsavers is linking sustainability targets, reporting and product design to business strategy
- [Report identifies potential $4bn investment opportunity in EV charging infrastructure](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/report-identifies-potential-4bn-investment-opportunity-in-ev-charging-infrastructure/) - A report has identified a potential $3.8 billion investment opportunity for EV charging infrastructure across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and India by 2035.
- [Sustainability is a success driver, but most firms can't execute on it](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-is-a-success-driver-but-most-firms-cant-execute-on-it/) - While sustainability has emerged as the 'number one predictor' of project success, most lack the ability to turn their ESG ambitions into measurable outcomes.
- [ISO launches consultation on international standard for net-zero alignment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/iso-launches-consultation-on-international-standard-for-net-zero-alignment/) - The ISO has launched a global public consultation on what it says is the 'world's first' independently verifiable international net zero standard.
- [Battery electric vehicle registrations hit a new high in Europe in May](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/battery-electric-vehicle-registrations-hit-a-new-high-in-europe-in-may/) - Close to one in four (23.6%) of new car registrations in Europe in May 2026 were of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), a new record high for the sector.
- [Growth of data centre network in the UK needs to be matched by sustainable energy infrastructure](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/growth-of-data-centre-network-in-the-uk-needs-to-be-matched-by-sustainable-energy-infrastructure/) - The continued growth of data centres in the UK needs to be met with greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than fossil fuels.
- [Environmental impact from AI on consumer goods firms explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/environmental-impact-from-ai-on-consumer-goods-firms-explored-in-new-report/) - While AI accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm's indirect emissions, the rapid growth of the sector means that pressure may increase.
- ['Largest renewable energy project' in United States comes on stream](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/largest-renewable-energy-project-in-united-states-comes-on-stream/) - Pattern Energy Group has announced that its SunZia renewable energy and transmission project is now operational.
- [Public support for climate action remains strong across G7 countries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/public-support-for-climate-action-remains-strong-across-g7-countries/) - Following on from the G7 Summit in France, a new study has found that public support for climate action remains strong across the world's largest economies.
- [Nasdaq commits to 'Future Forward' approach in latest sustainability report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nasdaq-commits-to-future-forward-approach-in-latest-sustainability-report/) - Nasdaq has outlined its progress in environmental stewardship in its 2025 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its 'Future Forward' approach.
- [Formula 1 'on track' to meet net zero target by 2030](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/formula-1-on-track-to-meet-net-zero-target-by-2030/) - Formula 1 has said that it is 'on track' to achieve its net zero target by 2030, having reported a 35% reduction in its carbon footprint.
- [Oil and gas firms planning to ramp up production despite climate commitments, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/oil-and-gas-firms-planning-to-ramp-up-production-despite-climate-commitments-study-finds/) - Oil and gas companies are planning to increase their upstream production over the coming years, despite public commitments to support the low-carbon transition.
- [Mars achieves 100% renewable electricity across US operations](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mars-achieves-100-renewable-electricity-across-us-operations/) - Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has announced that all of its US operations are now powered by 100% renewable electricity.
- [Technology alone not enough to solve challenges around sustainability data quality, comparability and reporting](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/technology-alone-not-enough-to-solve-challenges-around-sustainability-data-quality-comparability-and-reporting/) - Technology alone won't be sufficient to solve broader challenges data quality, comparability and reporting, according to a recent discussion panel.
- [Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should consider](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/anthropic-ai-and-carbon-emissions-what-businesses-should-consider/) - Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should consider. Op-ed by Dr Aaron Yeardley, Science Team co-lead, and Ellis Clark, Tunley Environmental.
- [Performance-based 'jurisdictional reward funds' could help EU on the road to 2040 climate targets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/performance-based-jurisdictional-reward-funds-could-help-eu-on-the-road-to-2040-climate-targets/) - The EU could achieve part of its 2040 climate targets through international climate cooperation that rewards governments for delivering emissions reductions.
- [Ireland continuing to 'fall short' in protecting its waterways, says group](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-continuing-to-fall-short-in-protecting-its-waterways-says-group/) - Ireland's Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has said that the latest EPA water quality report indicates the level to which the country continues to 'fall short'.
- [The Red Way – Liverpool Football Club's Rishi Jain talks to SustainabilityOnline](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-red-way-liverpool-football-clubs-rishi-jain-talks-to-sustainabilityonline/) - Liverpool Football Club's Rishi Jain talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of the club's sustainability programme, The Red Way.
- [NVIDIA's Josh Parker on how AI can turn business efficiency into sustainable impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/nvidias-josh-parker-on-how-ai-can-turn-business-efficiency-into-sustainable-impact/) - Josh Parker, head of sustainability at Nvidia, talks to SustainabilityOnline about how AI can help transform business efficiency into sustainable impact.
- [Munster Rugby's Laura Lahiff on the power of sport in driving sustainability engagement](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/munster-rugbys-laura-lahiff-on-the-power-of-sport-in-driving-sustainability-engagement/) - 'Stand Up and Fight' is more than just a slogan at Munster Rugby – it is embedded in the club’s day-to-day operations, both on and off the pitch.
- [Planeatry Alliance's Mike Barry on rethinking food systems for a sustainable future](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/mike-barry-on-rethinking-food-systems-for-a-sustainable-future/) - As the director of sustainable business at Marks & Spencer, Mike Barry helped launch the 'Plan A' sustainability programme. He now runs Planeatry Alliance.
- [Ambition Into Action – Kevin Dunckley, Chief Sustainability Officer, HH Global](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-kevin-dunckley-chief-sustainability-officer-hh-global/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Kevin Dunckley, HH Global.
- [Ambition Into Action – Joe Franses, Chief Sustainability Officer, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-joe-franses-chief-sustainability-officer-coca-cola-europacific-partners/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Joe Franses, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
- [Electricity consumption from data centres set to triple by end of the decade](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/electricity-consumption-from-data-centres-set-to-triple-by-end-of-the-decade/) - Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand from data centres by 2030.
- [Ambition Into Action – Caoimhe Buckley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Fyffes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-caoimhe-buckley-chief-corporate-affairs-officer-fyffes/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Caoimhe Buckley, Fyffes.
- [Global transition to net zero will face challenges in emerging economies reliant on foreign currency debt](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-transition-to-net-zero-will-face-challenges-in-emerging-economies-reliant-on-foreign-currency-debt/) - The global transition to net zero is likely to hit a 'structural wall' in emerging economies where debt repayments are often tied to foreign currencies.
- [EIB, Green Climate Fund launch partnership to support climate projects](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/eib-green-climate-fund-launch-partnership-to-support-climate-projects/) - The EIB and the GCF have signed a climate finance agreement, which will see some €200 million committed to the GGBI Fund, a new flagship EU financing programme.
- [Firms could triple demand for green steel by using existing best practices](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/firms-could-triple-demand-for-green-steel-by-using-existing-best-practices/) - A report by Just Shift has suggested that firms could significantly increase demand for near-zero emission steel by utilising best practices that already exist.
- [CDP announces plans to split into two separate entities](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cdp-announces-plans-to-split-into-to-separate-entities/) - Environmental disclosure platform CDP has announced plans to split into two separate entities, as part of a major operational restructuring.
- [Fifty Shades Greener announces launch of new sustainability accreditation, LeafMark](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fifty-shades-greener-announces-launch-of-new-sustainability-accreditation-leafmark/) - Irish sustainability training provider Fifty Shades Greener has announced the launch of LeafMark, a new sustainability accreditation programme.
- [Who will come out on top in the Sustainability Reporting World Cup?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/who-will-come-out-on-top-in-the-sustainability-reporting-world-cup/) - To coincide with FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, we're launching a light-hearted competition of our own.
- [Nine in ten business leaders believe electrification would improve energy security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nine-in-ten-business-leaders-believe-electrification-would-improve-energy-security/) - Some 91% of business leaders across 18 countries believe that a transition to electrification would improve energy security, a new survey has found.
- [Senior sustainability leaders gather for European CSO Platform meeting](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/senior-sustainability-leaders-gather-for-european-cso-platform-meeting/) - Senior sustainability leaders, policymakers and business representatives gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels on 11 June.
- [ESG reporting will collapse over the next decade, unless it stops penalising honest disclosures ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/esg-reporting-will-collapse-over-the-next-decade-unless-it-stops-penalising-honest-disclosures/) - ESG reporting will collapse over the next decade unless it stops penalising firms for making honest disclosures and rewarding those who don't.
- [TNO advances the use of solvent-based solutions for plastics recycling](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tno-advances-the-use-of-solvent-based-solutions-for-plastics-recycling/) - TNO has unveiled a solvent-based plastics recycling process that is designed to recover high-quality polymers and additives from waste streams.
- [Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/biodiversity-loss-could-trigger-sovereign-debt-crises-economists-warn/) - A new study suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs of biodiversity loss, which could have significant consequences.
- [AI is both a sustainability challenge and an opportunity for investors, says BNP Paribas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ai-is-both-a-sustainability-challenge-and-an-opportunity-for-investors-says-bnp-paribas/) - Artificial intelligence represents both a sustainability challenge and opportunity for investors, according to a new report from BNP Paribas Asset Management.
- [Investor coalition calls on EU leaders to maintain 'robust and predictable' ETS](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/investor-coalition-calls-on-eu-leaders-to-maintain-robust-and-predictable-emissions-trading-system/) - A coalition of investors has called on European leaders to maintain a 'robust and predictable' EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
- [Temperatures could surpass the 1.5°C threshold within four years](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/temperatures-could-surpass-the-1-5c-threshold-within-four-years/) - Global temperatures stood at 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels last year, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) report.
- [Employment in Europe's environmental economy continues to expand](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/employment-in-europes-environmental-economy-continues-to-expand/) - The number of 'green jobs' in the EU economy continues to expand, rising by 6%, on average, every year since 2014, new data from Eurostat has revealed.
- [The Danube Delta and fishing – a five-century history](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-danube-delta-and-fishing-a-five-century-history/) - For centuries, the Danube Delta was one of the most productive and important fishing areas in Europe, as a recent study has explored.
- [Price not the only factor preventing shoppers from choosing plant-based proteins](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/price-not-the-only-factor-preventing-shoppers-from-choosing-plant-based-proteins/) - While price plays a role in preventing consumers from purchasing plant-based proteins, other factors are also at play, according to Simon Fraser University.
- [Potential collapse of AMOC current 'should be treated as a matter of European security policy'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/potential-collapse-of-amoc-current-should-be-treated-as-a-matter-of-european-security-policy/) - Germany intends to increase its focus on the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its future climate risk planning.
- [AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, says UN](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ais-water-use-will-match-the-needs-of-1-3-billion-people-by-2030-says-un/) - The water footprint of AI could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the water requirements of 1.3 billion people.
- [Fossil fuel production is 'loading the dice' for a severe El Niño](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fossil-fuel-production-is-loading-the-dice-for-a-severe-el-nino/) - Fossil fuel production is 'loading the dice' ahead of strengthening El Niño conditions, turning it into 'a far more dangerous force', 350.org has said.
- [Sustainable aviation fuel market under pressure, says IATA chief](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-aviation-fuel-market-under-pressure-says-iata-chief/) - The director general of the IATA has said that while airlines have sent "unambiguous demand signals" for SAF, the gap between demand and supply is widening.
- [BCG set to commit $500 million to AI-driven social impact measures](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/bcg-set-to-commit-500-million-to-ai-driven-social-impact-measures/) - Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announce that it plans to commit $500 million by 2030 to AI-driven measures to support social impact initiatives.
- [Top 100 most sustainable companies in 2026 named](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/top-100-most-sustainable-corporations-in-2026-named/) - Top 100 most sustainable corporations 2026: 1. ERG SpA, 2. Pandora A/S, 3. EDP Renováveis SA, 4. Fluence Energy, Inc, 5. Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp
- [2026 FIFA World Cup set to generate around 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂e](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-set-to-generate-around-7-8-million-tonnes-of-co₂e/) - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e) more than twice that of Qatar 2022.
- [Ireland's leading environment conference, Environment Ireland, returns this September](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-leading-environment-conference-environment-ireland-returns-this-september/) - Ireland's leading environmental policy and management conference, Environment Ireland, takes place on Thursday 3 September at Croke Park, Dublin.
- [Dr Mark Roseland on why saving the planet starts with one community at a time](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/dr-mark-roseland-on-why-saving-the-planet-starts-with-one-community-at-a-time/) - Dr Mark Roseland is a sustainability expert whose work focuses on the link between planetary limits, local communities and practical sustainable development.
- [May was the second-warmest ever recorded on a global level, says C3S](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/may-was-the-second-warmest-ever-recorded-on-a-global-level-says-c3s/) - May 2026 was the second-warmest May on record, according to the latest data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
- [Global demand for biofuels set to rise sharply as decade progresses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-demand-for-biofuels-set-to-rise-sharply-as-decade-progresses/) - Global biofuel consumption is set to rise by 30% this year, and could increase by as much as 70% by 2030, as demand increases amid rising oil costs, T&E said.
- [Suntory Beverage & Food Europe reports a 20% reduction in carbon footprint](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/suntory-beverage-food-europe-reports-a-20-reduction-in-carbon-footprint/) - Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE has reported a 20% reduction in its carbon footprint compared to 2019 levels, in its 2025 Sustainability Report.
- [How agentic AI lets sustainability teams stop counting carbon and start cutting it](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-agentic-ai-lets-sustainability-teams-stop-counting-carbon-and-start-cutting-it/) - How agentic AI lets sustainability teams stop counting carbon and start cutting it. Op-ed by Oskar Klingberg, co-founder, Bardo.
- [Coastal flooding could cost Europe’s transport sector up to €1.5 billion annually](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/coastal-flooding-could-cost-europes-transport-sector-up-to-e1-5-billion-annually/) - Coastal flooding is set to place increased pressure on Europe’s transport infrastructure, with annual damage potentially reaching as high as €1.5 billion.
- [AI set to transform sustainability reporting, but human expertise remains critical](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ai-set-to-transform-sustainability-reporting-but-human-expertise-remains-critical/) - While artificial intelligence is set to play an increasingly important role in sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance, human judgement is critical.
- [Continuing to support fossil fuels will bring inflation and economic instability, says Stiell](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/continuing-to-support-fossil-fuels-will-bring-inflation-and-economic-instability-says-stiell/) - A continued dependancy on fossil fuels means "continuing to import inflation and economic instability", UN climate chief Simon Stiell has said.
- [Ambition Into Action – Gerald Rebitzer, Vice President, Sustainability Operations & Advocacy, Europe & Asia, Amcor](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-gerald-rebitzer-vice-president-sustainability-operations-advocacy-europe-asia-amcor/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor.
- [Abu Dhabi targets 75% cut in emissions from power sector by 2035](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/abu-dhabi-targets-75-cut-in-emissions-from-power-sector-by-2035/) - Abu Dhabi has set the target of achieving a 75% reduction in emissions from its power sector by 2035, while also increasing its share of renewable electricity.
- [Ireland's SMEs set to play a key role in driving the energy transition: Flogas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-smes-set-to-play-a-key-role-in-driving-the-energy-transition-flogas/) - Irish small- and medium-sized enterprises are set to play a significant role in furthering the country's energy transition, a new report by Flogas has found.
- [EU will face slower renewable energy deployment if EV targets are weakened: T&E](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/eu-will-face-slower-renewable-energy-deployment-if-ev-targets-are-weakened-te/) - Proposals to scale back electric vehicle targets in the EU could lead to slower renewable energy deployment and higher energy costs, T&E has said.
- [Renault Group's Francois Farion on balancing sustainability commitments with customer expectations](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/renault-groups-francois-farion-on-balancing-sustainability-commitments-with-customer-expectations/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to Renault Group's Francois Farion about the need to balance sustainability commitments with customer expectations.
- [Campaigners call on FIFA to end longstanding partnership with Coca-Cola](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/campaigners-call-on-fifa-to-end-longstanding-partnership-with-coca-cola/) - Ahead of World Cup 2026 a coalition of public health experts and campaigners has called on FIFA to end its partnership with Coca-Cola.
- [Why IFRS S1 and S2 matter, and what it means for businesses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-ifrs-s1-and-s2-matter-and-what-it-means-for-businesses/) - Wojciech Szewczak, AESG, explores how the International Sustainability Standards Board’s standards of IFRS S1 and S2 are reshaping sustainability disclosure.
- [UK records 'strongest ever year' for solar power deployment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-records-strongest-every-year-for-solar-power-deployment/) - Some 269,000 solar installations were completed across the UK in 2025, in what was the strongest year to date for solar deployment in the country
- [Google unveils new water stewardship commitments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/google-unveils-new-water-stewardship-commitments/) - Google has announced a series of water stewardship commitments, including a pledge by the tech giant to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
- [Denmark's Green Left party enters government as second-biggest party](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/denmarks-green-left-party-enters-government-as-second-biggest-party/) - Denmark's Green Left party (SF) has formally entered into the country's new coalition government, following its strong performance in March's general elections.
- [McLaren Racing announces progress on developing a 'fully circular' Formula 1 car](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mclaren-racing-announces-progress-on-developing-a-fully-circular-formula-1-car/) - McLaren Racing has announced the development of a 'Circular Car Roadmap', through which the racing firm will seek to develop a fully circular Formula 1 car.
- [Oil and gas firms' investment in renewables likely to remain 'cautious', says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/oil-and-gas-firms-investment-in-renewables-likely-to-remain-cautious-says-globaldata/) - While oil and gas firms are continuing to invest in renewable energy, their investment strategies are likely to 'remain cautious', according to GlobalData.
- [European Union's CBAM could prompt trading partners to introduce similar carbon pricing systems](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/european-unions-cbam-could-prompt-trading-partners-to-introduce-similar-carbon-pricing-systems/) - Following the EU's decision to extend the remit of CBAM, major trading partners may consider introducing similar carbon pricing schemes, PIK has said.
- [Bio-based material made from yeast could be used in architecture and interior design](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/bio-based-material-made-from-yeast-could-be-used-in-architecture-and-interior-design/) - A novel bio-based material produced from yeast could be used in architecture and interior design applications currently reliant on fossil-based materials.
- [How EPR assessments can help reduce costs for businesses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-epr-assessments-can-help-reduce-costs-for-businesses/) - For many organisations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is still being treated as a compliance task, something to submit and move on from.
- [Upcycled ingredients offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/upcycled-ingredients-offer-food-manufacturers-an-opportunity-to-reduce-waste/) - Upcycled ingredients – in other words, reusing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste – offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste.
- [Colliers reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions cut by close to a third](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/colliers-reports-scope-1-and-2-emissions-cut-by-close-to-a-third/) - Colliers has reported a 32.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity against a 2021 baseline, with year-on-year emissions dropping by 6.4%.
- [Repsol commences large-scale renewable fuel production in Puertollano](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/repsol-commences-large-scale-renewable-fuel-production-in-puertollano/) - Repsol has announced that it has commenced the large-scale production of 100% renewable fuels at its facility in Puertollano, Spain.
- [Brazilians 'hesitant' about purchasing recycled products, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/brazilians-hesitant-about-purchasing-recycled-products-study-finds/) - While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy, 43% are hesitant about purchasing recycled products.
- [Sustainability leaders in Belgium and Luxembourg 'at a crossroads', says KPMG](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-leaders-in-belgium-and-luxembourg-at-a-crossroads-says-kpmg/) - Sustainability leaders in Belgium and Luxembourg increasingly find themselves 'at a crossroads', as they seek to demonstrate measurable business value from ESG.
- [Expansion of sustainability skills needed as risks from extreme weather multiply](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/expansion-of-sustainability-skills-needed-as-risks-from-extreme-weather-multiply/) - An expansion of sustainability skills and training will be required to adapt the UK economy to the increased risk from heat, flooding and drought, ISEP said.
- [Cities need to refine urban typologies to tackle transport emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cities-need-to-refine-urban-typologies-to-tackle-transport-emissions/) - Cities should focus on locating housing development close to city centres and workplaces in order to tackle transport-related emissions, a new study has suggested.
- [Ireland's push to expand data centre capability driving up household electricity bills, report claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-push-to-expand-data-centre-capability-driving-up-household-electricity-bills-report-claims/) - The rapid expansion of data centres in Ireland is driving up household electricity bills and deepening the country's dependence on fossil fuels.
- ['Weak' policies on corporate car taxation undermining efforts to transition to EVs](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/weak-policies-on-corporate-car-taxation-undermining-efforts-to-transition-to-evs/) - Several EU countries are failing to offer tax incentives to companies to encourage them to transition away from fossil fuel-powered cars.
- [Biodiversity and ethical sourcing set to be in focus at Sustainable Foods Summit](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/biodiversity-and-ethical-sourcing-set-to-be-in-focus-at-sustainable-foods-summit/) - Biodiversity, ethical sourcing and sustainable food ingredients are set to be among the key themes at the 17th European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit.
- [Solena Materials, The Protein Express secure funding to scale protein-based textiles](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/solena-materials-the-protein-express-secure-funding-to-scale-protein-based-textiles/) - Solena Materials and The Protein Express have secured €1.4m in funding to support the development of scalable, commercially viable protein-based textiles.
- [CGF's Food Waste Coalition of Action reports reduction in food waste intensity among members](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cgfs-food-waste-coalition-of-action-reports-reduction-in-food-waste-intensity-among-members/) - The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity since 2021.
- [EBRD backs EV charging infrastructure across Central Europe with GreenWay loan](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ebrd-backs-ev-charging-infrastructure-across-central-europe-with-greenway-loan/) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the granting of a €35 million loan to GreenWay, an EV charging operator.
- [Jamie Anderson on why consumers can ‘smell it’ when sustainability initiatives don't go far enough](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/jamie-anderson-on-why-consumers-can-smell-it-when-sustainability-initiatives-dont-go-far-enough/) - Jamie Anderson is an environment and sustainability expert, crisis responder and CEO of the UK’s Parliamentary Knowledge Foundation.
- [Sustainability conferences in Ireland in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-ireland/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Ireland over the coming year.
- [University of Helsinki receives grant for project combining ecology, economics and statistics](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/university-of-helsinki-receives-grant-for-project-combining-ecology-economics-and-statistics/) - The University of Helsinki has been awarded €2.5 million by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation to support an interdisciplinary research project.
- [Growth of EV fleet will play a 'crucial' role in enabling Denmark to meet its 2030 climate targets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/growth-of-ev-fleet-will-play-a-crucial-role-in-enabling-denmark-to-meet-its-2030-climate-targets/) - The development of the electric vehicle fleet will play a 'crucial' role in enabling Denmark to meet its 2030 climate targets, according to Mobility Denmark.
- [Record number of Irish companies achieve top CDP rating](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/record-number-of-irish-companies-achieve-top-cdp-rating/) - Some 12 Irish companies were in recipient of CDP’s highest ‘A’ climate rating in 2025, double that of the previous year, CDP Ireland Network has said.
- [AI expansion in Europe likely to be challenged by water and energy constraints](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ai-expansion-in-europe-likely-to-be-challenged-by-water-and-energy-constraints/) - Efforts by the European Union to lead in artificial intelligence and cloud computing are likely to be affected by water and energy constraints.
- [Global regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting 'becoming increasingly complex', says Cascale](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-regulatory-landscape-for-sustainability-reporting-becoming-increasingly-complex-says-cascale/) - The global regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting and corporate due diligence is becoming 'increasingly complex', Cascale has said.
- [Businesses still lagging in terms of integrating sustainability into marketing campaigns, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/businesses-still-lagging-in-terms-of-integrating-sustainability-into-marketing-campaigns-study-finds/) - While some 69% of marketers believe they are 'progressing well' in terms of integrating sustainability into marketing agendas, execution gaps still remain.
- [Energy Vault completes acquisition of 850MW BESS development portfolio in Japan](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-vault-completes-acquisition-of-850mw-bess-development-portfolio-in-japan/) - Energy Vault Holdings has completed the acquisition of an 850MW battery energy storage system (BESS) development portfolio in Japan from BayWa r.e. AG.
- [Greyparrot collaborates with Kenvue to advance packaging circularity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/greyparrot-collaborates-with-kenvue-to-advance-packaging-circularity/) - Greyparrot has announced a strategic collaboration with Kenvue, which will explore ways to advance packaging circularity across the latter's product portfolio.
- [Hope, not fear, can inspire creative problem-solving around sustainability, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/hope-not-fear-can-inspire-creative-problem-solving-around-sustainability-study-suggests/) - Hope-related messaging can be more effective than fear-based communications in encouraging creative problem solving around sustainability, a new study suggests.
- [Developed countries exceed $100 billion climate finance target for third consecutive year: OECD](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/developed-countries-exceed-100-billion-climate-finance-target-for-third-consecutive-year-oecd/) - Climate finance continues to accelerate, the OECD has said, with developed countries exceeding the $100bn climate finance target for the third consecutive year.
- [Ambition Into Action – Jurgita Girzadiene, Sustainability & Better Planet Packaging Director, Smurfit Westrock](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-jurgita-girzadiene-sustainability-better-planet-packaging-director-smurfit-westrock/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Jurgita Girzadiene, Smurfit Westrock.
- [More investment in 'transition finance' needed for hard-to-abate industries, says BNP Paribas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-investment-in-transition-finance-needed-for-hard-to-abate-industries-says-bnp-paribas/) - BNP Paribas Asset Management has called for more investment capital to be directed towards 'transition finance' for hard-to-abate industries.
- [Mineral waste could supply more than half of Europe's critical demand by 2050](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/mineral-waste-could-supply-more-than-half-of-europes-critical-mineral-demand-by-2050/) - Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials through recycling and waste recovery by the middle of the century.
- [Climate change leading to spread of infectious diseases in Canada, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/climate-change-leading-to-spread-of-infectious-diseases-in-canada-study-finds/) - Climate change is contributing to the spread of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases and infections in Canada, according to a new study.
- [More than half of pet industry firms say sustainability is integrated into their strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-half-of-pet-industry-firms-say-sustainability-is-integrated-into-their-strategy/) - Some 56% of firms operating in the pet industry say that sustainability is integrated into their corporate strategy, according to a report by the PSC.
- [FIA expands environmental accreditation programme, however emissions rise](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fia-expands-environmental-accreditation-programme-however-emissions-rise/) - The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has expanded its Environmental Accreditation Programme to more than 260 accredited organisations.
- [Ambition Into Action – Emma Race, VP of Sustainability and Community Investment, Loblaw Companies Ltd](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-emma-race-vp-of-sustainability-and-community-investment-loblaw-companies-ltd/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Emma Race, VP of Sustainability and Community Investment, Loblaw Companies Ltd.
- [Sungrow, Masdar sign agreement for gigascale RTC renewable energy project](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sungrow-masdar-sign-agreement-for-gigascale-rtc-renewable-energy-project/) - Sungrow and Masdar have signed an agreement to supply 7.5GWh of battery storage capacity to a new gigascale RTC renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi.
- [C40 Cities, UN-Habitat expand Urban Planning Accelerator initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/c40-cities-un-habitat-expand-urban-planning-accelerator-initiative/) - C40 Cities and UN-Habitat have announced the expansion of their Urban Planning Accelerator initiative, with 33 cities pledging to adopt climate-responsive urban planning models by 2035. The expansion was announced at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, which welcomed city leaders and urban planners from around the world to discuss the role of planning
- [Filtration company Filtrona reports progress on sustainability goals](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/filtration-company-filtrona-reports-progress-on-sustainability-goals/) - Filtrona has reported a 51% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, in line with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets.
- [COP31 will need to demonstrate that multilateralism remains resilient, says UNFCC chief](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cop31-will-need-to-demonstrate-that-multilateralism-remains-resilient-says-unfcc-chief/) - COP31 must demonstrate that multilateral climate cooperation remains strong, despite geopolitical instability and energy shocks, Simon Stiell has said.
- [Seven in ten UK residents believe government has failed on water security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/seven-in-ten-uk-residents-believe-government-has-failed-on-water-security/) - Seven in ten (70%) UK adults believe that successive governments have failed to prioritise water security, according to a study by Affinity Water.
- [Two thirds of technology firms believe renewables will supply most energy for AI within five years](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/two-thirds-of-technology-firms-believe-renewables-will-supply-most-energy-for-ai-within-five-years/) - Some 67% of decision-makers at IT firms believe that renewables will supply 'most' of the energy to power artificial intelligence within the next five years.
- [BBVA reports 99% of global electricity consumption comes from renewable sources](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/bbva-reports-99-of-global-electricity-consumption-comes-from-renewable-sources/) - BBVA has said that renewable energy sources were responsible for 99% of its global electricity consumption in 2025, while has also reduced Scope 1&2 emissions.
- [TotalEnergies and EPH joint venture risks deepening Europe's dependence on gas imports](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/totalenergies-and-eph-joint-venture-risks-deepening-europes-dependence-on-gas-imports/) - The joint venture between TotalEnergies and EPH risks deepening Europe’s dependence on imported fossil gas, Reclaim Finance and Beyond Fossil Fuels have said.
- [An Post achieves 50% reduction in carbon emissions, hits target ahead of schedule](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/an-post-achieves-50-reduction-in-carbon-emissions-hits-target-ahead-of-schedule/) - Ireland's postal service, An Post, has reported it achieved its targeted 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 three months ahead of schedule.
- [Sustainability conferences in the UK in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-the-uk/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the UK over the coming year.
- [DHL Express signs sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreement with SAF One](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dhl-express-signs-sustainable-aviation-fuel-offtake-agreement-with-saf-one/) - DHL Express has signed a SAF off take agreement with Dubai-based SAF One, that will bring long-term supply from the Middle East into its supply network.
- [Windfall tax on coal duties in Indonesia should be directed to renewables, says organisation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/windfall-tax-on-coal-duties-in-indonesia-should-be-directed-to-renewables-says-organisation/) - 350.org has welcomed the decision by the government of Indonesia to introduce a windfall tax on coal, calling for it to be directed towards renewable energy.
- [Ryanair's emissions are now 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ryanairs-emissions-are-now-50-higher-than-pre-pandemic-levels/) - Ryanair's emissions are now 50% higher than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new analysis of aviation sector emissions by T&E has found.
- [Hantavirus outbreak highlights importance of forest restoration, says IUCN](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hantavirus-outbreak-highlights-importance-of-forest-restoration-says-iucn/) - The deadly hantavirus outbreak has prompted renewed attention on the connection between ecosystem degradation and the spread of infectious diseases.
- [Most retailers falling short on establishing transparency in cocoa supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/most-retailers-falling-short-on-establishing-transparency-in-cocoa-supply-chains/) - While manufacturers have made progress on improving transparency and accountability along their cocoa supply chains, global retailers are still falling short.
- [Miya Knights on the role that technology can play in improving retailer efficiency and circularity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/miya-knights-on-the-role-that-technology-can-play-in-improving-retailer-efficiency-and-circularity/) - INTERVIEW: Miya Knights talks to SustainabilityOnline about the role that technology can play in improving retailer efficiency and circularity.
- [India's financial institutions largely treating climate risk as a compliance issue, report claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indias-financial-institutions-largely-treating-climate-risk-as-a-compliance-issue-report-claims/) - India's banks and financial institutions are 'failing to recognise and integrate climate risks into their business model', a new report has suggested.
- [Circularity should be a central part of business culture, not a distant policy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/circularity-should-be-a-central-part-of-business-culture-not-a-distant-policy/) - Circularity should be a central part of business culture, not a distant policy. Op-ed by Nicky Rifat, co-founder, Green Space Innovations.
- [Several matches likely to be played at 'unsafe' temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/several-matches-likely-to-be-played-at-unsafe-temperatures-at-2026-fifa-world-cup/) - As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions that are unsafe for play, according to new analysis.
- [Tesco achieves a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tesco-achieves-a-68-reduction-in-scope-1-and-2-emissions/) - Tesco has said that it has achieved a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2015/16 baseline, surpassing its previous target of a 60% reduction.
- [Younger travellers are 'rewriting the rules' on sustainable travel, says Expedia Group](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/younger-travellers-are-rewriting-the-rules-on-sustainable-travel-says-expedia-group/) - Gen Z travellers are 'rewriting the rules' when it comes to sustainable travel and tourism, according to Expedia Group.
- [UN adopts resolution on legal obligation to combat climate change – reaction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/un-adopts-resolution-on-legal-obligation-to-combat-climate-change-reaction/) - The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.
- [Adoption of SAF impacted by cost sensitivity and low willingness to pay more](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/adoption-of-saf-impacted-by-cost-sensitivity-and-low-willingness-to-pay-more/) - While interest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to rise, adoption remains hampered by cost sensitivity and low willingness to pay more.
- [Ambition Into Action – Kirsty Saddler, Director of Health & Sustainability Programmes, IGD](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-kirsty-saddler-director-of-health-sustainability-programmes-igd/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Kirsty Saddler, IGD.
- [Future of Sustainable Fashion Summit set to take place in London in June](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/future-of-sustainable-fashion-summit-set-to-take-place-in-london-in-june/) - The Future of Sustainable Fashion Summit, taking place in London on 24 June, will highlight sustainability challenges facing the fashion industry.
- [Emerson sees Scope 1 and 2 emissions drop by half](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/emerson-sees-scope-1-and-2-emissions-drop-by-half/) - Automation solutions firm Emerson has reported a 49% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, along with a 27% reduction in energy intensity, since 2021.
- [International Seed Federation seeks to improve labour and ethical practices across sector](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/international-seed-federation-seeks-to-improve-labour-and-ethical-practices-across-sector/) - The International Seed Federation (ISF) is publishing new social sustainability guidelines aimed at improving labour and ethical practices across the global seed sector.
- [Renault Group's Cléa Martinet discusses the French carmaker's green transition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/renault-groups-clea-martinet-discusses-the-french-carmakers-green-transition/) - SustainabilityOnline spoke with Cléa Martinet, vice-president of sustainability at Renault Group and Ampere, about Renault's approach to electric mobility.
- [Škoda Auto’s Michal Kadera on Europe’s shift to electromobility](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/skoda-autos-michal-kadera-on-europes-shift-to-electromobility/) - Škoda Auto’s Michal Kadera speaks to SustainabilityOnline about the challenges and opportunities of Europe’s shift to electromobility.
- [eBay's Renee Morin on turning climate commitments into business reality](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ebays-renee-morin-on-turning-climate-commitments-into-business-reality/) - In January, eBay unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, which outlines how the online giant plans to meet its climate-related commitments.
- [Scania to supply battery-electric buses for use in Stockholm region](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/scania-to-supply-battery-electric-buses-for-use-in-stockholm-region/) - Scania and VR have signed an agreement that will see 91 battery-electric buses introduced into the transport networks of Södertälje and Nykvarn.
- [Heating accounts for one third of Ireland's energy demand, largely powered by fossil fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/heating-accounts-for-one-third-of-irelands-energy-demand-largely-powered-by-fossil-fuels/) - Heating accounts for one third of Ireland's total energy demand, with 90% of this demand still met by fossil fuels, new data from the SEAI has revealed.
- [Germany on track to miss its legally-binding climate targets by 2030, group warns](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/germany-on-track-to-miss-its-legally-binding-climate-targets-by-2030-group-warns/) - Germany is currently on track to miss its legally binding climate targets by 2030, despite government projections to the contrary, the ERK has warned.
- [AmuGreen's Fiona Kelleher on how food waste can be transformed into renewable energy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/amugreens-fiona-kelleher-on-how-food-waste-can-be-transformed-into-renewable-energy/) - AmuGreen's Fiona Kelleher talks to SustainabilityOnline about how food waste can be transformed into renewable energy, through its novel solution, MyGug.
- [EU regulation could make sustainable aviation fuels 'unnecessarily expensive'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/eu-regulation-could-make-sustainable-aviation-fuels-unnecessarily-expensive/) - European Union rules on sustainable aviation fuels could make said fuels 'unnecessarily expensive and energy-intensive' a new study has suggested.
- [Just two of the world's top financial institutions have commitments to phase out fossil fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/just-two-of-the-worlds-top-financial-institutions-have-commitments-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/) - Only two of the world’s 400 largest financial institutions have 'robust commitments' in place to phase out fossil fuels, new analysis from the WBA has found.
- ['Crucial' need to develop offshore renewable energy in Ireland, says Minister](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/crucial-need-to-develop-offshore-renewable-energy-in-ireland-says-minister/) - Ongoing geopolitical disruption and energy price hikes have made it 'crucial' for Ireland to accelerate its offshore renewable energy development.
- [Extreme weather risks could lead to nearly $1 trillion in global economic losses, says CDP](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/extreme-weather-risks-could-lead-to-nearly-1-trillion-in-global-economic-losses-says-cdp/) - Risks to the global economy from extreme weather are likely to 'escalate sharply' in the coming years, and could result in $1 trillion in economic losses.
- [Reimagining water use will be essential to enable technology firms to scale](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/reimagining-water-use-will-be-essential-to-enable-technology-firms-to-scale/) - While technology advancements such as AI offer a glimpse at the future, they will be unable to scale without effective water management Ecolab has said.
- [Organic construction materials from UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka set for reuse](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/organic-construction-materials-from-uae-pavilion-at-expo-2025-osaka-set-for-reuse/) - Organic construction materials, which were used in the development of the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, are set to be reused in Japan.
- [Early investment in climate health solutions 'can yield 68-fold gains'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/early-investment-in-climate-health-solutions-can-yield-68-fold-gains/) - Early investment in climate-related health systems in low- and middle-income countries can yield up to $68 for every $1 invested, according to new research.
- [Dubai, London Heathrow and Los Angeles airports produce three times more emissions than the city of Paris](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dubai-london-heathrow-and-los-angeles-airports-produce-three-times-more-emissions-than-the-city-of-paris/) - Three airports – Dubai International Airport, Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport – produce 3 times more emissions than the city of Paris.
- [In the future, electronics will simply come out of the printer](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/in-the-future-electronics-will-simply-come-out-of-the-printer/) - From broken phones to worn-out sensors: every year, the world produces more than 60 million tonnes of electronic waste. Less than 22.3% is responsibly recycled.
- [Economist Impact announces series of sustainability events](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/economist-impact-announces-series-of-sustainability-events/) - SustainabilityOnline is a media partner for a series of events that aim to foster collaboration and accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
- [Industry-wide emissions averages obscuring the impact of individual container shipping operations](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/industry-wide-emissions-averages-obscuring-the-impact-of-individual-container-shipping-operations/) - Industry-wide emissions averages are obscuring significant differences in the carbon intensity of individual container shipping operations.
- [Over 50 projects vie for spots in the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit programme](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-50-projects-vie-for-spots-in-the-czech-slovak-sustainability-summit-programme/) - Some 55 companies and organisations have submitted projects for the 2025 Sustainability Star award, part of the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit.
- [U.S. businesses double down on sustainability reporting amidst headwinds, new Reuters Events white paper reveals](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/u-s-businesses-double-down-on-sustainability-reporting-amidst-headwinds-new-reuters-events-white-paper-reveals/) - U.S. businesses double down on sustainability reporting amidst headwinds, a new Reuters Events white paper has revealed.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum counts down to Sustainable Retail Summit 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-counts-down-to-sustainable-retail-summit-2026/) - The Consumer Goods Forum's Sustainable Retail Summit takes place in Paris from 3 to 5 February 2026, marking the tenth anniversary of the annual event.
- [Athens ESG Forum to focus on how businesses can move 'From Vision to Action'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/athens-esg-forum-to-focus-on-moving-from-vision-to-action/) - The fifth Athens ESG Forum, set to take place on 26 June in Athens, will feature the theme From Vision to Action: Creating Value and Driving Impact.
- [Times Higher Education to host fourth Global Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/times-higher-education-to-host-fourth-global-sustainable-development-congress-in-istanbul/) - Times Higher Education (THE) has announced details of the 2025 Global Sustainable Development Congress, which is set to take place from 16 to 19 June.
- [Round-the-clock renewable energy systems outperform fossil fuel generation on cost](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/round-the-clock-renewable-energy-systems-outperform-fossil-fuel-generation-on-cost/) - Round-the-clock renewable energy systems, combining solar, wind and battery storage, can deliver electricity at lower cost than new, fossil-fuel based systems.
- [Ambition Into Action – Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-inge-huijbrechts-chief-sustainability-and-security-officer-radisson-hotel-group/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Inge Huijbrechts, Radisson Hotel Group.
- [Ambition Into Action – Brett Sanderson, Group Head of Sustainability, Waystone](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-brett-sanderson-group-head-of-sustainability-waystone/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Brett Sanderson, Waystone.
- [Ambition Into Action – Hélène Saurais, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Client Officer, inoqo](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-helene-saurais-co-founder-and-chief-marketing-client-officer-inoqo/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Hélène Saurais of inoqo
- [New guide helps tourism destinations navigate EU sustainability claims rules](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-guide-helps-tourism-destinations-navigate-eu-sustainability-claims-rules/) - A new guide to assist tourism destinations and businesses prepare for incoming EU sustainability claims legislation has been launched by the European Travel Commission (ETC), alongside the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and NECSTouR. The guide, entitled Proof, Not Promises: A Practical Guide to the EU Empowering Consumers Directive for Destinations, seeks to provide practical
- [Greenhouse gas emissions linked to the EU economy rose by 0.9% in Q4 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/greenhouse-gas-emissions-linked-to-the-eu-economy-rose-by-0-9-in-q4-2025/) - New data from Eurostat has revealed that seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions linked to the EU economy rose by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
- [Sustainability conferences in Benelux in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conference-in-benelux/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to the sustainability conferences and events taking place in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Austria and Switzerland in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-austria-and-switzerland/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Austria and Switzerland over the coming year.
- [Tunley Environmental publishes guide to assist organisations with environmental product data](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tunley-environmental-publishes-guide-to-assist-organisations-with-verified-environmental-product-data/) - Tunley Environmental has published a guide to help organisations better understand how verified environmental product data can support regulatory compliance.
- [India’s energy firms have the potential to significantly strengthen country's energy security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indias-energy-firms-have-the-potential-to-significantly-strengthen-energy-security/) - India’s state-owned energy companies could significantly strengthen the country's energy security, the IISD has said.
- [Just over a third of Europeans are confident that the food they eat is sustainable](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/just-over-a-third-of-europeans-are-confident-that-the-food-they-eat-is-sustainable/) - Less than half of European consumers are confident in the food that they eat, while just over a third (36%) consider it to be sustainable, according to a new report by EIT Food.
- [How businesses incorporate sustainable packaging to reduce waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-businesses-incorporate-sustainable-packaging-to-reduce-waste/) - A business's identity is built on consumers' perception, retention, and loyalty. To create brand potential, it is important to optimise your brand as per the current generation's mood and demands. Studies show modern buyers are consistently ditching products with extra-layered packaging. They are more attracted to brands utilising sustainable, recyclable packaging that doesn’t affect land
- [Smurfit Westrock updates environmental and social targets under 'Better Planet' programme](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/smurfit-westrock-updates-environmental-and-social-targets-under-better-planet-programme/) - Packaging giant Smurfit Westrock has updated its environmental and social sustainability targets as part of its Better Planet programme.
- ['Doors should be reopened' for the UK to rejoin the European Union, say European Greens](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/doors-should-be-reopened-for-the-uk-to-rejoin-the-european-union-say-european-greens/) - The European Green Party has become the first political party to make an explicit invitation for the UK to rejoin the EU, ten years on from Brexit.
- [How cutting food waste can unlock major savings for hospitality businesses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-cutting-food-waste-can-unlock-major-savings-for-hospitality-businesses/) - Food waste is a major obstacle to profitability in the Irish hospitality sector. We speak to restaurants and suppliers working to address the issue.
- [How Ireland’s hotels are improving energy management and efficiency](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-irelands-hotels-are-improving-energy-management-and-efficiency/) - SustainabilityOnline's Stephen Wynne-Jones examines how Ireland's hotels are turning to energy efficiency to drive both environmental and cost savings.
- [World Bank announces support for Egypt's green economy transition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/world-bank-announces-support-for-egypts-green-economy-transition/) - The World Bank Group has approved a $1 billion financing package to support Egypt's transition to a greener economy, as well as efforts to boost job creation.
- [Overuse of antibiotics in farming leading to increased antimicrobial resistance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/overuse-of-antibiotics-in-farming-leading-to-increased-antimicrobial-resistance/) - The overuse of antibiotics in farming is contributing to an 'alarming' rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), industry representatives have said.
- [Around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics enter food and drinks every year, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/around-1000-tonnes-of-microplastic-enters-food-and-drinks-every-year-study-suggests/) - Around 1,000 tonnes of microplastic and nano plastics migrate from plastic packaging into food and beverage every year, a new study has found.
- [Rising fuel prices boosted EV sales in Europe in March](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/rising-fuel-prices-boosted-ev-sales-in-europe-in-march/) - Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March 2026, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
- [Husqvarna's emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/husqvarnas-emissions-reduction-targets-validated-by-the-science-based-targets-initiative/) - Husqvarna Group has said that its greenhouse gas emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- [Ireland likely to struggle to meet 2030 recycling targets without further policy intervention](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-likely-to-struggle-to-meet-2030-recycling-targets-without-further-policy-intervention/) - Ireland's ability to meet its 2030 municipal and packaging waste recycling targets is likely to prove 'challenging' without further policy intervention.
- [ISG launches new study to assess digital sustainability service providers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/isg-launches-new-study-to-assess-digital-sustainability-service-providers/) - Information Services Group (|SG) has launched a new research study examining firms that provide digital sustainability services and technologies.
- [Last month was the joint-third warmest April on record, says ECMWF](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/last-month-was-the-joint-third-warmest-april-recored-on-record-says-ecmwf/) - The ECMWF's latest Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) report has said that last month was the joint-third #warmest April ever recorded.
- [Research project seeks to develop sustainable cooling systems for megacities](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/research-project-seeks-to-develop-sustainable-cooling-systems-for-megacities/) - A new research collaboration is seeking to develop practical and scalable solutions to reduce the energy consumption for cooling in major cities by up to 30%.
- [Sustainability conferences in Hungary in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-hungary/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Hungary over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in the United States in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-the-united-states/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the United States over the coming year.
- [Reduciner raises €3.6 million in funding round, moves to commercial deployment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/reduciner-raises-e3-6-million-in-funding-round-moves-to-commercial-deployment/) - Reduciner has announced the launch of a novel technology designed to convert captured carbon dioxide into usable fuels and industrial raw materials.
- [Sustainability becoming a core financial issue for fashion firms, report says](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-becoming-a-core-financial-issue-for-fashion-firms-report-says/) - Sustainability is 'increasingly impacting' the economics of the fashion industry, despite leadership attention waning, a new report by BCG and GFA has said.
- [Cooling systems now a central part of data centre strategy, says Frost & Sullivan](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/cooling-systems-now-a-central-part-of-data-centre-strategy-says-frost-sullivan/) - AI-powered computing demand is 'fundamentally reshaping' the role of cooling in data centres, a new whitepaper from Frost & Sullivan has said.
- [TotalEnergies, Nextnorth commence work on 440 MWp solar power plant in the Philippines](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/totalenergies-nextnorth-commence-work-on-440-mwp-solar-power-plant-in-the-philippines/) - Energy giant TotalEnergies has teamed up with Philippines-based renewable energy developer Nextnorth on the development of a 440 MWp solar power plant.
- [AI-enabled 'smart grids' helping to accelerate the green energy transition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ai-enabled-smart-grids-helping-to-accelerate-the-green-energy-transition/) - AI-enabled smart grids are helping to 'revolutionise' how energy is produced and distributed, in turn helping to fuel the green energy transition.
- [Renewable energy more cost effective than direct air capture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/renewable-energy-more-cost-effective-than-direct-air-capture/) - Investment in renewable energy delivers more cost-effective and positive environmental outcomes than direct air capture, a new study has found.
- [CATL announces breakthrough in rollout of sodium-ion technology for energy storage](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/catl-announces-breakthrough-in-rollout-of-sodium-ion-technology-for-energy-storage/) - CATL has announced a cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, which it said marks a 'breakthrough' in the rollout of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage.
- [Illuminating the blind spots – multi-tier risk management in global supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/illuminating-the-blind-spots-multi-tier-risk-management-in-global-supply-chains/) - While most enterprises maintain visibility over their direct, Tier-1 suppliers, the majority of modern supply chain disruptions originate deeper in the network.
- [Nomad Foods' David Pettet on the frozen foods giant's 'Appetite for a Better World'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/nomad-foods-david-pettet-on-the-frozen-foods-giants-appetite-for-a-better-world/) - David Pettet is group head of sustainability at frozen food giant Nomad Foods, where he leads the firm's sustainability strategy, Appetite for a Better World.
- [India's Lemon Tree Hotels achieve green building certification across owned portfolio](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indiaa-lemon-tree-hotels-achieve-green-building-certification-across-owned-portfolio/) - Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned hotels have now achieved green building certification.
- [Over $2.5 trillion in global spend now governed through sustainability risk insights, says EcoVadis](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-2-5-trillion-in-global-spend-now-governed-through-sustainability-risk-insights-says-ecovadis/) - More than $2.5 trillion in spend is now connected to sustainability insights across the EcoVadis network, the standards body said in its 2025 Purpose Report.
- [Decision to exclude leather products from EUDR 'sends a worrying signal'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/decision-to-exclude-leather-products-from-eudr-sends-a-worrying-signal/) - WWF has welcomed the publication of the EUDR review package, however it added that changes to the product scope 'sends a worrying signal'.
- [Economist Enterprise unveils 'Resilient Futures' research initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/economist-enterprise-unveils-resilient-futures-research-initiative/) - Economist Enterprise has unveiled a new multi-year research initiative, entitled Resilient Futures, aimed at helping leaders address systemic risks.
- [Flix highlights emissions reduction achieved through 'collective transport' model](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/flix-highlights-emissions-reduction-achieved-through-collective-transport-model/) - Transport provider Flix has said that passengers using its services during 2025 avoided an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ by choosing coach travel.
- [Techies Go Green appoint new chief development officer](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/techies-go-green-appoint-new-chief-development-officer/) - Techies Go Green, aimed at supporting tech firms to decarbonise and achieve net zero, has appointed Derek Boyle as its new chief development officer.
- [Europe's water systems under pressure due to impact of concurrent events](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europes-water-systems-under-pressure-due-to-impact-of-concurrent-events/) - Europe's water systems are under growing pressure due to events such as flooding, water scarcity and declining water quality occurring at the same time.
- [Cities are 'ready to lead' in the transition away from fossil fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cities-are-ready-to-lead-in-the-transition-away-from-fossil-fuels/) - Cities are "ready to lead" the transition away from fossil fuels, Caterina Sarfatti, C40 Cities' managing director for political strategy and advocacy, has said
- [Reasons for investing in sustainability vary 'dramatically' based on business model, says Deloitte](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/reasons-for-investing-in-sustainability-vary-dramatically-based-on-business-model-says-deloitte/) - While 83% of global firms increased their investment in sustainability last year, the reasons behind this investment varies 'dramatically,' Deloitte has said.
- [Renewable energy deployment in Argentina set to progress at a 'measured pace', says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/renewable-energy-deployment-in-argentina-set-to-progress-at-a-measured-pace-says-globaldata/) - The development of the renewable energy sector in Argentina is expected to progress at a 'measured pace' between now and 2035, GlobalData has said.
- [AI's use in workplace management can impact employees' mental well-being, says ILO](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ais-use-in-workplace-management-can-impact-workers-mental-well-being-says-ilo/) - The increased use of artificial intelligence in workplace management tasks can impact workers' mental and social well-being, a paper from the ILO has suggested.
- ['An immense irony' – fossil fuel proponents supercharging the renewables boom](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/an-immense-irony-fossil-fuel-proponents-supercharging-the-renewables-boom/) - The growing fossil fuel cost crisis has led to what UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has described as an "immense irony".
- [Conagra Brands outlines sustainability progress in Fiscal 2025 Citizenship Report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/conagra-brands-outlines-sustainability-progress-in-fiscal-2025-citizenship-report/) - Conagra Brands has outlined its progress across four pillars, Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet and Stronger Communities.
- [Isaac Kenyon on why sustainability and resilience must go hand in hand](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/isaac-kenyon-on-why-sustainability-and-resilience-must-go-hand-in-hand/) - Isaac Kenyon has built his reputation in places where pressure is real and failure has consequences. A mental resilience expert, world-record eco-adventurer, and scientist, he speaks from direct experience of endurance, uncertainty, and recovery. Kenyon is the founder and CEO of Climate Explorers, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the British Exploring Society, the
- [DuPont achieves a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dupont-achieves-a-66-reduction-in-scope-3-emissions/) - DuPont has achieved a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, against a 2020 baseline, and is 'on track' to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
- [UK government needs to take stronger action on shipping emissions, says T&E](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-government-needs-to-take-stronger-action-on-shipping-emissions-says-te/) - The UK government has the chance to either 'lead from the front or stand aside' when it comes to tackling shipping emissions, Transport & Environment has said.
- [Interest in sustainability investing continues to rise, despite dip in allocations: Morgan Stanley](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/interest-in-sustainability-investing-continues-to-rise-despite-dip-in-allocations-morgan-stanley/) - Global interest in sustainable investing has risen four points to 92% among individual investors, a new report by Morgan Stanley has found.
- [Measuring and managing food waste can lead to a 40% waste reduction for hotels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/measuring-and-managing-food-waste-can-lead-to-a-40-waste-reduction-for-hotels/) - Targeted interventions, such as the implementation of measurement and management practices, can reduce hotel food waste by up to 40% in six months.
- [From cleanup to infrastructure: rethinking the role of Plastic Credits](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/from-cleanup-to-infrastructure-rethinking-the-role-of-plastic-credits/) - From cleanup to infrastructure: rethinking the role of plastic credits. Op-ed by Clemens Feigl, CEO and co-founder, everwave.
- [Alltech's 'World Without Cows' project spawns Irish companion film](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/alltechs-world-without-cows-project-spawns-irish-companion-film/) - The documentary project World Without Cows, commissioned by Alltech, has spawned an Irish companion film, World Without Cows: The Pasture Paradox.
- [Taking the piss – how human urine could address global fertiliser challenges](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/taking-the-piss-how-human-urine-could-address-global-fertiliser-challenges/) - A new study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Surrey, has explored how human urine could be utilised to address challenges in fertiliser production and wastewater treatment.
- [Study explores how human urine can be recycled into sustainable fertiliser](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/taking-the-pss-new-study-explores-how-human-urine-can-be-recycled-into-sustainable-fertiliser/) - A new study by researchers at ICTA-UAB claims that nitrogen sourced from human urine could significantly reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers.
- [What they said – First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/what-they-said-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels/) - The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels has concluded in Colombia, an event that saw representatives from around 60 countries come together
- [Ambition Into Action – David Tannahill, Sustainability Enablement Director, Heineken International B.V.](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-david-tannahill-sustainability-enablement-director-heineken-international-b-v/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with David Tannahill, Heineken International B.V.
- [Businesses across the G7 are 'reframing' how they talk about net zero, says BSI](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/businesses-across-the-g7-are-reframing-how-they-talk-about-net-zero-says-bsi/) - Businesses across the G7 remain committed to decarbonisation, but are 'reframing' how they talk about and approach net zero strategies, the BSI has said.
- [Kuehne+Nagel ramps up sustainability engagement with customer base](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/kuehnenagel-ramps-up-sustainability-engagement-with-customer-base/) - Kuehne+Nagel said that last year saw it engage with around 50% of its global customer base to drive decarbonisation initiatives along the entire value chain.
- [Running a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an EV, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/running-a-car-on-hvo-is-79-more-expensive-than-an-ev-study-claims/) - While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, T&E has suggested that the cost benefits are negligible.
- [European Commission, financial institutions launch Global Green Bond Initiative Fund](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-commission-financial-institutions-launch-global-green-bond-initiative-fund/) - The European Commission has teamed up with development finance institutions to launch the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund.
- [Coalition calls for urgent action regarding Amazon Soy Moratorium](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/coalition-calls-for-urgent-action-regarding-amazon-soy-moratorium/) - A coalition of industry groups, retailers and food manufacturers have issued a statement calling for 'urgent action' to protect the Amazon rainforest.
- [Ambition Into Action – Hanne Søndergaard, Executive Vice President of Agriculture, Sustainability and Communication, Arla Foods](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-hanne-sondergaard-executive-vice-president-of-agriculture-sustainability-and-communication-arla-foods/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Hanne Søndergaard, Arla Foods.
- [Some circular economy strategies can increase rather than reduce emissions, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/some-circular-economy-strategies-can-increase-rather-than-reduce-emissions-study-claims/) - A new study, led by King's Business School, has claimed that some circular economy strategies can actually increase greenhouse gas emissions, rather than reduce them. The study, Reconciling Circular Economy and Net Zero: Firm Capabilities to Resolve Sustainability Tensions, which was published in the British Journal of Management, presents a framework to assess how efforts
- [Europe was the world's fastest-warming continent last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europe-was-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent-last-year/) - Europe was the fastest-warming region of the world in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report by the ECMWF and the WMO has found.
- [Radisson Hotel Group turning net-zero transformation into 'real, measurable progress'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/radisson-hotel-group-turning-net-zero-transformation-into-real-measurable-progress/) - Radisson Hotel Group has outlined how it is turning its net-zero transformation into 'real, measurable progress across its hotels and operations'.
- [Businesses in freight sector increasingly linking sustainability to business performance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/businesses-in-freight-sector-increasingly-linking-sustainability-to-business-performance/) - Leading freight companies in the United States are increasingly tying sustainability to business performance, a new report by the EDF has noted.
- [Greening AI Data Centres Coalition seeks to establish shared standards for sustainable data centre development](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/greening-ai-data-centres-coalition-seeks-to-establish-shared-standards-for-sustainable-data-centre-development/) - Nine leading built environment and sustainable finance organisations have come together to launch the Greening AI Data Centres Coalition (GADCC).
- [Ireland signs energy cooperation agreements with UK and Spain](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-signs-energy-cooperation-agreements-with-uk-and-spain/) - Ireland has signed Memorandums of Understanding with Spain and the UK, which set out frameworks for energy cooperation.
- [Mondelēz International publishes latest 'Snacking Made Right' report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mondelez-international-publishes-latest-snacking-made-right-report/) - Mondelēz International has outlined its progress against environmental, social, and governance objectives in its latest Snacking Made Right report.
- [Firms that scale back sustainability efforts opening themselves up to financial risk, says ACCA](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/firms-that-scale-back-sustainability-efforts-opening-themselves-up-to-financial-risk-says-acca/) - Businesses that delay or scale back sustainability efforts risk exposing themselves to increased financial challenges, the ACCA has said.
- [New report explores main structural barriers affecting career progression in retail and consumer goods](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-report-explores-main-structural-barriers-affecting-career-progression-in-retail-and-consumer-goods/) - A report by LEAD Network and Shape Talent has identified three structural barriers that affect career progression in Europe's retail and consumer goods sectors.
- [Study finds 'steep drop' in shareholder support for sustainability resolutions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/study-finds-steep-drop-in-shareholder-support-for-sustainability-resolutions/) - There was a 'steep drop' in the number of shareholder resolutions on sustainability that got significant shareholder support in 2025, a study has found.
- [Powering prevention – what Burundi’s hydropower story tells us about disaster risk reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/powering-prevention-what-burundis-hydropower-story-tells-us-about-disaster-risk-reduction/) - In Burundi, where electrification rates remain among the lowest in the world, the connection between energy access and resilience is particularly stark.
- [World Benchmarking Alliance's Vicky Sins on the benefits of shifting capex toward low-carbon solutions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/world-benchmarking-alliances-vicky-sins-on-the-benefits-of-shifting-capex-toward-low-carbon-solutions/) - World Benchmarking Alliance's Vicky Sins talks to SustainabilityOnline about the benefits of shifting capital expenditure toward low-carbon solutions.
- [Continued reliance on fossil fuels becoming a 'major economic threat' for key industries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/continued-reliance-on-fossil-fuels-becoming-a-major-economic-threat-for-key-industries/) - The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major industries, a new report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.
- [Sustainability of FIFA World Cup host cities assessed in new study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-of-fifa-world-cup-host-cities-assessed-in-new-study/) - Vancouver ranks highest for sustainability among all FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, a new study by WSN has found. WSN assessed the 16 host cities for the forthcoming World Cup using a proprietary 'Eco Score' based on transport, waste, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental policies. As it noted, some two thirds (66%)
- [European Commission efforts to address rising energy prices a 'welcome and pragmatic response', says EY](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-commission-efforts-to-address-rising-energy-prices-a-welcome-and-pragmatic-response-says-ey/) - The European Commission has proposed a set of actions to protect EU citizens from the impact of the energy crisis.
- ['Business as usual' no longer an option for energy procurement](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/business-as-usual-no-longer-an-option-for-energy-procurement/) - Markets have been dominated by geopolitical volatility in April as tensions between the United States, Iran and Israel repeatedly escalated and de-escalated.
- [Older generations more likely to adopt sustainable travel behaviours, says Booking.com](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/older-generations-more-likely-to-adopt-sustainable-travel-behaviours-says-booking-com/) - A new study by Booking.com has found that older generations are more likely to adopt concrete sustainable travel behaviours, rather than just intentions.
- [Wastewater, concrete and mining waste boast 'untapped' carbon removal potential](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/wastewater-concrete-and-mining-waste-boast-untapped-carbon-removal-potential/) - A new report by Carbon Gap and Deloitte has highlighted what it describes as 'major untapped potential' for embedding carbon removal.
- [Harnest launches platform to encourage adoption of recycled and biodegradable trims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/harnest-launches-platform-to-encourage-adoption-of-recycled-and-biodegradable-trims/) - Harnest has unveiled the Responsible Trims Collection, a new platform intended to support the use of recycled trims in garment manufacturing.
- [Bureau Veritas sees organic revenue growth of 4.5% in Q1 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/bureau-veritas-sees-organic-revenue-growth-of-4-5-in-q1-2026/) - Bureau Veritas, a leading provider of inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services, has reported revenue of €1.55 billion in Q1 2026.
- [Majority of meat and dairy environmental claims are greenwashing, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/majority-of-meat-and-dairy-environmental-claims-are-greenwashing-study-claims/) - A study by the University of Miami has claimed that as many as 98% of the environmental claims by meat and dairy firms could be categorised as greenwashing.
- [Will the Iran crisis really accelerate the energy transition?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/will-the-iran-crisis-really-accelerate-the-energy-transition/) - The conflict involving Iran and the resulting instability around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed energy security back to the center of the global policy agenda.
- [Music festivals and live events taking the initiative on reducing environmental impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/music-festivals-and-live-events-taking-the-initiative-on-reducing-environmental-impact/) - Music festivals represent the 'catalyst for the transition that is much needed in the events industry', A Greener Future has said.
- [Momentum on sustainability slowing in facilities management sector, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/momentum-on-sustainability-slowing-in-facilities-management-sector-study-finds/) - A report by SFG20 has found that while sustainability remains an important strategic focus for firms in the facilities management sector, momentum has slowed.
- [Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid cooling](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-ai-data-storage-is-too-thirsty-for-hybrid-cooling/) - Op-ed by Dave Sierra and Scott Shadley, Solidigm. The AI boom is a thirsty business. By 2028, AI data centres are projected to drive an 11x increase in global water consumption, potentially reaching more than a trillion litres annually. As global leaders look for ways to shrink the environmental footprint of technology infrastructure, the industry
- [Nature should be viewed as essential infrastructure that underpins economic strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nature-should-be-viewed-as-essential-infrastructure-that-underpins-economic-strategy/) - Nature is not just a 'nice to have', Anne Reaney, head of commercial strategy, Rebalance Earth, has told the Business Post ESG & Sustainable Business Summit.
- [TSR Group, BASF team up to advance EV battery recycling](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tsr-group-basf-team-up-to-advance-ev-battery-recycling/) - Metals recycling firm TSR Group has partnered with BASF on a new collaborative venture to advance the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe.
- [Brazil and Germany announce €700 million investment to fund climate finance and sustainable mobility](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/brazil-and-germany-agree-e700-million-investment-to-fund-climate-finance-and-sustainable-mobility/) - Brazil and Germany have announced a major economic cooperation, which will seek to mobilise R$4.1 billion (€700 million) for green projects in Brazil.
- [Two thirds of supply chain leaders 'actively working' to reduce impact of operations, says Blue Yonder](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/two-thirds-of-supply-chain-leaders-actively-working-to-reduce-impact-of-operations-say-blue-yonder/) - Some two thirds (66%) of supply chain leaders are 'actively working' to reduce the impact of their operations, a new report by Blue Yonder has found.
- [New Climate Risk and Resilience Strategy service launched](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-climate-risk-and-resilience-strategy-service-launched/) - Sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has launched a new Climate Risk and Resilience Strategy service.
- [Ambition Into Action – Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-renee-morin-chief-sustainability-officer-ebay/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay.
- [Ambition Into Action – Hedwig Sietsma, Global Director – Sustainability, Fugro](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-hedwig-sietsma-global-director-sustainability-fugro/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published the ‘Ambition Into Action’ report. Here’s our interview with Hedwig Sietsma, Global Director – Sustainability, Fugro.
- [Report explores how cities can unlock private investment for climate adaptation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/report-explores-how-cities-can-unlock-private-investment-for-climate-adaptation/) - A new report by C40 Cities examines how cities can mobilise private finance for climate adaptation, develop investable project pipelines, and reduce associated risk.
- [Majority of firms across energy, oil and gas sectors expect increased supply chain risk](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/majority-of-firms-across-energy-oil-and-gas-sectors-expect-increased-supply-chain-risk/) - The majority of organisations in the energy, oil and gas sectors expect supply chain risk levels to increase over the next 12 to 24 months, Achilles has said.
- [Societal impacts of hosting Winter Olympics set to be explored](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/societal-impacts-of-hosting-winter-olympics-set-to-be-explored/) - The social, environmental and economic impacts of hosting the Winter Olympics is set to be explored by a new research centre at the University of Utah.
- [Clean energy the antidote to fossil fuel 'cost chaos', says UN Climate Change chief](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clean-energy-the-antidote-to-fossil-fuel-cost-chaos-says-un-climate-change-chief/) - Investment in clean energy can be the antidote to the "cost chaos" of fossil fuels, United Nations Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has told the Green Transformation (GX) Week in Yeosu, Korea. GX Week, which commenced on 20 April, runs in tandem with UN Climate Week 3 (CW3), which starts on 21 April, with
- [Danone's decision to clear woodland in Yorkshire flouts forest-positive commitment, say campaigners ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/danones-decision-to-clear-woodland-in-yorkshire-flouts-forest-positive-commitment-say-critics/) - Harrogate Spring Water, a beverage brand owned by Danone, is reportedly planning to remove as many as 1,000 trees in Rotary Wood in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
- [SKKU publishes report on technological advances and research trends in perovskite solar cells](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/skku-publishes-report-on-technological-advances-and-research-trends-in-perovskite-solar-cells/) - Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has announced the publication of a comprehensive report analysing technological advancements and global research trends in perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
- [Anew Climate issues 85,000 metric tonnes of carbon credits to JPMorganChase](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/anew-climate-issues-85000-metric-tonnes-of-carbon-credits-to-jpmorgan-chase/) - Anew Climate, a climate solutions partner, has issued more than 85,000 metric tonnes of carbon removal credits from a forestry project to JPMorganChase.
- [Sustainability ambitions facing growing pressure in the era of AI, says BearingPoint](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-ambitions-facing-growing-pressure-in-the-era-of-ai-says-bearingpoint/) - Close to two fifths of firms are struggling to translate climate goals into measurable progress as AI and digital technologies expand, a study has suggested.
- [Ireland 'kicking the can down the road' on emissions reduction, says climatologist](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-kicking-the-can-down-the-road-on-emissions-reduction-says-climatologist/) - While Ireland is making progress on emissions reduction, this falls far short of the reductions achieved elsewhere in Europe, a climatologist has said.
- [DHL deepens collaboration with IAG Cargo on sustainable aviation fuel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dhl-deepens-collaboration-with-iag-cargo-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - DHL Group has extended its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG).
- [Sustainability now a 'core expectation' for many travellers, Amadeus study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-now-a-core-expectation-for-many-travellers-amadeus-study-finds/) - Sustainability has shifted from a 'nice to have' to a 'core expectation' for many travellers, a new study by Amadeus has found.
- [Solnet Group completes three onsite solar installations for Amazon in Germany](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/solnet-group-completes-three-onsite-solar-installations-for-amazon-in-germany/) - Solnet Group has installed three onsite solar projects at Amazon sites across Germany, in Achim, Sindelfingen and Gattendorf.
- [Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of new cars sold in the Netherlands last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-accounted-for-86-of-new-cars-sold-in-the-netherlands-last-year/) - Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to new data.
- [Ambition Into Action – Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-didier-bergeret-sustainability-director-the-consumer-goods-forum/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here’s our interview with Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum.
- [Flexible consumption necessary to ensure Denmark's green energy leadership](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/flexible-consumption-necessary-to-ensure-denmarks-green-energy-leadership/) - The CIP Foundation has called for greater focus on flexible electricity consumption to ensure that the country can remain a leader for green energy.
- [Paul Polman on the importance of maintaining momentum on sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/paul-polman-on-the-importance-of-maintaining-positive-momentum/) - Paul Polman talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of maintaining positive momentum in a challenging world.
- [L’Oréal's Alexis Perakis-Valat on how to balance beauty and sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/loreals-alexis-perakis-valat-on-how-to-balance-beauty-and-sustainability/) - L’Oréal's Alexis Perakis-Valat talks to SustainabilityOnline about the company's efforts to balance beauty and sustainability.
- [A Grain of Sand's Chris Hines on why the time is right for 'intelligent activism'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/a-grain-of-sands-chris-hines-on-why-the-time-is-right-for-intelligent-activism/) - For Chris Hines, the lack of momentum on climate action from both the business sector and governments requires a different way of thinking.
- [CDP's Sherry Madera on aligning environmental disclosure with actionable insights](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/cdps-sherry-madera-on-aligning-environmental-disclosure-with-actionable-insights/) - CDP chief executive Sherry Madera talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of aligning environmental disclosure with actionable insights.
- [Ahold Delhaize's Alex Holt on how collaboration can be a core driver of retail sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ahold-delhaizes-alex-holt-on-how-collaboration-can-be-a-core-driver-of-retail-sustainability/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to Ahold Delhaize's Alex Holt about how collaboration can be a core driver of retail sustainability.
- [Pascal Brun on Zalando’s vision for a more sustainable fashion industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/pascal-brun-on-zalandos-vision-for-a-more-sustainable-fashion-industry/) - Through collaboration and innovation, Zalando aims to scale sustainable transformation across the fashion industry, as Pascal Brun explains.
- [Mars, ofi announce collaboration on accelerating net zero cocoa](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mars-ofi-announce-collaboration-on-accelerating-net-zero-cocoa/) - Mars and ofi have announced a new, five-year strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating climate-smart agriculture practices in cocoa production in Ecuador.
- [Carmakers accelerate transition to clean steel for electric vehicles](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/carmakers-accelerate-transition-to-clean-steel-for-electric-vehicles/) - Renault has become the latest carmaker to commit to clean steel for its electric vehicles, joining automotive firms such as Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Geely.
- [Henkel aiming to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/henkel-aiming-to-reduce-scope-3-emissions-by-30-by-2030/) - Henkel has announced that it is aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
- [Livvie launches food impact calculator to measure shift to plant-based food](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/livvie-launches-food-impact-calculator-to-measure-shift-to-plant-based-food/) - Livvie has launched a new food impact calculator, to enable organisations to quantify the impact of initiatives designed to reduce animal-based foods.
- [Consumers increasingly prioritising environmentally-responsible cosmetics, says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/consumers-increasingly-prioritising-environmentally-responsible-cosmetics-says-globaldata/) - Consumers are increasingly seeking out cosmetics products that align with circular economy principles and are environmentally responsible, GlobalData has said.
- [Cities need to rethink how they create urban value, says report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cities-need-to-rethink-how-they-create-urban-value-says-report/) - Cities, developers and investors need to think beyond a short-term project-delivery perspective, and reconsider how long-term urban value is created.
- [$3.9 billion pledged to Global Environment Facility for next replenishment cycle](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/3-9-billion-pledged-to-global-environment-facility-gef-in-ninth-replenishment-cycle/) - Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle.
- [Electric vehicle registrations in Ireland up 39% year-on-year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/electric-vehicle-registrations-in-ireland-up-39-year-on-year/) - The number of new private electric cars licensed in Ireland in March rose by 39% year-on-year, to 3,429 units according to new data from the CSO.
- [ESG didn’t fail. We diluted it – and then blamed it for not delivering](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/esg-didnt-fail-we-diluted-it-and-then-blamed-it-for-not-delivering/) - ESG didn’t fail. We diluted it – and then blamed it for not delivering. Op-ed by Therese Baptiste, CEO of BaptElis b.v. and author, Empowering Social Growth.
- [Swedish construction firm NCC updates climate targets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/swedish-construction-firm-ncc-updates-climate-targets/) - NCC, one of the largest construction firms in the Nordic region, has updated its climate targets, with the company aiming for net zero emissions by 2045.
- [Reducing emissions not the only way to protect lives from air pollution, says study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/reducing-emissions-not-the-only-way-to-protect-lives-from-air-pollution-says-study/) - A new study has said that measures such as reducing poverty can be as critical as cutting emissions when it comes to lowering deaths caused by air pollution.
- [Incoming EUDR already influencing how firms address commodity-driven deforestation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/incoming-eudr-already-influencing-how-firms-address-commodity-driven-deforestation/) - The incoming EU Deforestation Regulation is already influencing how major firms are addressing deforestation in their supply chains, Global Canopy has found.
- [Greggs makes progress on food waste and emissions reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/greggs-makes-progress-on-food-waste-and-emissions-reduction/) - High street bakery chain Greggs has reported a 40% reduction in food waste across its operations, and a 56% reduction in emissions intensity.
- [Ambition Into Action – How Business Leaders Are Turning Vision Into Reality](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/ambition-into-action-how-business-leaders-are-turning-vision-into-reality/) - Exclusively available to subscribers of SustainabilityOnline, we're proud to present the inaugural Ambition Into Action report, which explores how corporate leaders are turning sustainability vision into business reality at the midpoint of the decade.
- [READ OUR EXCLUSIVE REPORT – Ambition Into Action](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/read-the-report-ambition-into-action/) - Exclusively available to subscribers to SustainabilityOnline, we're proud to present the inaugural Ambition Into Action report.
- [Denmark hits new heights for bottle and can deposit returns](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/denmark-hits-new-heights-for-bottle-and-can-deposit-returns/) - Danish citizens returned a record 2.2 billion bottles and cans in 2025, the highest level ever recorded by Dansk Retursystem.
- [Cathay Pacific ups investment in sustainable aviation fuel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cathay-pacific-ups-investment-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - Cathay Pacific has announced increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as a deeper commitment to addressing single-use plastics.
- ['The End of Greenwashing' report says AI and blockchain could transform global carbon markets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-end-of-greenwashing-report-says-ai-and-blockchain-could-transform-global-carbon-markets/) - Artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and sovereign ERP systems have the potential to fundamentally transform global carbon markets.
- [Urban Sustainability Forum to address how Dublin can transition from laggard to leader](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/urban-sustainability-forum-to-address-how-dublin-can-transition-from-laggard-to-leader/) - The Urban Sustainability Forum will explore how the Irish capital can transition 'from laggard to leader', and become a smarter, more sustainable city.
- [Energy Vault enters Japanese market with BESS portfolio acquisition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-vault-enters-japanese-market-with-bess-portfolio-acquisition/) - Energy storage firm Energy Vault Holdings has announced its entry into the Japanese energy market with the acquisition of an 850 MW BESS portfolio.
- [SustainaSeed's Yuko Nakahata on why ESG should be a growth strategy, not a box-ticking exercise](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sustainaseeds-yuko-nakahata-on-why-esg-should-be-a-growth-strategy-not-a-box-ticking-exercise/) - SustainaSeed's Yuko Nakahata talks to SustainabilityOnline about why ESG should be a growth strategy, not a box-ticking exercise.
- [Strait of Hormuz crisis prompting more Germans to switch to electric vehicles](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-prompting-more-germans-to-switch-to-electric-vehicles/) - The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the associated increase in fuel prices, are prompting more Germans to consider purchasing an electric vehicle.
- [The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist on driving regenerative business and circular innovation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-net-zero-companys-hakan-nordkvist-on-driving-regenerative-business-and-circular-innovation/) - The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of driving regenerative business and circular innovation.
- [Michael Rada on building a wasteless future for business and society](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/michael-rada-on-building-a-wasteless-future-for-business-and-society/) - Michael Rada is recognised on a global level as the father of 'Industry 5.0', a revolutionary approach to development built on industrial upcycling.
- [Position Green's Daniel Gadd on how technology can transform sustainability into corporate value](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/position-greens-daniel-gadd-on-how-technology-can-transform-sustainability-into-corporate-value/) - SustainabilityOnline chats to Position Green's Daniel Gadd about how technology can transform sustainability into corporate value.
- [Sue Garrard on the challenge of balancing sustainability with business priorities](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sue-garrard-on-the-challenge-of-balancing-sustainability-with-business-priorities/) - Sue Garrard talks to SustainabilityOnline about the challenge of balancing sustainability with business priorities.
- [Thomas Kostigen on why sustainable growth starts with operational efficiency, not carbon offsetting](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/thomas-kostigen-on-why-sustainable-growth-starts-with-operational-efficiency-not-carbon-offsetting/) - Thomas Kostigen challenges organisations to move beyond narrow carbon metrics and rethink sustainability as an operational, cultural and strategic discipline.
- [Anna Birney on rethinking sustainability, innovation and long-term impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/anna-birney-on-rethinking-sustainability-innovation-and-long-term-impact/) - Anna Birney is the co-founder and CEO of the School of System Change, an international community of changemakers seeking to address the challenges of our times.
- [Sally Uren on why ESG needs to move from policy to performance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sally-uren-on-why-esg-needs-to-move-from-policy-to-performance/) - As executive director and chief acceleration officer at Forum for the Future, Sally Uren plays a direct role in driving systems-level solutions.
- [Nike’s former sustainable materials lead Joanne Jørgensen calls time on ‘business as usual’ manufacturing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/nikes-former-sustainable-materials-lead-joanne-jorgensen-calls-time-on-business-as-usual-manufacturing/) - Nike’s former sustainable materials lead Joanne Jørgensen calls time on ‘business as usual’ manufacturing in an interview with SustainabilityOnline.
- [European Space Agency's Andrea Vena on why sustainability doesn't have to be the final frontier](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/european-space-agencys-andrea-vena-on-why-sustainability-doesnt-have-to-be-the-final-frontier/) - With the Artemis II mission having drawn renewed attention to space exploration, it's a good opportunity to consider the environmental impacts of space travel.
- [Bonsucro's Norma Tregurtha on turning sustainable sugarcane into a business opportunity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/bonsucros-norma-tregurtha-on-turning-sustainable-sugarcane-into-a-business-opportunity/) - Bonsucro's Norma Tregurtha talks to SustainabilityOnline about the potential for turning sustainable sugarcane into a business opportunity.
- [Most US public pension funds failing to address climate-related risks](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/most-us-public-pension-funds-failing-to-address-climate-related-risks/) - Most US public pension funds are failing to adequately manage the climate-related financial risks to their investments through proxy voting, a new report says.
- [Using generative AI and legends to embed ethics, cybersecurity and resilience into sustainability regulatory compliance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/using-generative-ai-to-embed-ethics-cybersecurity-and-resilience-into-sustainability-reporting/) - The sustainability regulatory landscape is incredibly complex, characterised by overlapping requirements, regulatory gaps, and the proliferation of new rules.
- [What the ISO–GHG Protocol partnership means for businesses](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/what-the-iso-ghg-protocol-partnership-means-for-businesses/) - What the ISO–GHG Protocol partnership means for businesses. Op-ed by Wojciech Szewczak and Sajeela Ghaffar, KEO Sustainability + Environment.
- [Now is the time to double down on your CSO – not cut them loose](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/now-is-the-time-to-double-down-on-your-cso-not-cut-them-loose/) - Now is the time to double down on your CSO – not cut them loose. An op-ed by Scott Lane, chief executive of Speeki.
- [Powering a sustainable future with artificial intelligence](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/powering-a-sustainable-future-with-artificial-intelligence/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how businesses, governments, and societies operate. Op-ed by Gohar Sargsyan, TCS Europe.
- [Ambition Into Action – Virginie Helias, Chief Sustainability Officer, Procter & Gamble](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-virginie-helias-chief-sustainability-officer-procter-gamble/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural Ambition Into Action report. Here’s our interview with Virginie Helias, Chief Sustainability Officer, P&G.
- [How sustainability boosts access to capital and attracts investors](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-sustainability-boosts-access-to-capital-and-attracts-investors/) - A company accessing debt or equity capital is at the end of a four-link chain. Op-ed by Roger Lewis, director, Intelligent Sustainability.
- [Trade relationship between Brazil and China could 'turn the tide' for deforestation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/trade-relationship-between-brazil-and-china-could-turn-the-tide-for-deforestation/) - Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to 'turn the tide' when it comes to tackling global deforestation, a study by Trase has claimed.
- [Europe's banks continuing to support gas power expansion despite market risks](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europes-banks-continuing-to-support-gas-power-expansion-despite-industry-risks/) - European banks have increased their backing for new gas power plant developments since 2021, despite increased costs and heightened industry risks.
- [India's energy transition will be determined as much by debt finance as by policy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indias-energy-transition-will-be-determined-as-much-by-debt-finance-as-by-policy/) - The transition of India's energy market will be shaped as much by the structure of debt finance as by technology or policy, a new report by IEEFA has said.
- [Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/small-recycling-charges-on-clothing-unlikely-to-influence-consumer-behaviour/) - The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, a new study has found.
- [Circular economy playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing and automotive sectors](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/circular-economy-playing-an-increasingly-important-role-in-manufacturing-and-automotive-sectors/) - The circular economy has become a 'strategic issue' in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, extending beyond environmental considerations, KPMG has said.
- [AI hyperscalers driving unprecedented demand for renewable energy: S&P Global](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ai-hyperscalers-driving-unprecedented-demand-for-renewable-energy-sp-global/) - The rapid expansion of AI, driven by hyperscalers such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft, is leading to unprecedented demand for renewable energy.
- [March 2026 was the fourth-warmest on record, says ECMWF](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/march-2026-was-the-fourth-warmest-on-record-says-ecmwf/) - March 2026 was the fourth-warmest on record on a global level, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
- [Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate constraining automotive market in UK, says Shore Capital](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/zero-emission-vehicle-mandate-constraining-automotive-market-in-uk-says-shore-capital/) - Despite car registrations seeing 6.6% growth in the UK, policy pressures linked to the government 's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate are constraining markets.
- [Governments need to use oil and gas price rises to 'double down' on renewables, says 350.org](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/governments-need-to-use-oil-and-gas-price-rises-to-double-down-on-renewables-says-350-org/) - 350.org has said that while the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is welcome, 'fossilflation' is likely to continue.
- [Tigo Energy unveils new residential energy storage system](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tigo-energy-unveils-new-residential-energy-storage-system/) - Tigo Energy has unveiled a new energy storage system for the European residential market, the GO Battery.
- [Green tech leader says investment in renewables can be the key to UK energy security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/green-tech-leader-says-investment-in-renewables-can-be-the-key-to-uk-energy-security/) - The managing director of Geo Green Power, James Cunningham, has said that more widespread investment in renewables would help strengthen the nation’s energy security.
- [Green skepticism presents a 'significant challenge' to promoting sustainable consumption, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/green-skepticism-presents-a-significant-challenge-to-promoting-sustainable-consumption-study-suggests/) - Skepticism about environmental claims presents a 'significant challenge' to promoting sustainable consumption, and intentions to purchase sustainable products.
- [Fifty Shades Greener announces event focused on sustainability in tourism and hospitality](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fifty-shades-greener-announces-event-focused-on-sustainability-in-tourism-and-hospitality/) - Fifty Shades Greener has announced details of a forthcoming event, 'Less Shades, More Action', which will focus on sustainability goals in Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector. The event, which will take place in Dublin's Mayson Hotel on Tuesday 28 April, will explore how hospitality businesses can cut their carbon footprint and operational costs through green
- [SHEIN partners with DHL to expand use of sustainable aviation fuel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shein-partners-with-dhl-to-expand-use-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - Online retailer SHEIN has announced a partnership with DHL to use its GoGreen Plus service, which supports the use of SAF within air cargo logistics.
- [Brazil's second-crop corn could support SAF demand, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/brazils-second-crop-corn-could-support-saf-demand-study-finds/) - The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil’s second-crop corn could play a role in supporting the growth of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market,
- [Sustainable finance issuance to total around $1.62 trillion in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-finance-issuance-to-total-around-1-62-trillion-in-2026/) - Total global sustainable finance issuance is set to hit around $1.62 trillion in 2026, according to new analysis from ING.
- [Ambition Into Action – Mario Abreu, Group VP, Sustainability, Ferrero](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-mario-abreu-group-vp-sustainability-ferrero/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders, including Ferrero's Mario Abreu.
- [Pinergy to install over 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/pinergy-to-install-over-40mwp-of-commercial-solar-projects-across-ireland/) - Energy transition firm Pinergy has announced plans to install more than 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland over the next three years.
- [Environmental and financial implications of data centres explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/environmental-and-financial-implications-of-data-centres-explored-in-new-report/) - The environmental implications of data centres in the context of AI development is explored in a new report by the Environmental Defense Fund and Nuveen.
- [Aquaculture production trends are 'moving in the wrong direction', study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/aquaculture-production-trends-are-moving-in-the-wrong-direction-study-suggests/) - While the global aquaculture industry has blossomed in recent years, it is increasingly relying on species that are less beneficial, a new study has suggested.
- [Circulate Capital raises $220 million to fund circular and recycling initiatives in Asia](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/circulate-capital-raises-220-million-to-fund-circular-and-recycling-initiatives-in-asia/) - Circulate Capital has raised $220m in the first close of its Circulate Capital Asia Fund II, which will support circular supply chain initiatives in Asia.
- [Ireland seeks to tackle textile waste with new roadmap](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-seeks-to-tackle-textile-waste-with-new-roadmap/) - Ireland has published its first National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles (2026–2028), to reduce textile waste and promote a circular economy.
- [Industrial bottom trawling 'undermines' food security in coastal communities](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/industrial-bottom-trawling-undermines-food-security-in-coastal-communities/) - Industrial bottom trawling often undermines food security and nutrition in coastal communities, a new global study has found.
- [Climate adaption needs to become a 'central national priority' in Ireland, report finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/climate-adaption-needs-to-become-a-central-national-priority-in-ireland-report-finds/) - The Climate Change Advisory Council's latest annual review has said that climate adaption needs to become a 'central national priority' in Ireland.
- [Why aviation’s next sustainability gains will come from inside the cabin](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-aviations-next-sustainability-gains-will-come-from-inside-the-cabin/) - Airlines tend to talk about sustainability in terms of big moves: new aircraft, sustainable fuels, and long-term fleet strategy. That’s where the headlines are.
- [TotalEnergies, Masdar sign agreement to expand renewable energy across Asia](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/totalenergies-masdar-sign-agreement-to-expand-renewable-energy-across-asia/) - TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity in nine countries in Asia.
- [Mondelēz International's Catherine Burgeat on how sustainability is shaping the future of snacking](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/mondelez-internationals-catherine-burgeat-on-how-sustainability-is-shaping-the-future-of-snacking/) - As senior director, sustainability Europe, at Mondelēz International, Catherine Burgeat leads the snacking firm's sustainability agenda across four key pillars.
- [New study explores how coffee waste can be turned into a high-performance building material](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/new-study-explores-how-coffee-waste-can-be-turned-into-a-high-performance-building-material/) - Coffee waste has the potential to be turned into a high-performance, biodegradable insulation material, a study published in the journal Biochar has suggested.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum highlights how members are advancing sustainability efforts](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-highlights-how-members-are-advancing-sustainability-efforts/) - The Consumer Goods Forum has published its annual report, outlining how collaboration across the consumer goods sector is translating into measurable outcomes.
- [What countries are likely to be most affected by the growing energy crisis?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/what-countries-are-likely-to-be-most-affected-by-the-growing-energy-crisis/) - With oil prices higher following the US-Israeli joint strike on Iran, new analysis has explored which countries are most exposed to the growing energy crisis.
- [Kuehne+Nagel announces updated emissions reduction targets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/kuehnenagel-announces-updated-emissions-reduction-targets/) - Logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has announced updated emissions reduction targets, aligned with the latest framework from the Science Based Targets initiative.
- [Less than two weeks to go until ESG & Sustainable Business Summit 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/less-than-two-weeks-to-go-until-esg-sustainable-business-summit-2026/) - The Business Post ESG & Sustainable Business Summit 2026 is set to take place on 15 April at Croke Park in Dublin, focusing on how businesses can future-proof.
- [Green Climate Fund sees portfolio of funded projects hit $20 billion](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/green-climate-fund-sees-portfolio-of-funded-projects-hit-20-billion/) - The Green Climate Fund has approved just over $960 million in new financing for 18 climate projects, bringing its total portfolio above the $20 billion mark.
- [Making cities green – SustainabilityOnline talks to ICLEI Europe's Holger Robrecht](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/making-cities-green-sustainabilityonline-talks-to-iclei-europes-holger-robrecht/) - SustainabilityOnline.net caught up with Holger Robrecht to talk about how the Berlin Pact will act as a launchpad for sustainable development.
- [World Resources Institute’s Felipe Ramírez on the future of urban mobility ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/world-resources-institutes-felipe-ramirez-on-the-future-of-urban-mobility/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to Felipe Ramírez, urban mobility director at the World Resource Institute's Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
- [KPMG’s Apurba Mitra on the challenge of decarbonising the food supply chain ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/kpmgs-apurba-mitra-on-the-challenge-of-decarbonising-the-food-supply-chain/) - A KPMG panel at COP29, Green Plate for All: Decarbonising Our Food Systems, explored the complexities of addressing the food and climate crises simultaneously.
- [Plant Based Treaty’s Enric Noguera on the shift from legacy food systems to plant-based solutions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/plant-based-treatys-enric-noguera-on-the-shift-from-legacy-food-systems-to-plant-based-solutions/) - We caught up with Enric Noguera, European cities campaigner at Plant Based Treaty, to discuss the challenge of transitioning a legacy-based food system.
- [The Adaptation Fund's Saliha Dobardzic on the need to empower communities to drive change](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/adaptation-funds-saliha-dobardzic-on-the-need-to-empower-communities-to-drive-change/) - SustainabilityOnline speaks to the Adaptation Fund's Saliha Dobardzic about the need to empower communities in developing nations to drive change.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum’s Cédric Dever on the challenge of tackling packaging waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-consumer-goods-forums-cedric-dever-on-the-challenge-of-tackling-packaging-waste/) - Cédric Dever, a former executive at L'Oréal, Ikea, Danone and associate director at BCG, is the current director of the Plastic Waste Coalition.
- [Smurfit Westrock's Garrett Quinn discusses innovations in sustainable packaging](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/smurfit-westrocks-garrett-quinn-discusses-innovations-in-sustainable-packaging/) - The recent coming together of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock to form Smurfit Westrock has resulted in a harmonisation of sustainability targets at the firm.
- [Virginijus Sinkevičius on Europe’s green agenda and the path to sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/virginijus-sinkevicius-on-europes-green-agenda-and-the-path-to-sustainability/) - SustainabilityOnline caught up with Virginijus Sinkevičius, MEP, to discuss Europe’s green agenda and the bloc's path to sustainability.
- [ASCI's Abraham Baffoe on the business case for protecting forests and communities](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ascis-abraham-baffoe-on-the-business-case-for-protecting-forests-and-communities/) - Earlier this year, the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) was awarded a prestigious Schwab Foundation Award for social innovation.
- [Sustainability increasingly linked to financial performance, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-increasingly-linked-to-financial-performance-study-finds/) - A new study by Impact ROI has suggested that the debate over whether sustainability delivers financial benefits has largely been answered.
- [Close to half of Millennials say brands should clearly communicate environmental impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/close-to-half-of-millennials-say-brands-should-clearly-communicate-environmental-impact/) - Some 47% of Millennial consumers say that brands should clearly and proactively communicate the environmental impact of their products, a study has found.
- [Nestlé announces expanded partnership to support labour rights in coffee chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-announces-expanded-partnership-to-support-labour-rights-in-coffee-chains/) - Nestlé has announced a two-year expansion of its partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour rights in coffee supply chains.
- [Ambition Into Action – Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, Carlsberg Group](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-simon-boas-hoffmeyer-global-head-of-sustainability-esg-carlsberg-group/) - SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report. Here's our interview with Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Carlsberg Group.
- [AfDB approves funding for renewable energy projects in 14 African countries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/afdb-approves-funding-for-renewable-energy-projects-in-14-african-countries/) - The AfDB has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa to finance renewable energy projects in 14 African states.
- [Tate & Lyle extends circular food systems partnership with Van Triest CirQlar](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tate-lyle-extends-circular-food-systems-partnership-with-van-triest-cirqlar/) - Tate & Lyle has extended its partnership with Van Triest CirQlar, part of ForFarmers, focusing on the management of co-products generated during production.
- [Europe's emissions trading system could also be used to manage carbon removals](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/europes-emissions-trading-system-could-also-be-used-to-manage-carbon-removals/) - The emissions trading system operated by the European Union could one day also be used to capture carbon dioxide on a large scale, according to new research.
- [US emissions since 1990 have caused over $10 trillion in global economic damages](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/us-emissions-since-1990-have-caused-over-10-trillion-in-global-economic-damages/) - A study Stanford University has estimated that emissions generated in the United States since 1990 have caused over $10 trillion in global economic damages.
- [Alliance for Water Stewardship set to launch new standard at World Water Day event](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/alliance-for-water-stewardship-set-to-launch-new-standard-at-world-water-day/) - The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) has announced that it will launch Version 3.0 of the International Water Stewardship Standard at an event in Tokyo.
- [Standard Chartered announces sustainability-linked credit facility with COFCO International](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/standard-chartered-announces-sustainability-linked-credit-facility-with-cofco-international/) - Standard Chartered has agreed a $435 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with agribusiness COFCO International.
- [Agronomics' Jim Mellon on how to create a more sustainable future for food production](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/agronomics-jim-mellon-on-how-to-create-a-more-sustainable-future-for-food-production/) - Agronomics' Jim Mellon talks to SustainabilityOnline about how to create a more sustainable future for food production.
- [Decarbonisation a 'critical corporate priority' for Mitsubishi Corporation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/decarbonisation-a-critical-corporate-priority-for-mitsubishi-corporation/) - Mitsubishi Corporation has said that it regards achieving a decarbonised society as a 'critical corporate priority', as it seeks to halve its emissions by 2030.
- [Germany's DUH calls for full electrification of rail network by 2035](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/germanys-duh-calls-for-full-electrification-of-rail-network-by-2035/) - Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has called on Germany's federal government to commit to full electrification of the country's rail network by 2035.
- [Multilevel climate action turning pledges into results across Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/multilevel-climate-action-turning-pledges-into-results-across-europe/) - Multilevel climate action across Europe is helping to translate climate commitments into measurable results at a local level, according to a new report.
- [LEAF CEO David Webster on the scaling potential of regenerative agriculture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/leaf-ceo-david-webster-on-the-scaling-potential-of-regenerative-agriculture/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to LEAF chief executive David Webster about the scaling potential of regenerative agriculture.
- [H&M cuts its Scope 3 emissions by more than a third](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hm-cuts-its-scope-3-emissions-by-more-than-a-third/) - Fashion giant H&M has reported that it has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 34.6%, against a 2019 baseline, in its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2025.
- [Global Food Safety Initiative publishes updated position paper](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-food-safety-initiative-publishes-updated-position-paper/) - The Global Food Safety Initiative has published an updated version of its position paper, A Culture of Food Safety, which presents an evidence-based framework
- [Trump administration has 'utterly failed' to halt the growth of renewables, says SUN DAY Campaign](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/trump-administration-utterly-failed-to-halt-the-growth-of-solar-wind-and-battery-storage-says-sun-day-campaign/) - New solar, wind and battery capacity additions 'swamped' those of fossil fuels and nuclear power in the United States last year, according to the SUN DAY Campaign.
- [Transport fleets turning to data to reduce fuel consumption and emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/transport-fleets-turning-to-data-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions/) - Transport fleets are increasingly using data-driven insights to reduce fuel consumption, improve efficiency and control costs, a new report by Geotab has found.
- [Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shanghai-electric-delivers-first-large-scale-biomethanol-bunkering-for-international-shipping/) - Shanghai Electric has completed its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering operation, which it says represents a milestone in the use of alternative fuels.
- [Retailers are facing a mounting meat waste problem, report finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/retailers-are-facing-a-mounting-meat-waste-problem-report-finds/) - Poor inventory management and supply chain visibility are contributing to a growing meat waste problem in retail, a new report by Avery Dennison has found.
- [TotalEnergies on track to meet methane emissions reduction target](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/totalenergies-makes-progress-on-methane-emissions-reduction/) - TotalEnergies has reported a 65% reduction in operated methane emissions, against a 2020 baseline, in its latest Sustainability & Climate Progress Report.
- [Circular fashion habits largely driven by practical considerations, says SHEIN](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/circular-fashion-habits-largely-driven-by-practical-considerations-says-shein/) - A new study by SHEIN has suggested that while many global consumers engage in behaviours associated with circular fashion, these tend to be driven by practical considerations.
- [UK to make 'plug-in' solar panels available within months](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-to-make-plug-in-solar-panels-available-within-months/) - The UK government has announced that 'plug-in' solar panels will be available within months, offering households an opportunity to reduce their energy bills.
- [Investor group calls on BP to address shareholder resolution or face potential legal action](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/investor-group-calls-on-bp-to-address-shareholder-resolution-or-face-potential-legal-action/) - An investor group led by shareholder activist organisation Follow This has called on BP to address a shareholder resolution concerning its long-term strategy.
- [Tesla, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen outperforming other firms on sustainability practices](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tesla-ford-volvo-mercedes-benz-and-volkswagen-outperforming-other-automotive-firms-on-sustainability-practices/) - A new assessment of the supply chain sustainability practices of 18 automotive firms has found that five are outperforming their peers by some distance.
- [UK food sector has the potential to provide an additional one billion meals annually](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-food-sector-has-the-potential-to-provide-an-additional-one-billion-meals-annually/) - The UK food and drink manufacturing sector could provide more than one billion additional meals annually to people facing food insecurity by reducing waste.
- [Sustainable finance landscape maturing in Europe, report finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-finance-landscape-maturing-in-europe-report-finds/) - Sustainable finance has entered a phase of 'greater maturity and clarity', with Luxembourg at its heart, according to a new report.
- [Ball Corporation makes progress on material sourcing and energy use](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ball-corporation-makes-progress-on-material-sourcing-and-energy-use/) - Packaging firm Ball Corporation has said that around three quarters (74%) of the aluminium used in its beverage packaging last year came from recycled sources.
- [Ambition Into Action – Ivonne Bollow, SVP, Corporate Communications, Public Policy & Responsibility, METRO AG](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ambition-into-action-ivonne-bollow-svp-corporate-communications-public-policy-responsibility-metro-ag/) - Ivonne Julitta Bollow is Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Public Policy and Responsibility at METRO AG, a role she has held since June 2025.
- [The Sustainability Exchange](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-sustainability-exchange/) - The Sustainability Exchange is a newly launched series of evening events for CSOs and other senior sustainability professionals in the retail and CPG industry.
- [Report reveals significant transparency gaps in global supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/report-reveals-significant-transparency-gaps-in-global-supply-chains/) - Despite increased regulatory scrutiny and sustainability demands, major transparency gaps are still evident across global supply chains, a new report has found.
- [Ambition Into Action – Jerome Del Porto, Head of Sustainability, Walmart](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-jerome-del-porto-head-of-sustainability-walmart/) - As Walmart’s Head of Corporate Sustainability, Jerome Del Porto leads initiatives across supply chains, nature and other environmental and social impact areas.
- [Climate action initiative launched across 34 cities and two states in Brazil](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/climate-action-initiative-launched-across-34-cities-and-two-states-in-brazil/) - C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) have announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action across Brazil.
- [Study identifies the food commodities driving deforestation globally](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/study-identifies-the-food-commodities-driving-deforestation-globally/) - A new study by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has identified the food commodities that are doing the most damage when it comes to deforestation.
- [Europe generates 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europe-generates-15-2-million-tonnes-of-textile-waste-each-year/) - Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for recycling, a new report has found.
- [Sustainability Means Business: Conversations With Corporate Leaders](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/sustainability-means-business-conversations-with-corporate-leaders/) - For subscribers only, SustainabilityOnline presents 'Sustainability Means Business' – a series of interviews with global sustainability leaders.
- [Community actions can deliver meaningful sustainability benefits, report suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/community-actions-can-deliver-meaningful-sustainability-benefits-report-suggests/) - A report by Carbon Copy, conducted by consultancy Eunomia, has suggested that 'place-based' initiatives in local communities can be a driver of climate action.
- [Iran conflict could hit petrol drivers five times more than EV drivers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/iran-conflict-could-hit-petrol-drivers-five-times-more-than-ev-drivers/) - The conflict in Iran could mean that the cost of fuelling a petrol car could be five times more than the cost of charging an electric vehicle, according to T&E.
- [The animal welfare risk hiding in global supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-animal-welfare-risk-hiding-in-global-supply-chains/) - Every day, billions of products, from the eggs we eat to the leather in our shoes, depend on animals raised far from public view.
- [Barilla making progress on water use, recyclable packaging](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/barilla-making-progress-on-water-use-recyclable-packaging/) - Barilla has highlighted the progress it is making in reducing its water footprint, and the switch to recyclable packaging across its portfolio.
- [COP30 presidency sets out roadmap to accelerate climate action](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cop30-presidency-sets-out-roadmap-to-accelerate-climate-action/) - The COP30 presidency has published its executive report, outlining how it plans to 'sustain momentum for global climate action' in the months ahead.
- [TotalEnergies, Holcim inaugurate Europe's largest floating solar power installation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/total-energies-holcim-inaugurate-europes-largest-floating-solar-power-installation/) - TotalEnergies and Holcim have inaugurated what they say is Europe's largest floating solar power plant dedicated to self-consumption, in Obourg, Belgium.
- [How LEXAN™ Film supports sustainable innovation across industries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/how-lexan-film-supports-sustainable-innovation-across-industries/) - Sustainability now shapes how brands choose materials, design components, and think about long-term value. This is where LEXAN™ Film stands out.
- [European forests are growing faster than they are being harvested](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-forests-are-growing-faster-than-they-are-being-harvested/) - Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than they are being harvested, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
- [European Investment Bank backs €260 million solar investment in Ireland](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-investment-bank-backs-e260-million-solar-investment-in-ireland/) - The EIB has announced a €260 million investment in Ireland's solar energy sector, including a €100 million project finance loan to Dolmen Solar.
- [Fossil fuel and mining decarbonisation strategies vary widely, says TPI Centre](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fossil-fuel-and-mining-decarbonisation-strategies-vary-widely-says-tpi-centre/) - The level to which oil & gas operators as well as diversified mining firms, are implementing decarbonisation strategies 'varies widely'.
- [Google overtakes Apple to record highest Sustainability Perceptions Value](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/google-overtakes-apple-to-record-highest-sustainability-perceptions-value/) - Google has overtaken Apple to top Brand Finance's 2026 Sustainability Perceptions Index, which examines the role of sustainability in shaping consumer behaviour.
- [Renewable energy accounted for close to half Europe's electricity last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/renewable-energy-accounted-for-close-to-half-europes-electricity-last-year/) - Renewable energy accounted for 47.3% of the European Union's electricity in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found.
- [Kynetec's Rob Fetter on supporting resilience investments with actionable data](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/kynetecs-rob-fetter-on-supporting-resilience-investments-with-actionable-data/) - Kynetec's Rob Fetter talks to SustainabilityOnline about the need to support resilience investments with actionable data.
- [Majority place greater importance on environmental protection than economic growth, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/majority-place-greater-importance-on-environmental-protection-than-economic-growth-study-claims/) - A study by researchers at the University of Vermont has claimed that more people around the world rank environmental protection greater than economic growth.
- [Statkraft activates two major solar projects in Ireland](https://sustainabilityonline.net/renewable-energy/statkraft-activates-two-major-solar-projects-in-ireland/) - Statkraft has activated two solar projects in Ireland, at Clonfad and Irishtown, taking its total installed solar capacity in the country to over 560MW.
- [Businesses and NGOs call on Commission to avoid reopening EUDR following April review](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/businesses-and-ngos-call-on-commission-to-avoid-reopening-eudr-following-april-review/) - A coalition of businesses and environmental groups have called on the European Commission to refrain from reopening the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
- [Europe has a packaging problem, and it's not the one you think](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/europe-has-a-packaging-problem-it-is-not-the-one-you-think/) - On Global Recycling Day, it is time to ask why the EU’s landmark packaging regulation is looking in the wrong direction. Op-ed by Thomas Körmendi, CEO, Elopak.
- [Global renewable energy installed capacity to double by 2031](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-renewable-energy-installed-capacity-to-double-by-2031/) - Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to 8.4TW by 2031.
- [All Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages bottling sites now certified to Alliance for Water Stewardship standard](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/all-nestle-waters-premium-beverages-bottling-sites-now-certified-to-alliance-for-water-stewardship-standard/) - Nestlé has announced that all of its Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages bottling sites are now certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard.
- [UK Soy Manifesto calls for urgent dialogue on Amazon Soy Moratorium](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-soy-manifesto-calls-for-urgent-dialogue-on-amazon-soy-moratorium/) - The UK Soy Manifesto has called for 'urgent action' following the news that global soy traders have withdrawn from the Amazon Soy Moratorium.
- [Industry leaders welcome Alliance for Water Stewardship's upgraded global water standard](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/industry-leaders-welcome-alliance-for-water-stewardships-upgraded-global-water-standard/) - Industry leaders have welcomed the launch of Version 3.0 of the Alliance for Water Stewardship's International Water Stewardship Standard.
- [Mondelēz International meets its virgin plastic reduction target in Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mondelez-international-meets-its-virgin-plastic-reduction-target-in-europe/) - Mondelēz International has announced that it has achieved its virgin plastic reduction goal in Europe.
- [ESG investing remains a priority for asset owners, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/esg-investing-remains-a-priority-for-asset-owners-study-finds/) - A survey of UK asset owners undertaken by Hymans Robertson has found that ESG investing remains a priority for them, despite a perceived industry backlash.
- [BYD's latest battery charging architecture could reshape global EV market, says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/byds-latest-battery-charging-architecture-could-reshape-global-ev-market-says-globaldata/) - The recently launched second-generation Blade battery and FLASH charging architecture from BYD has the potential to reshape the global electric vehicle market.
- [Why sustainably-minded consumers fail to translate intent into purchasing behaviour](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/why-sustainably-minded-consumers-fail-to-translate-intent-into-purchasing-behaviour/) - A new report by the World Economic Forum has explored the reasons behind the 'intention-action gap'.
- [Purpose without reputation is a wasted asset](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/purpose-without-reputation-is-a-wasted-asset/) - For more than a decade, we have been told that purpose-led brands will outperform the market. That is no longer a prediction; it is observable reality.
- [Firms that lose responsibility credibility are punished more severely by consumers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/firms-that-lose-responsibility-credibility-are-punished-more-severely-by-consumers/) - Firms that lose credibility in responsibility experience a drop in consumer preference that is seven times greater than those that maintain trust.
- [UK's Jet Zero Taskforce publishes first progress report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uks-jet-zero-taskforce-publishes-first-progress-report/) - The UK's Jet Zero Taskforce, established in 2022 to pave the way for net zero aviation by the middle of the century, has published its first progress report.
- [Ireland hits renewable electricity generation capacity milestone](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-hits-8-gw-onshore-renewable-electricity-generation-capacity-milestone/) - Ireland now boasts 8 GW of installed onshore renewable electricity generation capacity, which represents a 'major milestone' in its clean energy transition.
- [Average price of electric vehicles fell in Europe last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/average-price-of-electric-vehicles-fell-in-europe-last-year/) - The average price of an electric car in the European Union fell last year for the first time since 2020, new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) found.
- [Global Renewables Alliance launches plan to accelerate renewable energy deployment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-renewables-alliance-launches-plan-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-deployment/) - The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has launched a five-point Renewables Action Plan, which urges governments to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions.
- [Porsche sees electric vehicle sales share nearly double in a year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/porsche-sees-electric-vehicle-sales-share-nearly-double-in-a-year/) - Porsche has said that sales of battery-electric vehicles accounted for 22.2% of its total portfolio sales in 2025, up from 12.7% the previous year.
- [Peatland Finance Ireland's Shane McGuinness on how peatland restoration is meeting financial innovation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/peatland-finance-irelands-shane-mcguinness-on-how-peatland-restoration-is-meeting-financial-innovation/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to Peatland Finance Ireland's Shane McGuinness about how peatland restoration is meeting financial innovation.
- [Fossil fuel dependency is 'ripping away national security and sovereignty', says UN climate chief](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fossil-fuel-dependency-is-ripping-away-national-security-and-sovereignty-says-un-climate-chief/) - UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has told an event in Brussels that fossil fuel dependency is "ripping away national security and sovereignty".
- [Swiss Re meets 2025 sustainability targets, eyes next steps](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/swiss-re-meets-2025-sustainability-targets-eyes-next-steps/) - Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance firms, said that it met all its previously communicated sustainability targets for 2025.
- [Close to a third of Oscar-nominated movies this year referenced climate change](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/close-to-a-third-of-oscar-nominated-movies-this-year-referenced-climate-change/) - Climate change may be one of the greatest existential crises facing humanity, but to what degree does it permeate movie storytelling?
- [Global issuance of sustainable bonds set to stabilise in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-issuance-of-sustainable-bonds-set-to-stabilise-in-2026/) - The global issuance of sustainable bonds is expected to stabilise this year, at between $800 billion and $900 billion, according to S&P Global Ratings.
- [New initiative launched to bridge supply chain heat decarbonisation and energy security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-initiative-launched-to-bridge-supply-chain-heat-decarbonisation-and-energy-security/) - A new initiative to 'bridge the existing gaps in supply chain heat decarbonisation' has been launched by AstraZeneca, Secaro and ERM.
- [What European region boasts the highest share of electric vehicles?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/what-european-region-boasts-the-highest-share-of-electric-vehicles/) - Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found.
- [Schneider Electric completes five-year Schneider Sustainability Impact programme](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/schneider-electric-completes-five-year-schneider-sustainability-impact-programme/) - Schneider Electric has announced the completion of its five-year Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021-2025 programme.
- [Political affiliation has limited influence on sustainable shopping behaviour, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/political-affiliation-has-limited-influence-on-conscious-consumerism-study-finds/) - A new report has suggested that political affiliation is having increasingly limited influence on conscious consumerism.
- [Over half the materials purchase to make Lego bricks come from renewable or recycled sources](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-half-the-materials-purchase-to-make-lego-bricks-come-from-renewable-or-recycled-sources/) - Some 52% of the materials purchased to produce Lego bricks in 2025 came from renewable and recycled sources, up from 33% the previous year, The Lego Group said.
- [Most European firms plan to continue sustainability reporting, despite EU Omnibus changes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/most-european-firms-plan-to-continue-sustainability-reporting-despite-eu-omnibus-changes/) - Some 90% of European firms plan to continue sustainability reporting, despite being removed from mandatory reporting by the EU Omnibus simplification package.
- [86% of supply chain leaders cite trade policy and tariffs as affecting their operations](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/86-of-supply-chain-leaders-cite-trade-policy-and-tariffs-as-affecting-their-operations/) - Some 86% of supply chain leaders have said that trade policy changes or tariffs have already affected their operations, forcing them into making trade-offs.
- [European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-commission-invests-in-strategic-environment-and-climate-projects/) - The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, under the LIFE programme.
- [Signify unveils new sustainability programme, 'Brighter Lives, Better World 2030'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/signify-unveils-new-sustainability-programme-brighter-lives-better-world-2030/) - Signify has unveiled a new sustainability programme, through which it will 'expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting'.
- [Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific's data centre boom](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-planning-will-play-a-central-role-in-asia-pacifics-data-centre-boom/) - A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient energy systems.
- [Interest in sustainable diets declines in Europe: study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/interest-in-sustainable-diets-declines-in-europe-study/) - Interest in maintaining a sustainable diet has declined in Europe, according to EIT Food Consumer Observatory’s Trust Report 2026.
- [Wildfarmed's Rob Bray on building a disruptive brand from regenerative agriculture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/wildfarmeds-rob-bray-on-building-a-disruptive-brand-from-regenerative-agriculture/) - Founded in 2018, Wildfarmed has sought to shape consumer and industry perceptions about regenerative agriculture through innovative product development.
- [Ocado connects product lifecycle data with carbon accounting processes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ocado-connects-product-lifecycle-data-with-carbon-accounting-processes/) - Online retailer Ocado has unveiled a new solution, developed by Mondra, which enables it to link its product lifecycle data directly with carbon accounting processes.
- [Germany reported record solar electricity production last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/germany-reported-record-solar-electricity-production-last-year/) - Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new data from Destatis has found.
- [Ireland 'significantly behind' when it comes to decarbonising residential heating](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-significantly-behind-when-it-comes-to-decarbonising-residential-heating/) - Ireland is 'significantly behind' where it needs to be in terms of decarbonising residential heating, according to the Economic & Social Research Institute.
- [Chinese electric vehicle sales are seeing global growth, except in the US](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/chinese-electric-vehicle-sales-are-seeing-global-growth-except-in-the-us/) - The United States is bucking the global trend when it comes to sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles, which have gained share in most parts of the world.
- [Sustainability conferences in MENA in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-mena/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the MENA region over the coming year.
- [Over two thirds of US solar installations last year were in states won by Trump in 2024](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-two-thirds-of-us-solar-installations-in-2025-were-in-states-won-by-trump/) - More than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States last year were in states won by president Trump in the 2024 election, new data has shown.
- [Russia is quietly turning into a renewable energy powerhouse](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/russia-is-quietly-turning-into-a-renewable-energy-powerhouse/) - While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly expanding its renewable capacity.
- [CATL achieves carbon neutrality in core operations, ramps up circular battery efforts](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/catl-achieves-carbon-neutrality-in-core-operations-ramps-up-circular-battery-efforts/) - Chinese battery and new energy technology firm CATL said that it achieved carbon neutrality in its core operations last year.
- [Viewing water as a closed loop is key to protecting our environment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/viewing-water-as-a-closed-loop-is-key-to-protecting-our-environment/) - Viewing water as a closed loop is key to protecting our environment. Op-ed by Professor Frederic Coulon, Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC).
- [Gen Z report anxiety about environmental issues, but other concerns are more immediate](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/gen-z-report-anxiety-about-environmental-issues-but-other-concerns-are-more-immediate/) - While Gen Z consumers report anxiety about environmental issues, more immediate concerns such as financial pressure, job security, and work stress rank higher.
- [New models for climate finance can boost sustainability in Africa](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-models-for-climate-finance-can-boost-sustainability-in-africa/) - New finance mechanisms, such as green, blue, and wildlife bonds, can help convert Africa's climate vulnerabilities into economic opportunity.
- [Europe added 19.1 GW of wind energy capacity in 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europe-added-19-1-gw-of-wind-energy-capacity-in-2025/) - Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that are set to be developed over the coming years.
- [CSOs and CFOs don't have to be diametrically opposed, says EY's Doepel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/csos-and-cfos-dont-have-to-be-diametrically-opposed-says-eys-doepel/) - Chief sustainability officers should view CFOs as partners in the pursuit of broader goals, Rob Doepel, managing partner of EY Sustainability, has said.
- [Protecting workers' rights isn't just the right thing to do – it makes clear business sense](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/protecting-workers-rights-isnt-just-the-right-thing-to-do-it-makes-clear-business-sense/) - Op-ed by Virginie Mahin, Senior Director Global Social Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement at Mondelēz International, and co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition of Action. Reputation and trust have never mattered more for brands. As consumer expectations rise, trust is increasingly earned through visible, responsible action. According to the Dynamic Sustainability Lab, 81%
- [Electrified models account for just under half of Volvo’s car sales](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/just-under-half-of-volvos-car-sales-are-electrified/) - Sales of electrified models accounted for 49% of Volvo Cars sales in the three-month period between December 2025 and February 2026, the company has said.
- [Carlsberg Group introduces updated ESG programme, 'Brewing Tomorrow'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/carlsberg-group-introduces-updated-esg-programme-brewing-tomorrow/) - Carlsberg Group has announced the launch of 'Brewing Tomorrow', which replaces the Danish brewer's previous strategy, 'Together Towards ZERO & Beyond'.
- [Position Green launches financial calculator for climate-related investments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/position-green-launches-financial-calculator-for-climate-related-investments/) - Position Green has launched a new, publicly-available calculator that models the financial upside of climate investments.
- [Denmark hits milestone for new electric car registrations](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/denmark-hits-milestone-for-new-electric-car-registrations/) - Some 94.4% of new private cars registered in Denmark in February were electric, a new record high, according to new data from Mobility Denmark.
- [The Philippines is the top contributor of ocean plastic waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-philippines-is-the-top-contributor-of-ocean-plastic-waste/) - The Philippines is responsible for some 356,371 metric tonnes of plastic waste in the planet's oceans, well ahead of second-placed India.
- [Expert panel explores how brands are embracing 'marketing with meaning'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/how-brands-are-embracing-marketing-with-meaning/) - Business voices can play a key role in shaping climate policy and competitiveness, as a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit in London has explored. Entitled Marketing with meaning: being a company that communicates 'good', the panel saw Peter Bragg, EMEA sustainability and government affairs director, Canon EMEA; Ingmar Rentzhog, chief executive,
- [Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 is still achievable, panel insists](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-development-goal-12-3-is-still-achievable-panel-insists/) - UN SDG 12.3, a commitment to halve food waste by 2030, is still on the agenda, with measurement, collaboration and policy alignment essential to achieving it.
- [ESG and climate data now a 'core component' of investment workflows](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/esg-and-climate-data-now-a-core-component-of-investment-workflows/) - ESG and climate data has moved from being an 'optional add-on' to a 'core component' of investment workflows, a new report by Morningstar Sustainalytics found.
- [Ramboll's Stefanie O’Gorman on the role of sustainable economics in driving operational impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/rambolls-stefanie-ogorman-on-the-role-of-sustainable-economics-in-driving-operational-impact/) - As Director of Sustainable Economics UK at Ramboll, Stefanie O’Gorman seeks to define sustainability through an economic lens.
- [The countdown is on to Economist Impact's 11th annual Sustainability Week](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-countdown-is-on-to-economist-impacts-11th-annual-sustainability-week/) - There are just days to go until Economist Impact's 11th annual Sustainability Week takes place at the Intercontinental London – The O2 from 2 to 4 March.
- [Sustainable Food Awards now open for entries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-food-awards-now-open-for-entries/) - The 2026 Sustainable Food Awards are now open for entries, recognising the organisations contributing to the development of a sustainable food industry.
- [Coffee firm Julius Meinl achieves 100% 'responsibly selected coffee' milestone](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/coffee-firm-julius-meinl-achieves-100-responsibly-selected-coffee-milestone/) - Austrian coffee firm Julius Meinl has achieved its target of sourcing 100% 'responsibly selected coffee' for its roasting facilities in Vienna and Vicenza.
- [Business Post ESG & Sustainable Business Summit set to take place in April](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/business-post-esg-sustainable-business-summit-set-to-take-place-in-april/) - The 2026 Business Post ESG & Sustainable Business Summit is set to take place on 15 April at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.
- [ECMWF launches 2026 Code for Earth initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ecmwf-launches-2026-code-for-earth-initiative/) - The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has launched its annual Code for Earth climate and weather data challenges.
- [Atlas Renewable Energy secures $3bn refinancing for Latin American portfolio](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/atlas-renewable-energy-secures-3bn-refinancing-for-latin-american-portfolio/) - Atlas Renewable Energy has secured a $3 billion corporate refinancing covering its portfolio of renewable energy assets in Latin America.
- [Four fifths of Asia-Pacific asset owners are investing in sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/four-fifths-of-asia-pacific-asset-owners-are-investing-in-sustainability/) - Some 79% of asset owners in the Asia Pacific region are implementing sustainability considerations in some form, according to a survey by FTSE Russell.
- [Dutch music festival claims top honour at International AGF Awards](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dutch-music-festival-claims-top-honour-at-international-agf-awards/) - A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the winners of the 2026 International AGF Awards, recognising the most environmentally-friendly festivals and events.
- [Iran strikes demonstrate why world needs to quit fossil fuels, say groups](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/iran-strikes-demonstrate-why-world-needs-to-quit-fossil-fuels-say-groups/) - With the US/Israel continuing to strike Iran, Greenpeace has said that the burgeoning conflict demonstrates why the world needs to shift away from fossil fuels.
- [Experts discuss the role of energy efficiency in scaling AI for business](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-role-of-energy-efficiency-in-scaling-ai-for-business/) - Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI's business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit in London has suggested.
- [A secret weapon in the fight against climate change? Hairdressers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/a-secret-weapon-in-the-fight-against-climate-change-hairdressers/) - A new study by researchers at the University of Bath has suggested that hairdressers can play a key role in supporting climate action.
- [Green hydrogen faces setback without structural reforms, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/green-hydrogen-faces-setback-without-structural-reforms-study-finds/) - Green hydrogen could fail as a sustainable fuel option unless countries 'rapidly decarbonise their energy grids', the University of Sheffield has warned.
- [Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team announces multi-year carbon removals initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mercedes-amg-petronas-formula-one-team-announces-multi-year-carbon-removals-initiative/) - The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has announced the expansion of its carbon removals portfolio.
- [National Grid trial showcases power adjustment capabilities of data centres](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/national-grid-trial-showcases-power-adjustment-capabilities-of-data-centres/) - The UK's National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres in real time.
- [Standard Chartered achieves sustainable finance milestone](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/standard-chartered-achieves-sustainable-finance-milestone/) - Standard Chartered delivered $1.07 billion in sustainable finance income in its most recent full-year, achieving its target of $1 billion by 2025.
- [Mars unveils new philanthropic platform, the Mars Impact Fund](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mars-unveils-new-philanthropic-platform-the-mars-impact-fund/) - Mars, Incorporated has announced the launch of the Mars Impact Fund, which will seek to 'accelerate meaningful and lasting impact' in global communities.
- [Moeve set to begin construction on southern Europe's largest green hydrogen plant](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/moeve-set-to-begin-construction-on-southern-europes-largest-green-hydrogen-plant/) - Moeve has said that it is ready to commence construction of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, the largest green hydrogen plant in southern Europe.
- [EcoVadis announces winners of Sustainability Achievement Awards](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ecovadis-announces-winners-of-sustainability-achievement-awards/) - EcoVadis has announced the winners of its 10th annual Sustainability Achievement Awards, which recognise firms that are 'going above and beyond'.
- [Electric vehicle battery recycling market to be worth $87.7 billion by 2032](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/electric-vehicle-battery-recycling-market-to-be-worth-87-7-billion-by-2032/) - The global electric vehicle battery recycling market was worth $25.37 billion in 2025, and is set to grow to $87.7 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 19.38%.
- [Financial institutions making progress in adoption of sustainability disclosure standards](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/financial-institutions-making-progress-in-adoption-of-sustainability-disclosure-standards/) - A new study by PwC has explored how effectively financial institutions are adopting sustainability disclosure standards issued by the ISSB.
- [Marks & Spencer, Pilio launch programme to improve environmental footprint of cotton farming](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/marks-spencer-pilio-launch-programme-to-improve-environmental-footprint-of-cotton-farming/) - Marks & Spencer has teamed up with sustainability innovation provider Pilio on an initiative to promote access to clean energy and strengthen biodiversity.
- [Net Zero Asset Managers initiative relaunches, with over 250 asset managers on board](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/net-zero-asset-managers-initiative-relaunches-with-over-250-asset-managers-committed/) - The Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative has relaunched, with more than 250 asset managed signing on to an updated commitment statement.
- [UK activist groups to protest against data centre expansion](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-activist-groups-set-to-protest-against-data-centre-expansion/) - Activist groups across the UK, led by Global Action Plan, are holding two days of protests against the expansion of hyperscale data centres.
- [Rooftop photovoltaics can help alleviate solar's land-use issue, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/rooftop-photovoltaics-can-help-alleviate-solars-land-use-issue-study-finds/) - Rooftop photovoltaic systems can help make solar power's land use more efficient, a new study by McGill University has found.
- [Danish universities team up to accelerate the green transition of the built environment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/danish-universities-team-up-to-accelerate-the-green-transition-of-the-built-environment/) - Four Danish universities have joined forces on a project to accelerate the green transformation of the construction sector and built environment.
- [Climate scientist calls out 'demonstrably incorrect' US environmental claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/climate-scientist-calls-out-demonstrably-incorrect-us-environmental-claims/) - Professor Benjamin Santer has criticised a major US government report that makes 'demonstrably incorrect' claims about the role of human activity in global warming.
- [New study explores whether AI can drive short-run sustainable growth](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/new-study-explores-whether-ai-can-drive-short-run-sustainable-growth/) - A new study has explored whether AI can support short-run sustainable growth, given criticism over the energy consumption of data-driven transformation.
- [How climate risk is redefining competitiveness in European business](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-climate-risk-is-redefining-competitiveness-in-european-business/) - Business leaders risk underestimating how rapidly climate-related risks are reshaping capital markets and, by extension, competitiveness.
- [Ireland unveils new 'whole-of-government' circular economy strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-unveils-new-whole-of-government-circular-economy-strategy/) - Ireland has launched a new national plan to accelerate the country's transition from a linear 'take-make-waste' model to a circular, sustainable economy.
- [Climate threats could be a trillion-dollar problem for the global sports economy by 2050](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/climate-threats-could-be-a-trillion-dollar-problem-for-the-global-sports-economy-by-2050/) - The global sports economy could be worth as much as $8.8 trillion by 2050, however climate and environmental risks could put much of this growth at risk.
- [SustainbilityOnline's 'Ambition Into Action' report set to land this Thursday](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainbilityonlines-ambition-into-action-report-to-be-published-this-week/) - The inaugural Ambition Into Action report from SustainbilityOnline, is set to be published this week.
- [What investors, regulators and the public expect from double materiality assessments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/what-investors-regulators-and-the-public-expect-from-double-materiality-assessments/) - What investors, regulators and the public expect from double materiality assessments. Op-ed by Dr Luan Ho, Tunley Environmental.
- [Silvania appoints CEO to advance its nature restoration agenda](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/silvania-appoints-ceo-to-advance-its-nature-restoration-agenda/) - Race To Belém co-founder Silvania has appointed a new chief executive, Eelco Hoekstra, as it seeks to expand its global nature restoration agenda.
- [Just 17% of consumers willing to pay a premium for more sustainable products](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/just-17-of-consumers-willing-to-pay-a-premium-for-more-sustainable-products/) - Some 45% of European consumers consider sustainability when shopping, a rise of five percentage points year-on-year.
- [Environmental concerns a key driver of Gen Z and millennial behaviour, Deloitte study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/environmental-concerns-a-key-driver-of-gen-z-and-millennial-behaviour-deloitte-study-finds/) - Environmental concerns have a deep-rooted impact on the behaviour of Gen Zs and millennials, according to a new study by Deloitte.
- [Nestlé, Barry Callebaut team up on net zero cocoa project in Brazil](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-barry-callebaut-team-up-on-net-zero-cocoa-project-in-brazil/) - Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have teamed up on what they have described as a 'groundbreaking partnership' aimed at accelerating net zero cocoa in Brazil.
- [Coalition calls for urgent implementation of EUDR](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/coalition-calls-for-urgent-implementation-of-eudr/) - A coalition of companies, non-governmental and multi-stakeholder organisations has called on the European Union to urgently implement the EUDR.
- [Clean energy investment can spearhead Indonesia's economic growth, says WRI](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clean-energy-investment-can-spearhead-indonesias-economic-growth-says-wri/) - Investment in clean energy and energy efficiency is likely to play a key role in accelerating Indonesia's twin goals of sustaining 8% annual GDP growth through 2029
- [COP30 presidency sets out 'Action Agenda' in new letter](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cop30-presidency-sets-out-action-agenda-in-new-letter/) - The COP30 presidency has published its fourth official letter, in which it announced its vision for the COP30 Action Agenda, which in turn will seek to accelerate the implementation of the Global Stocktake. The COP30 Action Agenda will be structured around six pillars, including transitioning energy, industry and transport; stewarding forests, oceans and biodiversity; transforming
- [Amazon unveils 2024 sustainability report, reaffirms climate pledge](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/amazon-unveils-2024-sustainability-report-reaffirms-climate-pledge/) - Amazon has reaffirmed its goal to reach net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040, as it unveiled its 2024 sustainability report.
- [71% of consumers want to take a more sustainable approach to fashion shopping](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/71-of-consumers-want-to-take-a-more-sustainable-approach-to-fashion-shopping/) - Seven in ten (71%) consumers want to shop for fashion items in a more sustainable manner, while 74% want to wear clothes more sustainably, according to Zalando.
- [Postponement of EUDR enables deforestation laggards to buy more time, says Mighty Earth](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/postponement-of-eudr-enables-deforestation-laggards-to-buy-more-time-says-mighty-earth/) - The Council of the European Union has adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
- [Water usage associated with AI misunderstood by many consumers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/water-usage-associated-with-ai-misunderstood-by-many-consumers/) - Fewer than half (46%) of US consumers are aware of the water required to mak e AI technology and operate data centres, while 55% recognise the power needed.
- [Nearly half of Australian consumers consider sustainability an 'important factor'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/nearly-half-of-australian-consumers-consider-sustainability-an-important-factor/) - Close to half (46%) of Australian shoppers consider sustainability an important factor in their purchasing decisions, a new study has found.
- [What European city has the best air quality?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/what-european-city-has-the-best-air-quality/) - Stockholm is the European capital city with the best air quality, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
- [Energy transition pushing project finance into a 'new era', study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-transition-pushing-project-finance-into-a-new-era-study-suggests/) - The global energy transition, coupled with accelerated digitalisation and the rise of AI, is pushing global project finance into a 'new era'.
- [Global aviation emissions could be halved through more efficient planning, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/global-aviation-emissions-could-be-halved-through-more-efficient-planning-study-claims/) - Global aviation emissions could be reduced by between 50% and 75% through the combination of three strategies to boost efficiency, a new study has found.
- [Uniper signs deal to source renewable ammonia from India](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uniper-signs-deal-to-source-renewable-ammonia-from-india/) - Uniper has signed a long-term binding offtake agreement with AM Green Ammonia to source up to 500,000 tonnes per year of renewable ammonia from India.
- [The world's most sustainable festivals named by A Greener Future](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-worlds-most-sustainable-festivals-named-by-a-greener-future/) - Some 25 festivals and events in 12 different countries achieved AGF Certification in 2025, A Greener Future has announced.
- [MGM Resorts powers Las Vegas properties with solar energy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mgm-resorts-powers-las-vegas-properties-with-solar-energy/) - MGM Resorts International has announced that it is now powering 100% of the daytime electricity needs of its resorts on the Las Vegas Strip with solar energy.
- [CATL, Ellen MacArthur Foundation publish roadmap for circular EV batteries](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/catl-ellen-macarthur-foundation-publish-roadmap-for-circular-ev-batteries/) - Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have released a white paper outlining a circular value-chain roadmap for EV batteries.
- [North Sea energy agreement is "Europe’s path to true independence"](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/north-sea-energy-agreement-is-europes-path-to-true-independence/) - The declarations signed at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, to foster offshore #energy cooperation, represent "Europe’s path to true independence".
- [Almost all new electricity generation capacity in the US to come from renewables and battery storage this year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/almost-all-new-electricity-generation-capacity-in-the-us-to-come-from-renewables-and-battery-storage-this-year/) - Renewables and battery storage are set to account for 99.2% of net new electricity generating capacity in the United States in 2026.
- [Close to two million battery-electric cars were registered in Europe last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/close-to-two-million-battery-electric-cars-were-registered-in-europe-last-year/) - Some 1.9 billion battery-electric cars (BEVs) were registered in the European Union during 2025, with BEVs accounting for 17.4% of all new car registrations.
- [Sustainability is the "cornerstone" of food industry resilience, says Tesco CEO](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-is-the-cornerstone-of-food-industry-resilience-says-tesco-ceo/) - Sustainability needs to be viewed as the "cornerstone of business resilience" in the food industry, Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy has told an event in London
- [Keppel and Aster team up on sustainable aviation fuel project in Singapore](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/keppel-and-aster-team-up-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel-project-in-singapore/) - Asset manager Keppel has teamed up with energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions firm Aster on a project to assess the development o SAF in Singapore.
- [Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance concludes work as a standalone initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/net-zero-financial-service-providers-alliance-concludes-work-as-a-standalone-initiative/) - The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) has announced that it is winding down its operations as s standalone initiative.
- [10,000 global businesses now have validated science-based climate targets, says SBTi](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/10000-global-businesses-now-have-validated-science-based-climate-targets-says-sbti/) - The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has said that the number of global businesses that have validated science-based climate targets has reached 10,000.
- [Nestlé announces collaboration to scale regenerative agriculture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-announces-collaboration-to-scale-regenerative-agriculture/) - Nestlé has announced a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as part of its efforts to scale regenerative agriculture globally.
- [Growing EV adoption will force oil and gas companies to diversify revenue streams](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/growing-ev-adoption-will-force-oil-and-gas-companies-to-diversify-revenue-streams/) - The continued growth of EV adoption around the world is reshaping the outlook for the oil and gas industry, which will need to diversify its revenue streams.
- [C40 Cities announces partnership to accelerate climate action in Latin America](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/c40-cities-announces-partnership-to-accelerate-climate-action-in-latin-america/) - C40 Cities has announced a partnership with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, which will unlock finance to accelerate climate action.
- [The UK's 'impact economy' contributes 15% of total GDP](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-uks-impact-economy-contributes-15-of-total-gdp/) - The UK's 'impact economy', including mission-led and impact-oriented businesses, contributes £428 billion in gross value added to the country's economy.
- [Shareholders question BP's commitment to further oil and gas investment](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shareholders-question-bps-commitment-to-further-oil-and-gas-investment/) - Investors have filed a shareholder resolution calling on BP to explain how further investment in oil and gas will deliver value for shareholders.
- [Responsible procurement practices needed to support coffee producers, says group](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/responsible-procurement-practices-needed-to-support-coffee-producers-says-group/) - Coffee producers from Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras, Uganda, Indonesia, Guatemala, Mexico and Sri Lanka have called on downstream buyers to adopt a commitment to responsible procurement.
- [Depletion of war-torn Ukraine's soil nutrients could impact global food security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/depletion-of-war-torn-ukraines-soil-nutrients-could-impact-global-food-security/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine is accelerating the loss of soil nutrients, impacting both the country's agricultural productivity as well as global food security.
- [Previously-owned electric vehicles offer car buyers the lowest lifetime cost of ownership, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/previously-owned-electric-vehicles-offer-car-buyers-the-lowest-lifetime-cost-of-ownership-study-suggests/) - A new study by the University of Michigan has suggested that previously-owned electric vehicles offer car buyers the lowest lifetime cost of ownership.
- [Half of airline passengers say environmental concerns influence their choice of airline](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/half-of-airline-passengers-say-environmental-concerns-influence-their-choice-of-airline/) - Just over half (51%) of airline passengers in the UK say that environmental concerns influence their choice of airline, a new study has found.
- ['Business as usual' is driving biodiversity decline, says report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/business-as-usual-is-driving-biodiversity-decline-says-report/) - A 'business as usual' mindset is contributing to continued biodiversity decline, a new report by IPBES has found.
- [Biodiversity loss increasing mosquitoes' thirst for human blood, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/biodiversity-loss-increasing-mosquitoes-thirst-for-human-blood-study-finds/) - Biodiversity loss in Brazil's Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest) is increasing mosquitoes' thirst for human blood, a study has found.
- [Latvian startup secures funding to generate electricity on the moon](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/latvian-startup-secures-funding-to-generate-electricity-on-the-moon/) - Deep Space Energy has closed a pre-seed funding round totalling €930,000 to develop technology that one day could be used to generate electricity on the moon.
- [Current forest policies may undermine net-zero goals, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/current-forest-policies-may-undermine-net-zero-goals-study-suggests/) - National forest regulations, particularly in the Amazon region, may undermine global targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a new study has suggested.
- [European enterprises focusing more on financial and operational outcomes from ESG](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-enterprises-focusing-more-on-financial-and-operational-outcomes-from-esg/) - European businesses are shifting from focusing on sustainability through a purely regulatory lens to achieving measurable financial and operational outcomes.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo acquires stake in Herbalife's Pro2col digital wellness technology](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cristiano-ronaldo-acquires-stake-in-herbalifes-pro2col-digital-wellness-technology/) - Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 10% equity stake in HBL Pro2col Software, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herbalife.
- [Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Joe Franses discusses the group's 'This Is Forward' strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/coca-cola-europacific-partners-joe-franses-discusses-the-groups-this-is-forward-strategy/) - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' sustainability action plan, This Is Forward, includes targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
- [How Tesco is enhancing animal welfare – insights from Natalie Smith](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/how-tesco-is-enhancing-animal-welfare-insights-from-natalie-smith/) - Tesco has made significant advancements in animal welfare in recent years, most notably in chicken welfare. Natalie Smith explains.
- [Allianz Commercial’s Dr. Funké Adeosun on sustainable insurance in a changing world](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/allianz-commercials-dr-funke-adeosun-on-sustainable-insurance-in-a-changing-world/) - Dr Funké Adeosun is the Global Sustainability Practice Head at Allianz Commercial, overseeing the insurance giant’s Sustainable Solutions team
- [Marcel Martin of Coca-Cola HBC discusses the importance of water stewardship](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/marcel-martin-of-coca-cola-hbc-discusses-the-importance-of-water-stewardship/) - Coca-Cola HBC, a strategic bottling partner of The Coca‑Cola Company, has identified water stewardship as a key pillar of its sustainability strategy.
- [The nuclear option – Charles Oppenheimer chats to SustainabilityOnline](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-nuclear-option-charles-oppenheimer-chats-to-sustainabilityonline/) - Charles Oppenheimer, founder of the Oppenheimer Project, is seeking to change the narrative on nuclear. SustainabilityOnline caught up with him.
- [SDG Academy’s Patrick Paul Walsh on how governments can empower the green revolution](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sdg-academys-patrick-paul-walsh-on-how-governments-can-empower-the-green-revolution/) - Governments have an important role to play in shaping how companies can meet their sustainability commitments, according to Patrick Paul Walsh.
- [TotalEnergies Corbion's Thomas Philipon on embracing an alternative to plastic](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/totalenergies-corbions-thomas-philipon-on-embracing-an-alternative-to-plastic/) - TotalEnergies Corbion's Thomas Philipon talks to SustainabilityOnline about how businesses can embrace a sustainable alternative to plastic.
- [Radisson Hotel Group’s Inge Huijbrechts on decarbonising the hotel industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/radisson-hotel-groups-inge-huijbrechts-on-decarbonising-the-hotel-industry/) - As the Chief Sustainability and Security Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, Inge Huijbrechts oversees the implementation of the group's sustainability strategy.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum's Didier Bergeret on why businesses need to be pragmatic about sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-consumer-goods-forums-didier-bergeret-on-why-businesses-need-to-be-pragmatic-about-sustainability/) - SustainabilityOnline talks to The Consumer Goods Forum's Didier Bergeret about why businesses need to be pragmatic about sustainability.
- [Rohlig SUUS Logistics CEO Piotr Chmielewski on managing sustainability tensions in the logistics sector](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/rohlig-suus-ceo-piotr-chmielewski-on-managing-sustainability-tensions-in-the-logistics-sector/) - Rohlig SUUS Logistics chairman Piotr Chmielewski talks to SustainabilityOnline about the challenge of managing sustainability tensions in the logistics sector.
- [Alltech’s Tara McCarthy discusses a ‘World Without Cows’ ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/alltechs-tara-mccarthy-discusses-a-world-without-cows/) - SustainabilityOnline caught up with Tara McCarthy, global vice president of ESG at Alltech, to discuss the role of the food industry in the climate debate.
- [World Benchmarking Alliance’s Vicky Sins on how businesses can drive a ‘just transition’](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/world-benchmarking-alliances-vicky-sins-on-how-businesses-can-drive-a-just-transition/) - During COP29, SustainabilityOnline caught up with Vicky Sins, Decarbonisation and Energy Transformation Lead, World Benchmarking Alliance.
- [Deloitte’s Pradeep Philip and Randy Jagt on the challenge of feeding the world sustainably](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/deloittes-pradeep-philip-and-randy-jagt-on-how-to-feed-the-world-sustainably/) - SustainabilityOnline caught up with Deloitte's Dr Pradeep Philip and Randy Jagt to discuss the challenge of transitioning to a more sustainable food landscape.
- [Reckitt's David Croft on why collaboration is crucial to achieving sustainability goals](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/reckitts-david-croft-on-why-collaboration-is-crucial-to-achieving-sustainability-goals/) - SustainabilityOnline meets David Croft, the group head of sustainability at health and home hygiene giant Reckitt.
- [Ignacio Gavilan, CEO of InsectBiotech, on the scaling potential of insect protein](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ignacio-gavilan-ceo-of-insectbiotech-on-the-scaling-potential-of-insect-protein/) - Headquartered in Spain, InsectBiotech isn't the first ag-tech company seeking to convert agricultural residues into sustainable protein, oil, and fertiliser.
- [Spinneys CEO Sunil Kumar on meeting customer expectations around sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/spinneys-ceo-sunil-kumar-on-meeting-customer-expectations-around-sustainability/) - Sunil Kumar, chief executive of retailer Spinneys, talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of meeting customer expectations around sustainability.
- [H&M Group's Ulrika Leverenz on enhancing transparency in the fashion supply chain](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/hm-groups-ulrika-leverenz-on-enhancing-transparency-in-the-fashion-supply-chain/) - Ulrika Leverenz heads up the green investment arm of fashion giant H&M Group, which oversees the advancement of the group's sustainability objectives.
- [Smart DCC’s Stephanie Burrell on building the digital backbone for a clean energy future](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/smart-dccs-stephanie-burrell-on-building-the-digital-backbone-for-a-clean-energy-future/) - Smart DCC operates the network that connects Britain’s smart meters to energy suppliers – providing the infrastructure to support more than 100 million devices.
- [Nestlé's Florence Henry on how regenerative agriculture can ensure supply chain stability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/nestles-florence-henry-on-how-regenerative-agriculture-can-ensure-supply-chain-stability/) - SustainablityOnline talks to Nestlé's Florence Henry about how regenerative agriculture can ensure supply chain stability in a turbulent world.
- [Capgemini Invent's Sunil Bharadwaj on turning sustainability into a strategic IT differentiator](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/capgemini-invents-sunil-bharadwaj-on-turning-sustainability-into-a-strategic-it-differentiator/) - Capgemini Invent's Sunil Bharadwaj talks to SustainabilityOnline about turning sustainability into a strategic IT differentiator.
- [Decathlon's John Thomas on giving sustainability a sporting chance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/decathlons-john-thomas-on-giving-sustainability-a-sporting-chance/) - Decathlon's John Thomas talks to SustainabilityOnline about why giving sustainability needs to be given a sporting chance.
- [Ferrero's Mario Abreu on how sustainable collaboration can drive business stability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ferreros-mario-abreu-on-how-sustainable-collaboration-can-drive-business-stability/) - Ferrero's Mario Abreu talks to SustainabilityOnline about the role of sustainable collaboration in driving business stability.
- [Sopht's Jérémie Veg on 'making the invisible visible' when it comes to IT sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sophts-jeremie-veg-on-making-the-invisible-visible-when-it-comes-to-it-sustainability/) - Finding the balance between rapidly advancing digital technology capabilities and ensuring sustainability requirements are met can be a headache for businesses.
- [Kinset's Katie O'Riordan on how fashion brands can stay compliant with sustainability standards](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/kinsets-katie-oriordan-on-how-fashion-brands-can-stay-compliant-with-sustainability-standards/) - Online platform Kinset was founded three years ago to assist businesses in the fashion industry with streamlining their sustainability data management.
- [Oddbox's Emilie Vanpoperinghe on balancing profit and purpose](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/oddboxs-emilie-vanpoperinghe-on-balancing-profit-and-purpose/) - Emilie Vanpoperinghe is the CEO of Oddbox, a platform founded in 2016 that seeks to fight food waste by rescuing 'wonky' surplus fruit and vegetables.
- [Sustainability and ethical sourcing set to influence UK restaurant sector](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-and-ethical-sourcing-set-to-influence-uk-restaurant-sector/) - Sustainability is set to have a significant influence on the UK restaurant sector this year, with four fifths of restaurant owners planning to focus on it.
- [Brazil, India team up on Open Planetary Intelligence Network](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/brazil-india-team-up-on-open-planetary-intelligence-network/) - Brazil and India have announced the launch of the Open Planetary Intelligence Network, an collaborative initiative that will use digital public infrastructure.
- [Impact of carbon pricing on sustainable food consumption explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/impact-of-carbon-pricing-on-sustainable-food-consumption-explored-in-new-report/) - A study in the Nature Food journal has explored the level to which environmental impacts linked to food consumption could be reduced through policy options.
- [Concerns over conflict rank higher than environmental issues, Kantar study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/concerns-over-conflict-rank-higher-than-environmental-issues-kantar-study-finds/) - Consumers around the world are more concerned about wars and conflict than they are about the environment, a new study by Kantar has found.
- [Sustainability initiatives delivering business benefits for professional sports venues](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-initiatives-delivering-business-benefits-for-professional-sports-venues/) - Sustainability initiatives are delivering positive business benefits for professional sports venues in the US, according to a new report by APTIM.
- [Global shift to plant-based diets could 'reshape' employment in farming sector](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-shift-to-plant-based-diets-could-reshape-employment-in-farming-sector/) - The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, a new study has found.
- [Researchers develop new energy storage system that could assist with building decarbonisation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/researchers-develop-new-energy-storage-system-that-could-assist-with-building-decarbonisation/) - Researchers have developed a novel energy storage system that they state could pave the way for greater decarbonisation of commercial buildings.
- [New technology offers solution to tacking water scarcity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-technology-offers-solution-to-tacking-water-scarcity/) - A new desalination membrane that converts seawater into freshwater has been developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
- [US businesses increasing adoption of digital sustainability solutions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/us-businesses-increasing-adoption-of-digital-sustainability-solutions/) - US businesses are continuing to ramp up their adoption of digital sustainability solutions to improve efficiency, manage risk and strengthen resilience.
- [Energy-saving 5G features could cut UK emissions significantly](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-saving-5g-features-could-cut-uk-emissions-significantly/) - Energy-efficient features built into 5G networks could reduce indirect carbon emissions in the UK by around 25 million tonnes of CO2.
- [Mandate to electrify EU corporate fleets could deliver significant EV sales, T&E says](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mandate-to-electrify-eu-corporate-fleets-could-deliver-significant-ev-sales-te-says/) - EU legislation mandating the electrification of the vehicle fleets of large companies could deliver 57% of the EV sales that carmakers need by 2030.
- [Neste, World Fuel expand availability of SAF to more than 100 airports](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/neste-world-fuel-expand-availability-of-saf-to-more-than-100-airports/) - Neste and World Fuel Services have announced a new five-year extension to their existing agreement, paving the way for SAF to be more widely available.
- [Sustainability requires operational discipline, not just strategic intent](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/sustainability-requires-operational-discipline-not-just-strategic-intent/) - Across Ireland and the UK, sustainability now sits firmly on board agendas. Targets are set. Net-zero ambitions are announced. The intent is clear.
- [Collaboration to limit air pollution across borders could prevent more than 1.32 million deaths each year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/collaboration-to-limit-air-pollution-across-borders-could-prevent-more-than-1-32-million-deaths-each-year/) - Collaboration to prevent harmful air pollution from travelling across borders could prevent as many as 1.32 million premature deaths each year by 2040.
- [What EU country boasts the lowest greenhouse gas footprint per capita?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/what-eu-country-boasts-the-lowest-greenhouse-gas-footprint-per-capita/) - The greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the European Union stood at 9.0 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per capita in 2023.
- [Repsol adjusts 2030 renewable targets, sees increase in low carbon generation income](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/repsol-adjusts-2030-renewable-targets-sees-increase-in-low-carbon-generation-income/) - Repsol has adjusted its targets for renewable capacity by the end of the decade, despite seeing increased income from its Low Carbon Generation business.
- [The business case for sustainability – 5 ways purpose-led brands are outperforming competitors](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-business-case-for-sustainability-5-ways-purpose-led-brands-are-outperforming-competitors/) - 5 ways purpose-led brands are outperforming competitors: 1. Meeting consumer demands, 2. Predicting consumer demands, 3. Gaining audience trust, 4. Future-proof
- [Sustainable aviation fuel market to be worth over $350 billion by 2035](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-aviation-fuel-market-to-be-worth-over-350-billion-by-2035/) - The global sustainable aviation fuel market is set to be worth around $357.4 billion by 2035, experiencing exponential growth from 2030 onwards.
- [Art installations across Europe highlight environmental damage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/art-installations-across-europe-highlight-environmental-damage-of-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/) - Art has appeared in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, and Moldova to highlight the environmental damage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- [Researchers explore potential of 'flow batteries' in energy storage](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/researchers-explore-potential-of-flow-batteries-in-energy-storage/) - Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio are exploring the development of new battery materials for so-called 'flow batteries'.
- [Two fifths of Irish car buyers intend to purchase an electric vehicle: EY](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/two-fifths-of-irish-car-buyers-intend-to-purchase-an-electric-vehicle-ey/) - Two fifths (40%) of Irish car buyers intend to purchase an electric vehicle in the next two years, research from EY's Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) has found.
- [LEAD Network recognises leaders advancing gender equity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/lead-network-recognises-leaders-advancing-gender-equity/) - LEAD Network has announced its 2025 Changemakers, recognising the businesses and industry leaders that are advancing gender equity.
- [More than 170 companies joined the UN Global Compact Network USA last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-170-companies-joined-the-un-global-compact-network-usa-last-year/) - More than 170 firms joined the UN Global Compact Network USA last year, in what was a 'milestone year' for the network, it said in its 2025 Annual Report.
- [Sustainable products account for more than a quarter of sales at Swedish retailer Axfood](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-products-account-for-more-than-a-quarter-of-sales-at-swedish-retailer-axfood/) - Swedish retailer Axfood has said that as of last year, sustainability-labelled products accounted for 26.6% of its sales.
- [Ireland's EPA announces funding for 24 new research projects](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-epa-announces-funding-for-24-new-research-projects/) - Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced €6.5 million in funding for 24 new projects addressing climate and environmental policy issues.
- [Coalition of organisations files suit challenging US EPA's repeal of endangerment finding](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/coalition-of-organisations-files-suit-against-us-epas-repeal-of-endangerment-finding/) - A coalition of environmental and health organisations has filed a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the endangerment finding.
- [Europe should strengthen its commitment to clean energy following US policy changes, say European Greens](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/europe-should-strengthen-its-commitment-to-clean-energy-following-us-policy-changes-say-european-greens/) - Following the Trump administration's decision to erase the 'endangerment finding, the European Green Party has called on European leaders to step up commitments
- [The missing ingredient in paint industry decarbonisation is consistent regulation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-missing-ingredient-in-paint-industry-decarbonisation-is-consistent-regulation/) - It’s an often-overlooked fact of decorating: at its core, we’re working with chemicals. This reality shapes the sustainability challenges facing our industry.
- [Extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean becoming more severe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/extreme-heatwaves-across-the-caribbean-becoming-more-severe/) - Extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean region are becoming 'significantly more frequent, longer and severe', a new study has found.
- [Container shipping reached its highest level of efficiency for two years in Q4 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/container-shipping-reached-its-highest-level-of-efficiency-for-two-years-in-q4-2025/) - Container shipping reached a two-year peak in efficiency in the final quarter of 2025, according to new data from VesselBot.
- [Transport-related emissions continue to rise in Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/transport-related-emissions-continue-to-rise-in-europe/) - Transport-related emissions continue to rise in Europe, even as other sectors have reported 'substantial reductions', a new report by the EEA has found.
- [GULF secures $1.9bn loan facility to develop renewable energy projects in Thailand](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/gulf-secures-1-9bn-loan-facility-to-develop-renewable-energy-projects-in-thailand/) - GULF has secured loan facilities worth THB 60 billion ($1.9 billion) to support the development of 27 renewable energy projects in Thailand.
- [Food waste-based compost not as effective as potting mix alone, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/food-waste-based-compost-not-as-effective-as-potting-mix-alone-study-suggests/) - While compost derived from food waste represents an effective means of diverting waste from landfill, it is not as effective as peat moss–based potting mix.
- [India's energy system needs to embrace flexibility, says Ember](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indias-energy-system-needs-to-embrace-flexibility-says-ember/) - The fact that grid operators in India were forced to curtail renewable generation to preserve system stability indicates the need for greater energy flexibility.
- [McCain Foods hits milestone in 'Farms of the Future' initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mccain-foods-hits-milestone-in-farms-of-the-future-initiative/) - McCain Foods has published its 2025 Global Sustainability Report, in which it announced a milestone in its 'Farms of the Future' initiative.
- ['Living walls' can boost biodiversity in urban environments, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/living-walls-can-boost-biodiversity-in-urban-environments-study-finds/) - 'Living walls', structures comprised of flowers and plants that are affixed to the outside of commercial buildings, can play a 'significant role in boosting urban biodiversity.
- [More consumers seeking out 'clean-label' products, says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-consumers-seeking-out-clean-label-products-says-globaldata/) - As health and wellness priorities continue to influence consumer habits, the rise of clean-label food and drink products gaining momentum, GlobalData has said.
- [Cigarette filters are an 'underestimated' source of microplastic pollution, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cigarette-filters-are-an-underestimated-source-of-microplastic-pollution-study-claims/) - The extent of microplastic pollution from cigarette filters is the topic of a new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo.
- [Link between climate change and wellbeing explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/link-between-climate-change-and-wellbeing-explored-in-new-report/) - A new study by researchers at the IIASA has outlined the ways in which climate change, social conditions, and economic systems contribute to human wellbeing.
- [Study offers new insight into 'missing plastics' in marine pollution](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/study-offers-new-insight-into-missing-plastics-in-marine-pollution/) - A study by researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University has traced how microplastics from polymer-coated fertilisers (PCF) end up deposited on beaches.
- [Could fungi grown on food production side streams be the next big thing in plant-based food?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/could-fungi-grown-on-food-production-side-streams-be-the-next-big-thing-in-plant-based-food/) - A study by has suggested that fungi grown on side streams generated by food production, could be effectively developed into plant-based food additives.
- [Global sports economy faces 'unprecedented' challenge from climate change](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-sports-economy-faces-unprecedented-challenge-from-climate-change/) - The global sports economy, worth around $2.3 trillion annually, faces an 'unprecedented challenge from climate change', the World Economic Forum has said.
- [Just two fifths of UK farmers have diversified their cropping, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/just-two-fifths-of-uk-farmers-have-diversified-their-cropping-study-finds/) - Diversifying cropping to grow vegetables, fruit and pulses is a proven way of boosting farming resilience and soil health, a new study by the NFFN has found.
- [Ammonia emissions could be halved by 2050 if 'ambitious' measures are implemented](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ammonia-emissions-could-be-halved-by-2050-if-ambitious-measures-are-implemented/) - 'Ambitious' implementation pathways could lead to a 50% reduction in ammonia (NH₃) emissions from human activities by 2050, a study has suggested.
- [Two fifths of German consumers would opt for an EV for their next car purchase](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/two-fifths-of-german-consumers-would-opt-for-an-ev-for-their-next-car-purchase/) - Two fifths (39%) of German consumers would choose an electric vehicle for their next car purchase, with 16% willing to go fully-electric, up from 14% last year.
- [Sustainable seafood sales rose last year in the UK, US](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-seafood-sales-rose-last-year-in-the-uk-us/) - New data by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) shows that sales of certified sustainable seafood featuring the MSC ecolabel rose by 14% last year in the UK.
- [Weakening of EU car emissions targets will reduce electric vehicle share by 15%](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/weakening-of-eu-car-emissions-targets-will-reduce-electric-vehicle-share-by-15/) - The weakening of the European Commission's car emissions regulations will likely reduce the share of battery electric vehicles by 15% by 2035, T&E has said.
- [More than four fifths of new passenger cars in Denmark are electric vehicles](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-four-fifths-of-new-passenger-cars-in-denmark-are-electric-vehicles/) - Some 82.9% of new car registrations in Denmark in January were for electric vehicles, with 10,618 EVs registered overall during the month.
- [A Healthier Earth and Cefetra secure finding for low-carbon fertiliser development](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/a-healthier-earth-and-cefetra-secure-finding-for-low-carbon-fertiliser-development/) - A Healthier Earth and Cefetra, have been awarded £1.34 million in funding from DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme, which will fund a low-carbon fertiliser.
- [YOUROPE launches tool to help outdoor events better prepare for extreme weather](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/yourope-launches-tool-to-help-outdoor-events-better-prepare-for-extreme-weather/) - YOUROPE has launched the Weather Preparedness & Resilience Toolbox, helping organisers of outdoor events better prepare for extreme weather events.
- [IUCN, UNEP team up on water management initiative in Africa](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/iucn-unep-team-up-on-water-management-initiative-in-africa/) - The IUCN has teamed up with UNEP and the UNEP-DHI Centre to launch the CREATES water management programme.
- [ShareAction calls on investors to address air pollution 'blind spot'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shareaction-calls-on-investors-to-address-air-pollution-blind-spot/) - Responsible investment group ShareAction has called on investors to sufficiently address corporate air pollution in investment decision-making.
- [Economic pressure the main factor influencing sustainable household behaviour](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/economic-pressure-the-main-factor-influencing-sustainable-household-behaviour/) - A new study by home appliance firm Beko has suggested that financial pressures have the most influence on the adoption of sustainable household practices.
- [Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 set to take place in Jakarta in June](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-sustainable-development-congress-2026-set-to-take-place-in-jakarta-in-june/) - The 2026 edition of the Global Sustainable Development Congress is set to take place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Jakarta from 22-25 June 2026.
- [Sustainability, ecosystem development among key drivers of automotive brand value](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-ecosystem-development-among-key-drivers-of-automotive-brand-value/) - Sustainability and ecosystem development are now among the core metrics determining automotive brand value, a new report by AutoVision has suggested.
- [Inter-American Development Bank modernises lending structure](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/inter-american-development-bank-modernises-lending-structure/) - The Inter-American Development Bank has modified its lending structure to enable investment financing to be deployed faster and more efficiently.
- [Revival of overseas oil and gas extraction 'shatters France's international credibility'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/revival-of-overseas-oil-and-gas-extraction-shatters-frances-international-credibility/) - The French Senate has adopted a bill to revive oil and gas extraction in overseas territories, a move that 'dismantles a cornerstone of French climate policy'.
- [IKEA retailer Ingka Group makes progress on energy use, emissions reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ikea-retailer-ingka-group-makes-progress-on-energy-use-emissions-reduction/) - Ingka Group, which accounts for 87% of IKEA sales globally, has published its annual summary and sustainability report, outlining the progress it has made.
- [Smart city water infrastructure – retrofit over replace](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/smart-city-water-infrastructure-retrofit-over-replace/) - Cities worldwide face a critical challenge: their water infrastructure is aging, yet complete replacement is economically unsustainable.
- [European Union to invest €650 million in cross-border energy infrastructure](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-union-to-invest-e650-million-in-cross-border-energy-infrastructure/) - The European Union has announced that it will invest close to €650 million in several cross-border energy infrastructure projects.
- [Sustainability conferences in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-bulgaria-romania-and-moldova/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova over the coming year.
- [Mondra unveils tool to assist retailers and food businesses with Scope 3 measurement](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mondra-unveils-tool-to-assist-retailers-and-food-businesses-with-scope-3-measurement/) - Mondra has announced the launch of Base Year Recalculation, a tool developed to assist businesses with measuring and validating carbon footprint reductions.
- [Four fifths of Asia-Pacific SMEs take sustainability into account when trading with Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/four-fifths-of-asia-pacific-smes-take-sustainability-into-account-when-trading-with-europe/) - A new study by FedEx has found that 80% of SMEs based in the Asia Pacific region take sustainability into account when trading with Europe.
- [TotalEnergies to supply renewable energy to paper manufacturer SWM](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/totalenergies-to-supply-renewable-energy-to-paper-manufacturer-swm/) - TotalEnergies has signed a power purchase agreement with SWM, which will see the energy giant supply renewable electricity to three of its plants in France.
- [Dutch and German supermarkets 'lead the way' in climate performance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/dutch-and-german-supermarkets-lead-the-way-in-climate-performance/) - Dutch and German supermarkets are leading the way when it comes to how well their climate plans align with the Paris Agreement, a new study has found.
- [62 European regions selected for Pathways2Resilience initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/62-european-regions-selected-for-pathways2resilience-initiative/) - Some 62 climate-vulnerable regions across Europe have been selected to participate in the Pathways2Resilience initiative.
- [Mike Barry: The food industry transition is a lot more complex than other sectors](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/mike-barry-the-food-industry-transition-is-a-lot-more-complex-than-other-sectors/) - Transitioning the food industry to a more sustainable agenda will be more challenging than other sectors, given the "much broader waterfront of issues" at stake.
- [Sustainability conferences in Canada in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-canada/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Canada over the coming year.
- [ASEAN region could produce 8.5 million barrels of SAF per day by 2050](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/asean-region-could-produce-8-5-million-barrels-of-saf-per-day-by-2050/) - The ASEAN region has the potential to produce up to 8.5 million barrels of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per day by 2050, a new report has suggested.
- [Just 11% of UK consumers keen to go fully electric for next car purchase](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/just-11-of-uk-consumers-keen-to-go-fully-electric-for-next-car-purchase/) - Just over one in ten (11%) of UK consumers plan to purchase a fully-electric vehicle for their next car purchase, a new study by Deloitte has found.
- [Syngenta signs virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/syngenta-signs-virtual-power-purchase-agreement-with-statkraft/) - Syngenta has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, which will cover Syngenta’s crop protection and seeds operations in Europe.
- [Supply chain success in 2026 will be defined by how leaders learn from risk](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/supply-chain-success-in-2026-will-be-defined-by-how-leaders-learn-from-risk/) - Throughout 2026, one truth about supply chains will be impossible to ignore. Risk, including serious ethical and environmental concerns, cannot be avoided.
- [CTOs emerging as a key driver of sustainability, says Kearney](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ctos-emerging-as-a-key-driver-of-sustainability-says-kearney/) - More than 95% of CTOs are playing a key role in embedding sustainability within their organisations, a new report by consulting firm Kearney has found.
- [Envision Energy connects first AI wind turbine at inaugural project in Australia](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/envision-energy-connects-first-ai-wind-turbine-at-inaugural-project-in-australia/) - Envision Energy has grid-connected its first AI wind turbine prototype at its inaugural project at Fortescue's Nullagine Wind Project in Australia.
- [IFCO targets one million tonnes of annual emissions savings for customers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ifco-targets-one-million-tonnes-of-annual-emissions-savings-for-customers/) - Packaging solutions provider IFCO has set a target to help its customers save one million tonnes of carbon emissions per year between now and 2030.
- [Carbon capture to play a limited role in decarbonisation targets, IEEFA notes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/carbon-capture-to-play-a-limited-role-in-decarbonisation-targets-ieefa-notes/) - The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has noted that the IEA assigns a limited role to CCUS in its decarbonisation projections.
- [Ireland has the potential to become an energy-independent 'electrostate', says Wind Energy Ireland](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-has-the-potential-to-become-an-energy-independent-electrostate-says-wind-energy-ireland/) - Wind Energy Ireland has launched a new strategic plan to transform Ireland into one of Europe's first true 'electrostates' – a country powered by green energy,
- [Sustainable Foods 2026 to explore food industry prospects in a 'decade of disruption'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-foods-2026-to-explore-food-industry-prospects-in-a-decade-of-disruption/) - Sustainable Foods 2026, which takes place at the Business Design Centre in London on 28-29 January, will focus on the transition of the global food industry.
- [Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/wind-and-solar-generated-more-electricity-than-fossil-fuels-in-the-eu-last-year/) - Wind and solar together generated a record 30% of electricity in the European Union in 2025, surpassing electricity derived from fossil fuels for the first time
- [Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/impact-of-climate-change-on-winter-olympics-explored-in-new-report/) - With the 2026 Olympic Winter Games set to kick off, a new study explores the impact that climate change is having on the long-term viability of the competition.
- [Earth has entered an 'era of global water bankruptcy'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/earth-has-entered-an-era-of-global-water-bankruptcy/) - The world has entered what the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health has described as an 'era of global water bankruptcy'.
- [Over half Gen Z consumers have stopped buying a product due to excessive plastic packaging](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/over-half-gen-z-consumers-have-stopped-buying-a-product-due-to-excessive-plastic-packaging/) - More than half (53%) of Gen Z consumers in the US have stopped buying a particular product due to excessive plastic packaging use, a new study has found.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition publishes 'Turning waste into value' report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forums-food-waste-coalition-publishes-turning-waste-into-value-report/) - The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition has teamed up with Capgemini to release a new report analysing how food waste can be turned into an opportunity.
- [A third of US data centres could be off-grid by 2030, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/a-third-of-us-data-centres-could-be-off-grid-by-2030-study-suggests/) - A third of data centres operating in the United States could be fully self-sufficient in their energy needs by the end of the decade.
- [Ecolab, CDP team up to launch Water Use Efficiency Index](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ecolab-cdp-team-up-to-launch-water-use-efficiency-index/) - Ecolab has partnered with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a benchmarking tool that will enable companies to assess and improve water performance.
- [Three fifths of commercial real estate professionals rank energy efficiency as a top priority](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/three-fifths-of-commercial-real-estate-professionals-rank-energy-efficiency-as-a-top-priority/) - Three fifths (60%) of real estate professionals rank energy efficiency, and the associated reduction in expenses, as their top sustainability priority for 2026.
- [Climate risks 'redrawing the boundaries' of the insurance market](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/climate-risks-redrawing-the-boundaries-of-the-insurance-market/) - Climate risks are 'redrawing the boundaries' when it comes to how the insurance and reinsurance markets are managing losses.
- [TUI Group significantly increases use of sustainable aviation fuel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tui-group-significantly-increases-use-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - TUI Group has significantly increased its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across its airline network, using some 11,262 tonnes of SAF last year.
- [Why the Planetary Health Diet is a powerful tool for protecting the planet and strengthening food system resilience](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-the-planetary-health-diet-is-a-powerful-tool-for-protecting-the-planet-and-strengthening-food-system-resilience/) - What we put on our plates has substantial consequences for our planet, writes Sumati Bajaj, Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN International).
- [Water.org partners with Amazon, Starbucks and others on 'Get Blue' initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/water-org-partners-with-amazon-starbucks-and-others-on-get-blue-initiative/) - Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon alongside engineer Gary White, has announced a global initiative to accelerate access to safe water, Get Blue.
- [Global supply chains have entered era of 'structural volatility', says World Economic Forum](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-supply-chains-have-entered-era-of-structural-volatility-says-world-economic-forum/) - Supply chains around the world have entered an era of 'structural volatility', the World Economic Forum has said in a new report.
- [Houston develops environmental sustainability plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/houston-develops-environmental-sustainability-plan-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/) - Houston, Texas, has unveiled Impact Houston 26, a three-pronged plan to maximise the economic return and community benefit from the forthcoming FIFA World Cup.
- [Cement industry can play a larger role in sustainable waste management](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cement-industry-can-play-a-larger-role-in-sustainable-waste-management/) - The cement industry is well-placed to address the challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste, leading industry organisations have said in a statement.
- [New database explores the 'true' cost of food production](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-database-explores-the-true-cost-of-food-production/) - A new public database has been launched to provide data on the 'true environmental and health costs of food production'.
- [What is the world's most sustainable university?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/what-is-the-worlds-most-sustainable-university/) - Lund University in Sweden has been named as the most sustainable university in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.
- [Can the FIFA World Cup 2026 be sustainable?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/can-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-be-sustainable/) - There's not long to go until the FIFA World Cup kicks off next year, and the environmental impact of the tournament will also be worth tracking.
- [Top sustainability conferences in 2026 – this year's must-attend ESG events](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/top-sustainability-conferences-europes-must-attend-esg-events/) - There’s no shortage of sustainability conferences and trade shows taking place during 2026. SustainabilityOnline has compiled a comprehensive guide.
- [Cargill's first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel sets sail](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cargills-first-green-methanol-dual-fuel-dry-bulk-vessel-sets-sail/) - Commodities giant Cargill has announce that its first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel has commenced operations, the first of a new fleet of ships.
- [Global CEOs eager to invest in AI despite environmental concerns](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-ceos-eager-to-invest-in-ai-despite-environmental-concerns/) - CEOs plan to expand investment in artificial intelligence solutions, despite 83% of them recognising the environmental cost associated with rapid AI scaling.
- [CEOs in the US twice as likely to 'de-prioritise' sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ceos-in-the-us-twice-as-likely-to-de-prioritise-sustainability/) - Sustainability appears to be losing its lustre among CEOs in the US, with 38% saying that sustainability investments in 2026 are 'not a priority'.
- [Inter-American Development Bank issues first Amazonia Bond of 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/inter-american-development-bank-issues-first-amazonia-bond-of-2026/) - The IDB has issued its first 'Amazonia Bond' of the year, raising AU$1 billion to finance sustainable development projects across the Amazon region.
- [osapiens secures $100 million in Series C financing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/osapiens-secures-100-million-in-series-c-financing/) - osapiens, a developer of software to assist companies with managing sustainability and regulatory compliance, has secured $100 million in Series C financing.
- [Role of circular economy startups in fostering change explored in new study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/role-of-circular-economy-startups-in-fostering-change-explored-in-new-study/) - A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland has explored the role that circular economy startups play in driving systems change.
- [eBay sets out target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ebay-sets-out-target-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions-by-2045/) - eBay has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, which sets out how the online platform will seek to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
- [World Economic Forum calls for stepping up of investment in clean fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/world-economic-forum-calls-for-stepping-up-of-investment-in-clean-fuels/) - Investment in clean fuels will need to quadruple between now and the end of the decade if international ambitions are to be met, says the World Economic Forum.
- [Number of new electric cars licensed in Ireland rose by more than a third last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/number-of-new-electric-cars-licensed-in-ireland-rose-by-more-than-a-third-last-year/) - The number of new private electric cars licensed in Ireland rose by 36% last year, compared to 2024, increasing the share of EVs among new private cars to 19%.
- [The UK's latest offshore wind auction was the biggest in Europe to date](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-uks-latest-offshore-wind-auction-was-the-biggest-in-europe-to-date/) - The UK has awarded 8.4 GW of capacity in its latest offshore wind auction, making it the biggest offshore wind auction in Europe to date, Wind Europe has said.
- [Carbon reporting methods often miss a 'significant share' of emissions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/carbon-reporting-methods-often-miss-a-significant-share-of-emissions-study-suggests/) - Carbon reporting methods used by companies often overlook or undercount emissions from their supply chains, adding up to billions of tonnes of missed emissions.
- ["A strategic blunder", "A new low" – Global voices condemn Trump administration's withdrawal from UNFCCC](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/a-strategic-blunder-a-new-low-global-voices-condemn-trump-administrations-withdrawal-from-unfccc/) - US president Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum to formally withdraw the United States from dozens of international treaties and organisations.
- [Last year was the third-warmest on record, data shows](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/last-year-was-the-third-warmest-on-record/) - 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has found.
- [eBay announces expansion of Circular Fashion Fund](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ebay-announces-expansion-of-circular-fashion-fund/) - eBay has announced that it is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund programme, making it available to businesses across the EU, Switzerland, and Canada.
- [US greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.4% last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-rose-by-2-4-last-year/) - Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.4% last year, reversing the declines seen over the previous two years, according to new estimates from Rhodium Group.
- [Sustainability conferences in Spain in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-spain/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Spain over the coming year.
- [$1.3 trillion could be unlocked for the green energy transition without the need for new solutions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/1-3-trillion-could-be-unlocked-for-the-green-energy-transition-without-the-need-for-new-solutions/) - At least $1.3 trillion for the green energy transition could be unlocked by the world's 2,000 most influential companies, without the need for new solutions.
- [Cathay Pacific welcomes study exploring 'untapped potential' for scaling SAF in China](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cathay-pacific-welcomes-study-exploring-untapped-potential-for-scaling-saf-in-china/) - Aviation giant Cathay Pacific has welcomed the findings of a study that examines both the challenges and 'untapped potential' for scaling SAF in China.
- [Outokumpu, Norsk e-Fuel sign agreement to develop sustainable aviation fuel](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/outokumpu-norsk-e-fuel-sign-agreement-to-develop-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - Outokumpu has signed a MoU with Norsk e-Fuel to explore the development of a facility to convert carbon monoxide side streams into sustainable aviation fuel.
- [877 companies achieve a top score in CDP's 2025 'A List'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/877-companies-achieve-a-top-score-in-cdps-2025-a-list/) - Some 877 companies have earned a place on CDP's 2025 Corporate 'A List', with 23 firms achieving a 'Triple A' across climate change, forests and security.
- [Envision Energy announces first net-zero energy deployment in Brazil](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/envision-energy-announces-first-net-zero-energy-deployment-in-brazil/) - Envision Energy has announced a 30-year long-term service agreement with Brazilian renewable energy developer Casa dos Ventos.
- [Germany 'lost momentum' on climate action last year, says think tank](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/germany-lost-momentum-on-climate-action-last-year-says-think-tank/) - Germany saw a slowdown in momentum on climate action in 2025, according to a new report by the Agora Energiewende think tank.
- [Commitment to ESG can enhance company value, study suggests](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/commitment-to-esg-affects-company-value-study-suggests/) - Commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices can enhance company value and mitigate equity misvaluation, a new study has found.
- [Ocean temperatures reached a 'record high' last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ocean-temperatures-reached-a-record-high-last-year/) - In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances in Atmospheric Sciences journal found.
- [Standard Chartered raises €1 billion in inaugural green bond](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/standard-chartered-raises-e1-billion-in-inaugural-green-bond/) - Standard Chartered has issued its inaugural green bond, which will be used to finance renewable energy, green buildings and circular economy solutions.
- [Sustainability conferences in Portugal in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-portugal/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Portugal over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Greece, Türkiye, Cyprus and Malta in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-greece-turkiye-cyprus-and-malta/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Greece, Türkiye, Cyprus and Malta in 2026.
- [Dog's dinner – why some pets' diets generate higher emissions than those of their owners](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/dogs-dinner-why-some-pets-diets-generate-higher-emissions-than-those-of-their-owners/) - A new study has suggested dogs that are fed food with prime, meat-rich content have a bigger dietary carbon footprint, or pawprint, than those of their owners.
- [Adoption of heat pumps slower than expected across Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/adoption-of-heat-pumps-slower-than-expected-across-europe/) - While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe's reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower than expected, Ember has said in a new report.
- [SustainabilityOnline partners with Economist Impact’s 11th annual Sustainability Week](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainabilityonline-partners-with-economist-impacts-11th-annual-sustainability-week/) - SustainabilityOnline is delighted to be a media partner for Economist Impact’s 11th annual Sustainability Week, taking place from 2 to 4 March in London.
- [Impact of extreme weather events on US agricultural trade explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/impact-of-extreme-weather-events-on-us-agricultural-trade-explored-in-new-report/) - Despite its relative self-sufficiency, extreme weather events are increasingly putting pressure on the US agricultural system, a new study has found.
- [Baby boomers a driving force of boardroom sustainability decisions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/baby-boomers-a-driving-force-of-boardroom-sustainability-decisions/) - A new study by Murdoch University has suggested that baby boomers play a distinct role in shaping sustainability decisions at board level.
- [More effort needed to close the off-grid energy access gap](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-effort-needed-to-close-the-off-grid-energy-access-gap/) - Global off-grid renewable power capacity reached 11.1 gigawatts in 2024, providing electricity to 86 million people, IRENA has said.
- [Sustainability conferences in the Balkans in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-the-balkans/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place the Balkans over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Ukraine in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-ukraine/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Ukraine over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in France in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-france/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in France over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in the Nordic Region in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-the-nordics/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the Nordic region over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Poland in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-poland/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Poland over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Italy in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-italy/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Italy over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in the Baltic Region in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-the-baltic-region/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the Baltic Region over the coming year.
- [Sustainability conferences in Czechia and Slovakia in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-conferences-in-czechia-and-slovakia/) - Here's SustainabilityOnline's guide to some of the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Czechia and Slovakia over the coming year.
- [Global cost of food waste to reach $540 billion this year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/global-cost-of-food-waste-to-reach-540-billion-this-year/) - The global cost of food waste is projected to reach $540 billion this year, up from $526 billion last year, according to a new report by Avery Dennison.
- [NRGi Renewables becomes one of Denmark's largest renewable energy players following acquisition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nrgi-renewables-becomes-one-of-denmarks-largest-renewable-energy-players-following-acquisition/) - NRGi Renewables has announced the acquisition of 25 onshore wind turbines from SUSI Partners, making it one of the largest owners of renewable energy in Denmark
- [Spain, Denmark, Norway, and France leading the way in maritime e-fuel development](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/spain-denmark-norway-and-france-leading-the-way-in-maritime-e-fuel-development/) - Spain, Denmark, Norway, and France are leading the development of green fuels for the maritime sector, new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.
- [Microplastics impact the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/microplastics-impact-the-ability-of-oceans-to-absorb-carbon-dioxide-study-finds/) - Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth's oceans to absorb carbon dioxide.
- [Seafood producer Thai Union Group sees improvement in ESG score](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/seafood-producer-thai-union-group-sees-improvement-in-esg-score/) - Thai Union Group, which owns brands such as John West and Petit Navire, has reported an increase in its FTSE Russell ESG Score, a sustainability-focused index.
- [Renewable sources provided more than a quarter of US electricity generation in first ten months of 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/renewable-sources-provided-more-than-a-quarter-of-us-electricity-generation-in-first-ten-months-of-2025/) - Renewable sources were responsible for 25.7% of the total US electricity generation between January and October last year, despite pushbacks from government.
- [ESG reporting requirements 'changing the rules of the game' in agriculture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/esg-reporting-requirements-changing-the-rules-of-the-game-in-agriculture/) - ESG reporting requirements, such as the EU's CSRD have the potential to fundamentally reshape Europe's agricultural sector, a study has found.
- [Declining fuel tax from shift to electric vehicles to expose government budgets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/declining-fuel-tax-from-shift-to-electric-vehicles-to-expose-government-budgets/) - As consumers switch to electric vehicles, the shortfall in fuel tax revenues is likely to expose government budgets, particularly in lower-income countries.
- [Decision by traders to quit Soy Moratorium pact puts Brazil's agribusiness sector 'at risk'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/decision-by-traders-to-quit-soy-moratorium-pact-puts-brazils-agribusiness-sector-at-risk/) - The decision by member companies of ABIOVE to quit the soy moratorium, is a 'serious and unjustifiable setback for the private sector and for Brazil'.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum announces details of 2026 GFSI Conference](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-announces-details-of-2026-gfsi-conference/) - The 2026 edition of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference will take place in Vancouver, Canada, from 24-26 March.
- [Why the ISSB’s TNFD move changes how businesses must think about nature-related risks](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/why-the-issbs-tnfd-move-changes-how-businesses-must-think-about-nature-related-risks/) - The ISSB’s decision to integrate the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) into its global standards marks a major turning point.
- [More than two fifths of Irish firms cite upfront costs as a barrier to energy efficiency](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-two-fifths-of-irish-firms-cite-upfront-costs-as-a-barrier-to-energy-efficiency/) - More than two fifths (42%) of Irish businesses cite upfront costs as the main barrier to them introducing energy efficiency measures in their operations.
- [Extreme weather events occurred at 'concerning levels' in 2025, report says](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/extreme-weather-events-occurred-at-concerning-levels-in-2025-report-says/) - During 2025, extreme weather events continued to occur at 'concerning levels', driven by elevated global temperatures, World Weather Attribution has said.
- [Solar power the 'standout performer' in Europe's energy sector in 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/solar-power-the-standout-performer-in-europes-energy-sector-in-2025/) - Solar power was the clear standout performer in Europe's power sector in 2025, reaching 12.5% of the EU energy mix, the highest share recorded to date.
- [Sustainability to continue to be one of the 'strongest drivers of change' in packaging industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-to-continue-to-be-one-of-the-strongest-drivers-of-change-in-packaging-industry/) - Sustainability will continue to be 'one of the strongest drivers of change' in the packaging industry in 2026, according to new research from Esko.
- [Climate policies that change individual lifestyles can weaken public support](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/climate-policies-that-change-individual-lifestyles-can-weaken-public-support/) - Climate policies that target individual lifestyle changes – such as banning cars from city centres – can weaken public support for environmental actions.
- [Almost all new car sales in Norway last year were electric](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/almost-all-new-car-sales-in-norway-last-year-were-electric/) - Some 95.9% of all new car sales in Norway last year were electric cars, new data from Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV) has found.
- [Three quarters of C-suite leaders rate sustainability as a top priority](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/three-quarters-of-c-suite-leaders-rate-sustainability-as-a-top-priority/) - Some 75% of C-suite leaders rate sustainability as a 'top priority', an increase of six percentage points in just six months, a new report has found.
- [US renewable power capacity set to reach more than 1 TW by 2035](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/us-renewable-power-capacity-set-to-reach-more-than-1-tw-by-2035/) - Renewable power capacity in the United States is set to reach around 1.06 TW by 2035, up from around 414.5 GW in 2024.
- [Solarpro to develop largest solar power facility in Hungary](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/solarpro-to-develop-largest-solar-power-facility-in-hungary/) - Solarpro has announced plans to develop the largest solar power plant in Hungary, which will have a peak capacity of 450 MW when fully operational.
- [Changes to global food system could help limit global temperature rise](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/changes-to-global-food-system-could-help-limit-global-temperature-rise/) - A 'decisive transformation' of the food sector could contribute to limiting global warming, a new study led by PIK has found.
- [Tackling deforestation and plastic waste among top priorities for new CGF co-chairs](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tackling-deforestation-and-plastic-waste-among-top-priorities-for-new-cgf-co-chairs/) - The newly-appointed co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) are Tesco CEO Ken Murphy and PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta.
- [Plastic waste generation to reach 220 million tonnes this year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/plastic-waste-generation-to-reach-220-million-tonnes-this-year/) - A new report from EA Earth Action reveals that approximately 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024
- [Amcor looks to reduce environmental impact of shrink packaging](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/amcor-looks-to-reduce-environmental-impact-of-shrink-packaging/) - Amcor has announced the launch of the Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag, a thinner and lighter packaging solution designed for fresh and processed meat.
- [Growing food waste crisis accelerating sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/growing-food-waste-crisis-accelerating-sustainability-efforts-in-asia-pacific/) - A growing food waste crisis in the Asia-Pacific region is leading to an acceleration of sustainable practices among food and beverage industry stakeholders.
- [India's foodservice industry turning to technology to deal with food waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/indias-foodservice-industry-turning-to-technology-to-deal-with-food-waste/) - India's foodservice industry is increasing leveraging technology to tackle its growing food waste problem and promote sustainable practices, GlobalData said.
- [Sodexo UK and Ireland's food waste reduction efforts 'on track'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sodexo-uk-and-irelands-food-waste-reduction-efforts-on-track/) - Sodexo is 'on track' to halve food waste in its UK and Ireland operations by the end of this year, the company has said.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum, WRAP and WRI announce food waste reporting date](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-wrap-and-wri-announce-food-waste-reporting-date/) - The CGF in conjunction with WRAP and the WRI, have established 13 June as a shared deadline for voluntary annual food waste reporting.
- [Three quarters of UK consumers would switch to a retailer committed to waste reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/three-quarters-of-uk-consumers-would-switch-to-a-retailer-committed-to-waste-reduction/) - 74% of UK shoppers would consider switching to a retailer that actively committed to waste reduction, if they knew how much food waste is adding to their bills.
- [Two thirds of Greek consumers consider environmental impact when purchasing food](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/two-thirds-of-greek-consumers-consider-environmental-impact-when-purchasing-food/) - Around two thirds of Greek consumers say that it is important that the food products that they buy are environmentally friendly, a new study by IELKA has found.
- [Virginia Tech researchers work to develop bioplastics from food waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/virginia-tech-researchers-work-to-develop-bioplastics-from-food-waste/) - Researchers at Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are exploring methods to develop bioplastics from food waste.
- [Link between cultural values and food waste explored in South African study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/link-between-cultural-values-and-food-waste-explored-in-south-african-study/) - The role that cultural values play in consumer approaches to food waste is the subject of a new study led by researchers from DUT.
- [Over three fifths of Spanish retailers have a food waste strategy in place](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-three-fifths-of-spanish-retailers-have-a-food-waste-strategy-in-place/) - Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the introduction of new legislation.
- [Schwarz Group's PreZero signs partnership with insect farming firm](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/schwarz-groups-prezero-signs-partnership-with-insect-farming-firm/) - PreZero has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group AG, to explore the development of insect-based products.
- [Metafoodx raises funding to expand AI food waste platform](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/metafoodx-raises-funding-to-expand-ai-food-waste-platform/) - Metafoodx, an AI platform designed to cut food waste in commercial kitchens has raised $9.4 million in funding to scale its operations.
- [European Parliament confirmation of food waste targets an 'important milestone'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-parliament-confirmation-of-food-waste-targets-an-important-milestone/) - The European Parliament has given approval to new binding targets to prevent and reduce food waste across the EU, a move that "marks an important milestone".
- [Half of French shoppers keen to limit waste when shopping](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/half-of-french-shoppers-keen-to-limit-waste-when-shopping/) - Some 49% of French households say that they actively seek to limit food waste when shopping or eating, new data from Worldpanel has revealed.
- [Retailer Target reports progress on emissions, food waste reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/retailer-target-reports-progress-on-emissions-food-waste-reduction/) - Target reported a 41.3% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, against a 2017 baseline, as the US retail giant highlighted progress.
- [More than half of dog owners throw away dog food daily](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-half-of-dog-owners-throw-away-dog-food-daily/) - While tackling food waste is a growing concern for many, a new survey by pet food brand Barking Heads has indicated that many dog owners act different.
- [Factory farming the 'world's biggest producer of food waste', study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/factory-farming-the-worlds-biggest-producer-of-food-waste-study-finds/) - Factory farming contributes the most to global food waste, ahead of households, foodservice or retail, a new report by Compassion in World Farming has found.
- [Online marketplaces to 'pay their fair share' for electrical waste, says UK](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/online-marketplaces-to-pay-their-fair-share-for-electrical-waste-says-uk/) - The UK government has announced plans to ensure that online marketplaces 'pay their fair share' in covering the cost of recycling electrical waste.
- [Cornell-led study seeks to extract gold from electronics waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/cornell-led-study-seeks-to-extract-gold-from-electronics-waste/) - A study led by Cornell University is exploring ways to extract gold particles from electronics waste, and use the recovered metal to convert CO2.
- [2025 showed change is possible through shared ambition: UN Global Compact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/2025-showed-change-is-possible-through-shared-ambition-un-global-compact/) - This past year has made it 'increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition', the UN Global Compact has said.
- [Equinor warns of 'significant impact' to halted US wind project](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/equinor-warns-of-significant-impact-to-halted-us-wind-project/) - Equinor has warned that a stop work order issued by the US government to its offshore wind project off the US coast could result in 'significant impact'.
- [Can video games influence consumer sustainability habits?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/can-video-games-influence-consumer-sustainability-habits/) - A new study has revealed that 79% of video game enthusiasts that played games with eco content have made at least one positive lifestyle change as a result.
- [Spain proposes stricter energy efficiency rules for data centres](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/spain-proposes-stricter-energy-efficiency-rules-for-data-centres/) - Spain's MITECO has launched a public consultation process that could pave the way for new sustainability and energy requirements to be placed on data centres.
- [Data centre sector faces 'significant sustainability challenges'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/data-centre-sector-faces-significant-sustainability-challenges/) - The data centre sector faces 'significant sustainability challenges' that require 'immediate strategic action' to ensure long-term viability, a new whitepaper has said.
- [How data centres are creating commercial value through sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/how-data-centres-are-creating-commercial-value-through-sustainability/) - For years, data centres were simply perceived as energy-hungry warehouses that strained land, water and power supplies. But the sector is changing fast.
- [Roadmap to net zero data centres explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/roadmap-to-net-zero-data-centres-explored-in-new-report/) - A new report by engineering, architecture and sustainability consulting firm Ramboll examines the path to net zero for the data centre sector.
- [Data centres will increasingly need to navigate sustainability challenges, says GlobalData](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/data-centres-will-increasingly-need-to-navigate-sustainability-challenges-says-globaldata/) - The global data centre industry will need to address mounting sustainability challenges such as soaring electricity consumption, GlobalData has noted.
- [Kildare data centre plans 'an enormous energy drain dressed up as progress', says ClientEarth](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/kildare-data-centre-plans-an-enormous-energy-drain-dressed-up-as-progress-says-clientearth/) - Plans to develop a €3 billion data centre complex in County Kildare could 'set a dangerous precedent for similar developments in Europe', ClientEarth has said.
- [Current trajectory of AI growth likely to lead to significant emissions increase](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/current-trajectory-of-ai-growth-likely-to-lead-to-significant-emissions-increase/) - If the development of artificial intelligence continues at its current trajectory, it will lead to significant increases in emissions and water use.
- [Microsoft ranks highest for integrating nature into its data centre plans](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/microsoft-ranks-highest-for-integrating-nature-into-its-data-centre-plans/) - A new report by carbon-removal specialist Arbonics analyses the level to which tech giants are integrating nature restoration into their data centre strategies.
- [Smarter data use reshapes consumer goods companies’ profitability and sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/smarter-data-use-reshapes-consumer-goods-companies-profitability-and-sustainability/) - Smarter data use reshapes consumer goods companies’ profitability and sustainability. Op-ed by Ruediger Hagedorn, he Consumer Goods Forum.
- [Sustainability plays a key role in helping retailers connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/sustainability-plays-a-key-role-in-helping-retailers-connect-with-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-consumers/) - Retailers should emphasise their sustainability credentials to better appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, a new report by GlobalData has found.
- [Eight of the top ten most popular online shows in the US spreading climate misinformation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/eight-of-the-top-ten-most-popular-online-shows-in-the-us-spreading-climate-misinformation/) - Eight of the top ten most popular online shows in the United States have shared climate misinformation, a new study by Yale Climate Connections has found.
- [Ireland's advertising sector launches report on addressing climate impact](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-advertising-sector-launches-report-on-addressing-climate-impact/) - Ad Net Zero Ireland has published a new report exploring how the sector can address climate impact while improving campaign effectiveness.
- [Sustainability leads to stronger client and partner relationships, says Ad Net Zero](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-leads-to-stronger-client-and-partner-relationships-says-ad-net-zero/) - Research among Ad Net Zero's supporter base indicates that 62% have reported 'stronger client or partner relationships' as a result of sustainable practices.
- [Car sharing and second-hand phones 'not as environmental as they seem'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/car-sharing-and-second-hand-phones-not-as-environmental-as-they-seem/) - A new study by Leiden University has claimed that car sharing and the use of second-hand phones doesn't have as much of a positive effect as previously thought.
- [Two thirds of shoppers that purchase second-hand clothes online do so to save money](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/two-thirds-of-shoppers-that-purchase-second-hand-clothes-online-do-so-to-save-money/) - Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to 'save money and get better deals', a new report by SHEIN ound.
- [82% of supply chain professionals see a link between sustainability and improved financial performance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/82-of-supply-chain-professionals-see-a-link-between-sustainability-and-improved-financial-performance/) - Some 82% of supply chain professionals believe that companies that embrace sustainability achieve a better financial performance over time, a new study found.
- [Food and beverage sector needs to overhaul supply chains to boost sustainability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/food-and-beverage-sector-needs-to-overhaul-supply-chains-to-boost-sustainability/) - With 75% of food and beverage firms prioritising sustainability, a comprehensive supply chain overhaul is needed to ensure goals are met, DNV has stated.
- [Sustainability, AI and tariffs to reshape global procurement in 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-ai-and-tariffs-to-reshape-global-procurement-in-2025/) - Sustainability is set to play a key role in reshaping global procurement and supply chains in 2025, according to a new report by GEP.
- [Green energy supply chain to link India and Rotterdam](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/green-energy-supply-chain-to-link-india-and-rotterdam/) - AM Green, one of India's largest renewable energy firms, has signed an agreement with the Port of Rotterdam, that will establish a green energy supply chain.
- [Transporeon unveils AI-powered transport planning platform](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/transporeon-unveils-ai-powered-transport-planning-platform/) - Transportation management firm Transporeon has launched a new AI-powered transport planning tool that is designed to optimise logistics operations.
- [European firms prioritise value chain analysis and risk assessment in sustainability reporting](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-firms-prioritise-value-chain-analysis-and-risk-assessment-in-sustainability-reporting/) - European businesses tend to prioritise value chain analysis and risk assessment as key to their CSRD reporting, a new report by Deloitte has found.
- [Marks & Spencer partners with Circulose on circular fashion initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/marks-spencer-partners-with-circulose-on-circular-fashion-initiative/) - Marks & Spencer has become a scaling partner for Circulose, a Swedish recycler of textile waste, as it seeks to embed circularity into its supply chain.
- [Asda introduces sustainability-linked supply chain finance initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/asda-introduces-sustainability-linked-supply-chain-finance-initiative/) - British supermarket chain Asda has teamed up with Lloyds to launch a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme.
- [More than half of consumers admit to recycling less at Christmas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/more-than-half-of-consumers-admit-to-recycling-less-at-christmas/) - More than half of consumers say that they recycle less at Christmas, due to the 'overwhelming' level of waste generated, a new study by Sortera UK has found.
- [Steel packaging hits 82% recycling rate in the EU](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/steel-packaging-hits-82-recycling-rate-in-the-eu/) - Steel packaging has achieved a 82% recycling rate in the European Union, new data from Steel for Packaging Europe has revealed.
- [Beko secures €100m loan to bolster innovation in energy efficiency](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/beko-secures-e100m-loan-to-bolster-innovation-in-energy-efficiency/) - Beko has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from the IFC, which will support the company's commitment to 'integrating sustainability'.
- [A quarter of the EU's energy consumption came from renewables last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/a-quarter-of-the-eus-energy-consumption-came-from-renewables-last-year/) - Some 25.2% of the EU's gross final energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2024, a 0.7-percentage-point rise on the previous year.
- [Over half of investors in energy and environment infrastructure sector have seen deals collapse](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/over-half-of-investors-in-energy-and-environment-infrastructure-sector-have-seen-deals-collapse/) - Some 53% of investors active in the energy and environment infrastructure sector have seen deals collapse over the past three years due to sustainability risks.
- [Cloudflare announces emissions reduction milestone in Impact Report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cloudflare-announces-emissions-reduction-milestone-in-impact-report/) - Cloudflare has published its fifth annual Impact Report, in which the company announced it had achieved its key emissions reduction commitments.
- [Ireland welcomes IEA assessment on energy security](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-welcomes-iea-assessment-on-energy-security/) - Ireland has welcomed the publication of a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses how the country's energy system may develop to 2035.
- [Majority of supply chain decarbonisation actions focus on optimisation and energy efficiency: Secaro](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/majority-of-supply-chain-decarbonisation-actions-focus-on-optimisation-and-energy-efficiency/) - Some 90% of supply chain emissions reduction actions since the start of the decade have focused on optimisation and energy efficiency.
- [Impact of Saharan dust on Portuguese vineyards examined in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/impact-of-saharan-dust-on-portuguese-vineyards-examined-in-new-report/) - A new study by MGI Tech, in partnership with the University of Lisbon, has examined the impact of Saharan dust on Portuguese agriculture.
- [Which is more sustainable – a real Christmas tree, or a plastic one?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/real-christmas-trees-are-more-sustainable-than-artificial-ones-study-finds/) - Artificial Christmas trees need to be re-used a minimum of five times before their carbon emissions are lower than that of a real tree, a study has found.
- [Frontier signs carbon removal deal with Canada's NULIFE GreenTech](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/frontier-signs-carbon-removal-deal-with-canadas-nulife-greentech/) - Frontier, a carbon removal initiative founded by Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, Meta, McKinsey and others, has signed an offtake agreement with NULIFE GreenTech.
- [Aluminium industry can play a 'crucial role' in industrial decarbonisation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/aluminium-industry-can-play-a-crucial-role-in-industrial-decarbonisation/) - The aluminium industry has a 'crucial role' to play in industrial decarbonisation, with similar emissions reduction pathways to steel, copper, glass and PVC.
- [More than half the energy used to mine Bitcoin last year was sustainable](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-half-the-energy-used-to-mine-bitcoin-last-year-was-sustainable/) - More than half (52.4%) of the energy used to mine Bitcoin in 2024 was from sustainable sources, a new report by Cambridge University has found.
- [Human impact has reduced natural land carbon stocks by 24%](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/human-impact-has-reduced-natural-land-carbon-stocks-by-24/) - Human activities such as deforestation, mining and the expansion of agricultural land has had a massive impact on natural land carbon stocks.
- [Recycling lithium batteries can power a sustainable future, study claims](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/recycling-lithium-batteries-can-power-a-sustainable-future-study-claims/) - Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability.
- [Australia's government commits to production of low carbon liquid fuels](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/australias-government-commits-to-production-of-low-carbon-liquid-fuels/) - The Australian government has committed AU$1.1 billion toward the production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF).
- [WWF calls for moratorium on deep seabed mining](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/wwf-calls-for-moratorium-on-deep-seabed-mining/) - The WWF has called on governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its environmental risks, and has published a report.
- [Ireland commences work on new offshore renewable energy strategy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ireland-commences-work-on-new-offshore-renewable-energy-strategy/) - Ireland has commenced work on a new strategic framework to guide offshore renewable energy (ORE) development across its maritime territory.
- [Emissions at global ports continuing to rise despite sustainability investments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/emissions-at-global-ports-continuing-to-rise-despite-sustainability-investments/) - Greenhouse gas emissions at major global ports are continuing to rise despite technological advancements and sustainability investments, a new report by VesselBot has found.
- [European ports falling short on emissions reduction efforts](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-ports-falling-short-on-emissions-reduction-efforts/) - European ports have been slow to invest in the shoreside electric infrastructure required to cut air pollution and emissions.
- [MSC Group reaffirms commitment to sustainability strategy in Cruise Division](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/msc-group-reaffirms-commitment-to-sustainability-strategy-in-cruise-division/) - MSC Group's Cruise Division has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in its 2024 sustainability report.
- [Shipping industry organisations call on IMO to approve net-zero framework](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shipping-industry-organisations-call-on-imo-to-approve-net-zero-framework/) - Leading shipping organisations are calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF)next week in London.
- [IMO urged to seize 'once-in-a-generation' green fuel opportunity](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/imo-urged-to-seize-once-in-a-generation-green-fuel-opportunity/) - Some 27 leading producers of green fuels have called on International Maritime Organization (IMO) delegates to seize a 'once-in-a-generation’ opportunity.
- [Sourcing CO₂ for Europe's e-fuels sector likely to face future challenges](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sourcing-co₂-for-europes-e-fuels-sector-likely-to-face-future-challenges/) - Sourcing suitable CO₂ feedstock for Europe's growing e-fuels sector is likely to face challenges in the future without the right investment, a new report says.
- [IMO postpones discussions on Net Zero Framework for a year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/imo-postpones-discussions-on-net-zero-framework-for-a-year/) - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that discussions on a proposed Net Zero Framework for global shipping will be adjourned for a year.
- [Shipping companies join forces to form Maritime Association for Clean Seas](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/shipping-companies-join-forces-to-form-maritime-association-of-clean-seas/) - Shipping companies have come together to form the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), an industry alliance focused on reducing plastic at scale.
- [Cargill overhauls global cocoa supply chain](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cargill-overhauls-global-cocoa-supply-chain/) - Cargill has set what it describes as a 'new global benchmark for more sustainable cocoa supply chains', following an overhaul of its cocoa supply structure.
- [Snack maker pladis 'making good progress' on sustainability targets](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/snack-maker-pladis-making-good-progress-on-sustainability-targets/) - Snack maker pladis, which owns the McVitie’s, Ülker, and Godiva brands, said that it cut 21,000 tonnes of carbon from its operations last year.
- [Apparel firm Komar seeks to boost sustainability ambitions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/apparel-firm-komar-seeks-to-boost-sustainability-ambitions/) - Global apparel firm Komar has announced a partnership with Inspectorio through which it will seek to accelerate its sustainability goals and improve visibility.
- [Ardagh Group trials lower-carbon biofuel for glass manufacturing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ardagh-group-trials-lower-carbon-biofuel-for-glass-manufacturing/) - Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe has completed an industrial fuel switching trial, which saw natural gas replaced with biofuel in the glass manufacturing process.
- [Apple to expand renewable energy capacity across Europe](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/apple-to-expand-renewable-energy-capacity-across-europe/) - Apple has announced that it is 'significantly expanding' its renewable energy capacity across Europe, with the development of large-scale solar and wind farms.
- [Cedo doubles down on recycling commitments with Plasta Group acquisition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cedo-doubles-down-on-recycling-commitments-with-plasta-group-acquisition/) - Cedo, a major producer of household products, largely for the private-label sector, has announced the acquisition of Plasta Group.
- [Puma produces 9 out of 10 products from recycled or certified materials](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/puma-produces-9-out-of-10-products-from-recycled-or-certified-materials/) - Sports company Puma has said that nine out of every ten products it now produces is made from recycled or certified materials.
- [UAE-based firm unveils sustainable building material developed from palm biomass](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uae-based-firm-unveils-sustainable-building-material-developed-from-palm-biomass/) - DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material.
- [More than 121 million people are employed in the circular economy](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/more-than-121-million-people-are-employed-in-the-circular-economy/) - Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy around the world, a new report has found.
- [The tech sector's role in accelerating a nature-positive future](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-tech-sectors-role-in-accelerating-a-nature-positive-future/) - A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that the tech sector can play a key role in driving a nature-positive transition.
- [Decommissioning submarine cables has a short-lived environmental impact, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/decommissioning-submarine-cables-has-a-short-lived-environmental-impact-study-finds/) - A study has found that the decommissioning and recovery of submarine telecommunications and power cables tends to have a short-lived impact on the environment.
- [Implementing biodiversity footprinting across pharmaceutical supply chains](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/implementing-biodiversity-footprinting-across-pharmaceutical-supply-chains/) - Biodiversity is foundational to human health, economic stability, and industrial resilience, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
- [Hapag-Lloyd to power container ships with e-fuels, commencing in 2027](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hapag-lloyd-to-power-container-ships-with-e-fuels-commencing-in-2027/) - Freight giant Hapag-Lloyd has announced it plans to deploy e-fuels on trans-oceanic container ships from 2027.
- [Audit transparency benefits firms with strong sustainability practices](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/audit-transparency-benefits-firms-with-strong-sustainability-practices/) - Businesses that boast strong sustainability practices perform better than their peers when subjected to rigorous auditing standards, a new study by Nagoya University in Japan has found.
- [Hydrogen industry will need to address leakage issues ahead of long-term adoption](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/hydrogen-industry-will-need-to-address-leakage-issues-ahead-of-long-term-adoption/) - The hydrogen industry will need to address the potential environmental impacts from leakage, before it is adopted as a long-term alternative energy source.
- [Sustainability or survival? Elena Morettini on the choice facing many businesses ](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sustainability-or-survival-elena-morettini-on-the-choice-facing-many-businesses/) - Elena Morettini is an inspired sustainability speaker with a proven track record of turning environmental vision into high-impact action.
- [Emerging markets 'turbocharged' EV sales in 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/emerging-markets-turbocharged-ev-sales-in-2025/) - Growth in emerging markets helped to 'turbocharge' the global electric vehicle market in 2025, a new report by Ember has found.
- [Cost reduction, rather than sustainability, to be the top priority for business travel executives](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cost-reduction-rather-than-sustainability-to-be-the-top-priority-for-business-travel-executives/) - Some 78% of travel executives in large businesses say that cost saving is likely to be their top priority over the next 12 months, ahead of sustainability.
- [Changes to phase-out of combustion engine vehicle sales won't 'make European carmakers great again', says T&E](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/changes-to-phase-out-of-combustion-engine-vehicle-sales-wont-make-european-carmakers-great-again-says-te/) - Transport & Environment has said the planned phase-out of combustion engine vehicle sales in the EU 'won’t make European carmakers great again'.
- [Energy-related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/energy-related-emissions-in-ireland-have-fallen-by-16-since-2018/) - New data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has revealed that energy-related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018.
- [Ben & Jerry's seeks to 'safeguard' its social mission](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ben-jerrys-seeks-to-safeguard-its-social-mission/) - Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced it is implementing a number of governance measures to 'preserve and enhance [its] historical social mission'.
- [Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in Germany last year](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/greenhouse-gas-emissions-fell-by-3-in-germany-last-year/) - Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in Germany in 2024, to 656 million tonnes of CO2, the third year in a row that emissions have fallen.
- [UK government launches recruitment drive to support clean energy growth](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/uk-government-launches-recruitment-drive-to-support-clean-energy-growth/) - The UK government has launched a national plan to recruit the workers it needs for the clean energy transition, with 400,000 extra jobs anticipated by 2030.
- [Global cement industry calls for urgent action to accelerate net zero mission](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-cement-industry-calls-for-urgent-action-to-accelerate-net-zero-mission/) - The GCCA has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of non-recyclable waste as sustainable alternative fuels for cement kilns.
- [Ghana commits to banning bottom trawling and other industrial fishing practices](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ghana-commits-to-banning-bottom-trawling-and-other-industrial-fishing-practices/) - Ghana has announced that it will ban bottom trawling and all industrial fishing from its waters, while also doubling the size of its inshore exclusion zone.
- [Türkiye unveils major industrial decarbonisation initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/turkiye-unveils-major-industrial-decarbonisation-initiative/) - Türkiye has announced the launch of a major new industrial decarbonisation initiative, as it seeks to bolster its net-zero ambitions.
- [Decarbonisation of commercial and industrial sector 'gaining momentum'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/decarbonisation-of-commercial-and-industrial-sector-gaining-momentum/) - The decarbonisation of the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is gaining momentum, Frost & Sullivan has said in a new report.
- [Industrial decarbonisation at scale – a vision for the future](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/industrial-decarbonisation-at-scale-a-vision-for-the-future/) - Op-ed by Matti Lievonen, CEO, EcoCeres. As the global community rallies to meet ambitious carbon-neutral targets by 2050, transformative regulations and ground-breaking initiatives are accelerating industrial decarbonisation worldwide. From the European Union’s (EU) rigorous standards to large-scale projects across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, industry leaders such as EcoCeres are driving unprecedented change across sectors. The
- [Clean Industrial Deal 'a step in the right direction'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clean-industrial-deal-a-step-in-the-right-direction/) - The European Commission has presented a new policy, the Clean Industrial Deal, which will seek to decarbonise and enhance the EU's energy-intensive industries.
- [Clean and renewable energy sources providing EU electricity market stability](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/clean-and-renewable-energy-sources-providing-eu-electricity-market-stability/) - The shift towards clean and renewable energy helped drive average wholesale electricity prices to €82/MWh in the EU last year.
- [European Commission to fund scheme to decarbonise Spanish manufacturing industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-commission-to-fund-scheme-to-decarbonise-spanish-manufacturing-industry/) - The European Commission has approved a €408 million scheme to decarbonise the Spanish manufacturing industry, under the CISAF.
- [Consumers value sustainable food, but obstacles remain](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/consumers-value-sustainable-food-but-obstacles-remain/) - A new study by Sodexo UK & Ireland has found that consumers are increasingly seeking out nutritious, sustainable meals, but they don't want to compromise.
- [The illusion of sustainable travel – when sustainability becomes more about appearance than action](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-illusion-of-sustainable-travel-when-sustainability-becomes-more-about-appearance-than-action/) - The illusion of sustainable travel – when sustainability becomes more about appearance than action. Op-ed by Raquel Noboa, CEO, Fifty Shades Greener.
- [Sustainability commitments of Greek hotel sector revealed in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainability-commitments-of-greek-hotel-sector-revealed-in-new-report/) - Most Greek hotels (95.8%) use low-energy LED lighting, while two thirds (64%) of five-star locations have energy management systems.
- [Top 10 health and wellness trends for 2025 revealed](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/top-10-health-and-wellness-trends-for-2025-revealed/) - The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled details of its 10 health and wellness trends for the coming year, with social and emotional wellbeing on the rise.
- [Leading philanthropies unite to address health risks driven by climate change](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/leading-philanthropies-unite-to-address-health-risks-driven-by-climate-change/) - Some 35 global philanthropies have come together to commit an initial $300 million for integrated action to tackle the escalating public health crisis.
- [Link between climate change and respiratory health explored in new report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/link-between-climate-change-and-respiratory-health-explored-in-new-report/) - The effect of climate change on respiratory health is the subject of a new study by Imperial College London, in collaboration with other researchers.
- [Hygiene firm Essity named on CDP's 'A List'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hygiene-firm-essity-named-on-cdps-a-list/) - Swedish health and hygiene firm Essity has been named on the global non-profit environmental organisation CDP's 'A List'
- [Climate change has intensified health and economic impact of wildfires](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/climate-change-has-intensified-health-and-economic-impact-of-wildfires/) - Climate change has significantly intensified the health and economic impact of wildfire smoke in the United States, a new study has found.
- [Delayed action on climate change 'costing millions of lives each year': The Lancet](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/delayed-action-on-climate-change-costing-millions-of-lives-each-year-the-lancet/) - The continued over-reliance on fossil fuels, coupled with delayed action on climate change, is costing millions of lives each year, The Lancet has said.
- [World Federation for Animals joins WHO task force on antimicrobial resistance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/world-federation-for-animals-joins-who-task-force-on-antimicrobial-resistance/) - The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
- [Coca-Cola boasts the highest sustainability perceptions of any global drinks brand](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/coca-cola-boasts-the-highest-sustainability-perceptions-of-any-global-drinks-brand/) - Coca-Cola has been named the non-alcoholic drinks brand with the highest sustainability perceptions value on a global level, a new study has found.
- [Carlsberg signs renewable energy PPAs in the Nordics](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/carlsberg-signs-renewable-energy-ppas-in-the-nordics/) - Brewer Carlsberg Group has announced the signing of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to supply renewable energy to its facilities across the Nordics.
- [Irish Distillers partners with Bank of Ireland on sustainable farming initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irish-distillers-partners-with-bank-of-ireland-on-sustainable-farming-initiative/) - Irish Distillers, part of drinks giant Pernod Ricard, has announced a partnership with Bank of Ireland that will see loans offered to tillage farmers.
- [Atlas Renewable Energy secures financing for Chile project](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/atlas-renewable-energy-secures-financing-for-chile-project/) - Atlas Renewable Energy has secured what it says is the largest financing deal in its history, to support the development of Estepa, a solar and BESS project.
- [New NZBA standards represent a 'loosening of climate ambitions'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-nzba-standards-represent-a-loosening-of-climate-ambitions/) - The NZBA's decision to revise its guidelines from a strict 1.5°C target to a more flexible 'well below 2°C' target represents a 'loosening of climate ambitions'
- [Thai Union secures 'Blue Loan' to support sustainable production](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/thai-union-secures-blue-loan-to-support-sustainable-production/) - Seafood conglomerate Thai Union Group has secured a $150 million 'Blue Loan' from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to support sustainable production.
- [TPI Centre expands assessment framework for tracking banks' climate progress](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/tpi-centre-expands-assessment-framework-for-tracking-banks-climate-progress/) - The Transition Pathway Initiative Centre has announced it is expanding its assessment framework for tracking the banking sector's progress in climate solutions.
- [Standard Chartered to support forest conservation in Brazilian state of Acre](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/standard-chartered-to-support-forest-conservation-in-brazilian-state-of-acre/) - Standard Chartered has announced an agreement with the government of the state of Acre in Brazil, to sell high-integrity forest protection carbon credits.
- [Global banks 'stalling' on climate action, LSE report finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/global-banks-stalling-on-climate-action-lse-report-finds/) - Global banks are falling short on their climate commitments, with most making 'little progress' or 'weakened action' on addressing climate change.
- [Actuaries playing a more important role in promoting sustainability actions](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/actuaries-playing-a-more-important-role-in-promoting-sustainability-actions/) - A new report by the IFoA has found that actuaries are playing a more direct role in advising firms and clients about sustainability actions.
- [Morgan Stanley the latest bank to withdraw from Net-Zero Banking Alliance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/morgan-stanley-the-latest-bank-to-withdraw-from-net-zero-banking-alliance/) - Morgan Stanley, one of the world's biggest investment banks, has announced its departure from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
- [Australia's Macquarie pulls out of Net-Zero Banking Alliance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/australias-macquarie-pulls-out-of-net-zero-banking-alliance/) - Australian bank Macquarie has announced it is withdrawing from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks seeking to make their operations net zero.
- [Swiss bank UBS withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/swiss-bank-ubs-withdraws-from-net-zero-banking-alliance/) - UBS has become the latest bank to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), following the departure of Barclays last week.
- [Barclays the latest to withdraw from Net Zero Banking Alliance](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/barclays-the-latest-to-withdraw-from-net-zero-banking-alliance/) - Barclays has become the latest bank to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), citing the previous departure of 'most of the global banks'.
- [Net Zero Banking Alliance pauses activities to call membership vote](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/net-zero-banking-alliance-pauses-activities-to-call-membership-vote/) - The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has said that it is 'pausing its ongoing activities' as it undertakes a membership vote.
- [End of Net Zero Banking Alliance an 'unfortunate step backward'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/end-of-net-zero-banking-alliance-an-unfortunate-step-backward/) - The announcement that the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) is to cease operations is an "unfortunate step backward" as climate change continues to intensify.
- [Canada's RBC drops sustainable finance commitments](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/canadas-rbc-drops-sustainable-finance-commitments/) - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has dropped its sustainable finance commitments, citing recent changes to the country's Competition Act.
- [Everland, BNP Paribas unveil $50m initiative to support Amazon conservation](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/everland-bnp-paribas-unveil-50m-initiative-to-support-amazon-conservation/) - Everland has teamed up with BNP Paribas to unveil a $50 million capital markets initiative that will finance large-scale conservation projects in the Amazon.
- [Vertical farming 'as sustainable' as growing lettuce in a field](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/vertical-farming-as-sustainable-as-growing-lettuce-in-a-field/) - A new study by the University of Aberdeen and the University of Surrey has found that growing lettuce through vertical farming can be just as sustainable.
- [Intelligent Growth Solutions ships vertical farming technology to Dubai](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/intelligent-growth-solutions-ships-vertical-farming-technology-to-dubai/) - Agritech firm Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has announced its first major shipment of vertical farming technology to Dubai.
- [Defra reopens Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme for select group of farmers](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/defra-reopens-sustainable-farming-incentive-scheme-for-select-group-of-farmers/) - Defra has reopened the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 scheme to a select group of approximately 3,000 farmers.
- [Consumers continue to opt for fast fashion, despite environmental awareness](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/consumers-continue-to-opt-for-fast-fashion-despite-environmental-awareness/) - Consumers continue to purchase fast fashion, despite awareness of the environmental and social cost of doing so, a new study has found.
- [Environmental impact a low priority in many US firms' AI strategies](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/environmental-impact-a-low-priority-in-many-us-firms-ai-strategies/) - Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a 'major consideration' in their companies' responsible AI strategies, a report has found.
- [Fan travel the largest contributor to total emissions in the live music industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/fan-travel-the-largest-contributor-to-total-emissions-in-the-live-music-industry/) - Music fans travelling to concerts represent the largest contributor to total emissions in the live music industry, a new study has found.
- [Fyffes makes progress in strengthening due diligence across its supply chain](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/fyffes-makes-progress-in-strengthening-due-diligence-across-its-supply-chain/) - Fyffes has announced strengthened due diligence measures across its operations and supply chain, in its Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Report.
- [Deutsche Umwelthilfe criticises North Sea fishing quotas agreement](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/deutsche-umwelthilfe-criticises-north-sea-fishing-quotas-agreement/) - Environmental association Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has criticised the agreements reached between the EU, the UK and Norway regarding North Sea fishing quotas.
- [EPP Group welcomes EU rollback on planned combustion engine vehicles ban](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/epp-group-welcomes-eu-rollback-on-planned-combustion-engine-vehicles-ban/) - The EPP Group has welcomed the planned announcement by the European Commission that it is to water down its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
- [University Of Limerick, Trinity College team up on sustainable aviation fuel initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/university-of-limerick-trinity-college-team-up-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel-initiative/) - University of Limerick and Trinity College are teaming up on a four-year research study on the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
- [University College Dublin unveils 2030 sustainability plan](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/university-college-dublin-unveils-2030-sustainability-plan/) - University College Dublin has unveiled the UCD Sustainability Plan to 2030, under which the college will align itself with six objectives of the UN SDGs.
- [Students more interested in a university’s sustainability performance than its rankings](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/growing-number-of-students-are-more-interested-in-a-universitys-sustainability-performance-than-its-rankings/) - An increasing number of prospective university students are more interested in the sustainability performance of the colleges they are considering.
- [University College Cork launches the Sustainability Institute](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/university-college-cork-launches-the-sustainability-institute/) - University College Cork (UCC) has announce the launch of the Sustainability Institute, to replace its previous Environmental Research Institute (ERI).
- [Girls are more anxious about climate change than boys, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/girls-are-more-anxious-about-climate-change-than-boys-study-finds/) - While more than half (53%) of school pupils say that they are 'anxious' about climate change, girls show higher levels of anxiety than boys.
- [UCLA researchers develop more sustainable generative AI technology](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ucla-researchers-develop-more-sustainable-generative-ai-technology/) - Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a generative AI system for creating images that uses considerably less energy.
- [UCD receives funding for environmental research projects](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ucd-receives-funding-for-environmental-research-projects/) - University College Dublin has secured close to €2 million in funding from Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for three esearch projects.
- [Education Cannot Wait unveils programme to support schools during climate emergencies](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/education-cannot-wait-unveils-programme-to-support-schools-during-climate-emergencies/) - Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has announced $5 million in investments in Pakistan and Somalia, to reduce disruption to learning when climate events strike.
- [Kimberly-Clark commits to green hydrogen](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/kimberly-clark-commits-to-green-hydrogen/) - Kimberly-Clark has partnered with HYRO and Carlton Power to invest £125 million into a long-term hydrogen supply agreement in the UK.
- [LEAD Network's 2025 Annual Conference set to take place in Milan in October](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/lead-networks-2025-annual-conference-set-to-take-place-in-milan-in-october/) - LEAD Network has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference is set to take place in Milan on 8-9 October 2025.
- [Embedding inclusion to create a happier, more engaged workforce](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/embedding-inclusion-to-create-a-happier-more-engaged-workforce/) - Five ways to embed inclusion: 1. Make DEI everyone’s responsibility, 2. Go beyond the numbers, 3. Listen to the naysayers, 4. Connect inclusion to core values, 5. Link DEI to sustainability.
- [CGF's Plastic Waste Coalition publishes new guidance on EPR](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cgfs-plastic-waste-coalition-publishes-new-guidance-on-epr/) - The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published new guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
- [CGF's Climate Transition Coalition launches Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/cgfs-climate-transition-coalition-launches-supplier-decarbonisation-playbook/) - The Consumer Goods Forum's Climate Transition Coalition, which includes firms such as PepsiCo and Unilever, has launched a Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook.
- [The end of ownership? How 'Product-as-a-Service' models are changing how we consume](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/the-end-of-ownership-how-product-as-a-service-models-are-changing-how-we-consume/) - Traditionally, ownership was the primary means of acquiring things, but this concept now competes with access-based models that offer flexibility for consumers.
- [Human Rights Coalition outlines progress made by members in tackling forced labour](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/human-rights-coalition-outlines-progress-made-by-members-in-tackling-forced-labour/) - The Consumer Goods Forum's HRC has published a report outlining the progress made by members in developing systems aimed at preventing forced labour.
- [Emerging Gen Z consumers force FMCG firms to prioritise sustainability concerns](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/emerging-gen-z-consumers-force-fmcg-to-prioritise-sustainability-concerns/) - The societal impact of Gen Z entering the workforce with strong beliefs about the environment and sustainability will increase pressure on retailers and FMCG.
- [73% of consumers consider recyclable packaging an important purchase decision](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/73-of-consumers-consider-recyclable-packaging-an-important-purchase-decision/) - Some 73% of consumers consider recyclable packaging to be an 'essential' (26%) or 'nice to have' (47%) factor in their purchasing decisions, GlobalData has said.
- [Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/three-fifths-of-irish-consumers-believe-retailers-should-offer-incentives-for-sustainable-shopping/) - More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable products.
- [Majority of consumers plan to continue to purchase pre-owned items](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/majority-of-consumers-plan-to-continue-to-purchase-pre-owned-items/) - Some 89% of global consumers plan to either increase their spend, or spend the same amount, on pre-owned items in 2025 as they did last year.
- [Impact of production of consumer goods on biodiversity explored in ABN AMRO study](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/impact-of-production-of-consumer-goods-on-biodiversity-explored-in-abn-amro-study/) - The impact from the production of three everyday goods – trainers, sofas and smartphones – on biodiversity has been explored in a new study.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum seeks to accelerate decarbonisation in the consumer goods sector](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-seeks-to-accelerate-decarbonisation-in-the-consumer-goods-sector/) - The Consumer Goods Forum's Net Zero Coalition of Action has published a new set of supplier sustainability targets, as it seeks to accelerate decarbonisation.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit heads to London](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forums-sustainable-retail-summit-heads-to-london/) - The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit (SRS) takes place in London from 28 to 30 January, featuring an array of industry leaders.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum 'catalysing faster industry transformation'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-catalysing-faster-industry-transformation/) - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published its annual report, outlining the ways in which it is 'catalysing faster industry transformation'.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum, Reposit announce reusable packaging project](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-reposit-announce-reusable-packaging-project/) - The Consumer Goods Forum and Reposit have announced a new reusable packaging programme focused on personal and home care products in Ottawa, Canada.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum launches new framework for emissions and deforestation data](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forum-launches-new-framework-for-emissions-and-deforestation-data/) - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), with support from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has announced the launch of the Common Data Framework.
- [The Consumer Goods Forum's SSCI recognises Sedex’s SMETA methodology](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/the-consumer-goods-forums-ssci-recognises-sedexs-smeta-methodology/) - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has announced that Sedex’s SMETA 7.0 audit methodology has been recognised by its Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI).
- [What sectors of the green economy are set to see the most growth between now and 2030?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/what-sectors-of-the-green-economy-are-set-to-see-the-most-growth-between-now-and-2030/) - Sectors of the green economy to see the most growth: 1 Carbon & methane management, 2 Food, agriculture and land use, 3. Circularity and waste management, 4...
- [Sustainable investments account for 11% of US total assets, study finds](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainable-investments-account-for-11-of-us-total-assets-study-finds/) - Sustainable and ESG assets account for some $6.6 trillion of assets under management in the US, out of a total market size of $61.7 trillion.
- [KINTO Join unveils new platform to assist firms with ESG transition](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/kinto-join-unveils-new-platform-to-assist-firms-with-esg-transition/) - KINTO Join Ltd has unveiled a new platform, KINTO Zero, which brings together consultancy services, data management and mobility tools under a single umbrella.
- [What are the top EU countries for renewable energy generation?](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/what-are-the-top-eu-countries-for-renewable-energy-generation/) - Denmark boasts the highest share of renewable energy in the European Union, with 95.9% of its net electricity coming from renewable sources as of Q3.
- [Spirits group Anora steps up commitment to regenerative agriculture](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/spirits-group-anora-steps-up-commitment-to-regenerative-agriculture/) - Spirits group Anora has announced the renewal of its collaboration with the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG), to use more regeneratively-farmed barley.
- [European business associations raise concerns about ECGT Directive](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-business-associations-raise-concerns-about-ecgt-directive/) - A number of leading European business organisations have raised concerns about the manner in which the ECGT Directive will apply to goods already on the market.
- [Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 'Big Food Redesign Challenge' reaches conclusion](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/ellen-macarthur-foundations-big-food-redesign-challenge-reaches-conclusion/) - The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge, launched in 2023, has now reached its conclusion.
- [The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Reniera O'Donnell on building a circular food system](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/the-ellen-macarthur-foundations-reniera-odonnell-on-building-a-circular-food-system/) - SustainabilityOnline caught up with Reniera O'Donnell, food initiative lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to discuss the Big Food Redesign Challenge.
- [Nestlé ESG head confident of progress on emissions reduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-esg-head-confident-of-progress-on-emissions-reduction/) - Antonia Wanner, head of ESG strategy and deployment at Nestlé, is confident in the food group's progress on achieving emissions reductions.
- [UNESCO, Nestlé team up on 'Youth Impact: Because You Matter' initiative](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/unesco-nestle-team-up-on-youth-impact-because-you-matter-initiative/) - Nestlé has teamed up with UNESCO to unveil a new global initiative, which aims to empower young people to develop solutions to enhance climate resilience.
- [Nestlé, ofi announce largest joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to date](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-ofi-announce-largest-joint-cocoa-agroforestry-partnership-to-date/) - Nestlé and ofi have announced the launch of their largest global agroforestry partnership to date, which will seek to reduce carbon emissions and deforestation.
- [Nestlé surpasses regenerative agriculture target for coffee sourcing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-surpasses-regenerative-agriculture-target-for-coffee-sourcing/) - Nestlé's Nescafé coffee brand sourced around a third (32%) of its coffee from farmers implementing regenerative agriculture practices in 2024,
- [Nestlé announces positive results from income accelerator program](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/nestle-announces-positive-results-from-income-accelerator-program/) - Nestlé has announced that its income accelerator program, developed to improve income among cocoa-farming families, is delivering 'measurable improvements'.
- [Hillenbrand, Coca-Cola encourage business professionals to 'rethink plastics value chain'](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/hillenbrand-coca-cola-encourage-business-professionals-to-rethink-plastics-value-chain/) - Processing equipment manufacturer Hillenbrand has teamed up with Coca-Cola and Net Impact to launch the second Circular Plastics Case Competition.
- [Coca-Cola accused of greenwashing during Paris 2024 Olympics](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/coca-cola-accused-of-greenwashing-during-2024-paris-olympics/) - France Nature Environnement (FNE) has filed a complaint against Coca-Cola Europacific Partners for alleged 'greenwashing' during the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.
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- [Emissions from Ireland’s built environment set to be in focus at sustainability summit](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irelands-built-environment-emissions-set-to-be-in-focus-at-sustainability-summit/) - The inaugural Sustainability in the Built Environment Ireland Summit, hosted by the Business Post, takes place on 17 June in Croke Park, Dublin.
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- [Irish Concrete Federation publishes EPDs for readymix concrete mixes](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/irish-concrete-federation-publishes-epds-for-readymix-concrete-mixes/) - The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for representative ready-mixed concrete products.
- [Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new initiative to accelerate industry's net zero mission](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/global-cement-and-concrete-association-launches-new-initiative-to-accelerate-industrys-net-zero-mission/) - The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector's net zero objectives.
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- [New definitions on low-carbon construction materials unveiled at COP29](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-definitions-on-low-carbon-construction-materials-unveiled-at-cop29/) - A new set of definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the construction sector, have been unveiled.
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- [Denmark's BioCirc sees operating profits up 27% in first nine months of 2025](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/denmarks-biocirc-sees-operating-profits-up-27-in-first-nine-months-of-2025/) - Circular energy firm BioCirc Group Holding ApS has reported a 27% increase in operating profits in the first nine months of this year.
- [Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter publishes 2025 status report](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/oil-gas-decarbonization-charter-publishes-2025-status-report/) - The OGDC, backed by a coalition of global firms focused on accelerating decarbonisation in the energy sector, has published its 2025 status report.
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