Canada has launched a new council to support the development of a national sustainable finance taxonomy.The initiative aims to define what qualifies as environmentally sustainable activities—bringing greater clarity, consistency, and credibility to ESG investments.

Indonesia has formalized one of the most aggressive biofuel blending mandates in the Asia-Pacific region, issuing a ministerial decree requiring all diesel users to transition to a 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend, known as B50, by 2028.

India is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its steel sector strategy, simultaneously targeting one of the world's largest industrial capacity expansions and a significant reduction in carbon intensity, reflecting both economic ambition and growing pressure from international trade partners.

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has signaled a decisive shift in how it will treat sustainability claims across the financial sector, moving ESG compliance from voluntary guidance into enforceable conduct standards.

Switzerland has introduced a proposed Sustainable Corporate Management Act (SCMA), aimed at aligning its corporate sustainability regulations with key European Union frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

The United Kingdom has reported a 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, bringing total emissions down to approximately 367 million tonnes.

France has announced a major expansion of its renewable energy strategy with the launch of new tenders totaling 12 gigawatts (GW) of capacity.

The European Commission has launched the first set of reforms under its EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), marking a significant step in reshaping Europe’s carbon market framework. The move comes as industries across the region push for greater flexibility and support in managing rising carbon costs.