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More than €1.2 trillion invested in EU sustainable activities since 2021

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Over €1.2 trillion has been invested into sustainable activities across the European Union since 2021, new data from the European…

SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 18 September 2026

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

SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 28 August 2026

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

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

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

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

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into application

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

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

A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the European Union, with medium-sized firms set to be subject to the same rules from 2030.

Ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes comes into effect in European Union

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the…

Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing review of the future scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation.

Greater certainty needed around EU aviation emissions rules

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing…

WWF has welcomed the publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package, however it added that changes to the product scope mix – notably the decision to exclude leather – 'sends a worrying signal'.

Decision to exclude leather products from EUDR ‘sends a worrying signal’

6 months ago6 months ago5 mins

WWF has welcomed the publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package, however it added that changes to the…