The increasingly complex landscape of laws aimed at standardizing corporate sustainability efforts and transparency around those efforts
In the first of three articles for Sustainable Brands from the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025, Richard Howitt reports that companies at the event appear more prepared than ever to push back against the growing backlash toward DEI and othe... View More
The most dangerous time for a company isn’t when regulations tighten—it’s when they ease. As ESG oversight softens, many organizations assume their risk profile has too. In reality, weaker rules create wider blind spots, leaving companies more ... View More
EPR has already shown the potential to help us enter an era where sustainable packaging plans apply a new set of three Rs: refine, redesign and reimagine. ... View More
Despite momentum and optimism earlier in the process, the treaty negotiations were increasingly stymied by disagreement around potential approaches. ... View More
The UFLPA has shown the potential of mandatory due diligence to drive impact, but also the limitations of a single-country approach to addressing forced labor. ... View More
While new sustainability legislation continues to emerge, voluntary tools remain a clear support path for companies and producers. ... View More
Existing expertise in reverse logistics and emerging supply chain technologies can inform solutions that benefit both the environment and enterprise value. ... View More
If executed properly, nature targets reveal a far more comprehensive view of a company’s environmental impacts and dependencies — and can reveal new opportunities. ... View More
A side effect of tariffs could be an increase in industry circularity and the associated recycling of materials and components to enable domestic electronics manufacturing. ... View More
Instead of approaching these new laws as obstacles, let’s think of them as the roadmap — the 'brief' — behind compliant and truly creative sustainable branding. ... View More
Despite robust market demand, niche retailers such as Kigurumi are one of many players at a critical crossroads as the US launches its trade war with the rest of the world. ... View More
The best corporate strategy in the face of the EU's Omnibus proposal is not to wait and see but to adapt and lead. Here are five key things for companies to keep in mind amidst the chaos. ... View More
Amid a spate of new ESG-related legislation, an interactive white paper demystifies this regulatory rigmarole for apparel and textile companies; and a handbook outlines the industry’s unique challenges for the EU as it develops due diligence guidel... View More
In a politically polarized environment, sustainability risks becoming a casualty of partisan divides. But market-driven solutions offer a rare opportunity to unite diverse perspectives and priorities. ... View More
Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. ... View More
There are many things the US election didn’t change — including European regulations, consumer pressures, worsening effects of climate change, and what needs to be done. All of these things mean that investment in sustainability needs to grow, an... View More
Experience design agency SiaXperience is helping brands navigate their reporting journey in this ever-shifting landscape. Managing Director of ESG Communications Judy Sandford shares insights into how companies can enhance their reporting practices t... View More
These laws have been several years in the making — enough time for proactive companies to develop mechanisms to ensure their supply chains are free of deforestation, human rights abuses and forced labor. And while Europe is leading, other markets a... View More
Divert’s Food Waste Legislative Tracker offers a state-by-state look, as well as numerous touchpoints for anyone interested in food policy to get involved. ... View More
The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. ... View More