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ESGJan 14, 20265 min read

ESG in the Food Industry: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability

Activities in the food industry, from farm practices to packaged foods, have lasting social and environmental impacts. As investors and consumers become increasingly eco-conscious, ESG initiatives are essential for companies for long-term success. Moving beyond a mere compliance exercise, it is reshaping how food is grown, produced, transported, packaged, and consumed.

UK’s FCA Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Companies Beginning 2027

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a consultation proposing a significant…

February 3, 2026 2 min read
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GHG Protocol Sets Global Rules for Land Emissions and Carbon Removals From 2027

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has released its Land Sector and Removals Standard…

February 3, 2026 2 min read
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IPSASB Launches Climate-Related Reporting Standard for Governments, Public Sector

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released “IPSASB SRS 1,…

January 30, 2026 2 min read
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SBTi Surpasses 10,000 Companies as Asia’s Climate Action and Reporting Momentum Accelerates

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has surpassed 10,000 companies with validated climate…

January 28, 2026 2 min read
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UK Regulator Warns Retailers They Could Be on the Hook for Misleading Green Claims from Manufacturers

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released new guidance clarifying that…

January 28, 2026 2 min read
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Hong Kong Expands Sustainable Finance Taxonomy With Climate Transition and Adaptation Categories

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published Phase 2A of the Hong…

January 27, 2026 2 min read
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Canada Explores Biodegradable Batteries Made from Tree Pulp to Tackle E-Waste

Electronic waste is among the fastest-growing environmental challenges globally, driven by short device…

January 23, 2026 2 min read
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Singapore Expands Nature-Based Carbon Innovation with New Blue Carbon and Biomass Initiatives

Singapore has unveiled a set of strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating high-integrity nature-based…

January 22, 2026 3 min read
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Mexico Issues Record €4.75 Billion Sustainable Bonds Linked to UN SDGs

Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has completed a landmark issuance of…

January 21, 2026 2 min read
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ESMA Issues Guidance to Help Firms Avoid Greenwashing in ESG Investment Strategies

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator, has…

January 16, 2026 2 min read
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EU Financial Regulators Release Guidelines for Integrating ESG Risks Into Stress Tests

Europe’s financial supervisors have jointly published final guidelines aimed at integrating environmental, social,…

January 15, 2026 2 min read
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Egypt Mobilizes $750 Million in Green Bond Finance to Advance Climate Strategy 2050

Egypt has secured approximately $750 million (EUR 688 million) in green bond financing…

January 13, 2026 2 min read
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Philippines Mandates IFRS-Based Sustainability Reporting Standards

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally adopted the Philippine Financial…

January 7, 2026 2 min read
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China Releases Corporate Climate Reporting Standard to Advance ESG Transparency

China’s Ministry of Finance, together with several other ministries, regulators and the central…

January 6, 2026 2 min read
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New York Awards $23 Million to Cut Building, Industrial Emissions Across Statewide Development Push

New York State has allocated more than $23 million to 15 projects focused…

January 1, 2026 2 min read
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EU to Impose Stricter Controls on Plastic Imports in 2026 to Support Recycling Industry

The European Union is set to introduce tighter controls on imported plastics under…

December 30, 2025 2 min read
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EU Commission Harmonizes Circular Economy Rules to Reignite Plastic Recycling Market

The European Commission has unveiled a new set of pilot actions to establish…

December 26, 2025 2 min read
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EU Broadens Industry Compensation for Emissions Regulation Costs

The European Commission has announced a significant update to the European Union’s emissions…

December 24, 2025 2 min read
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Japan Backs Clean-Energy Users with $1.3 Billion in Investment Subsidies

Japan has announced a substantial new subsidy scheme aimed at accelerating corporate adoption…

December 23, 2025 2 min read
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EU Council Finalizes Revised EUDR, Marking Final Step in Delay of Supply Chain Deforestation Law

The European Union Council has formally adopted amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation…

December 22, 2025 2 min read
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EU Expands CBAM to Downstream Products to Prevent Carbon Leakage

The European Commission has unveiled proposed changes to the European Union’s Carbon Border…

December 19, 2025 2 min read
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Germany Targets Private Capital With $35 Billion Investment Fund

Germany has unveiled a new investment initiative aimed at mobilizing private capital to…

December 19, 2025 2 min read
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EU Parliament Approves Omnibus I Package to Cut Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Rules

The European Parliament has formally approved the Omnibus I legislative package, marking a…

December 18, 2025 2 min read
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EU to Extend Carbon Border Levy to Car Parts and Appliances

The European Union is moving to expand its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),…

December 17, 2025 2 min read
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