Regulation & Public Policy
The increasingly complex landscape of laws aimed at standardizing corporate sustainability efforts and transparency around those efforts
The Omnibus Confusion Aftermath: What Companies Must Do Now
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
2 New Resources Aim to Put Apparel Companies, ESG Regulators on the Same Page
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
Building a Resilient Future in an Oscillating Market
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
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing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
Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever
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
Finding Value in ESG Reporting Is Critical in Today’s Legislative Landscape
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
Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws
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
New Tool Tracks US Food-Waste Legislation Landscape
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
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
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
Pioneering Vermont Law Adds Momentum to Climate-Accountability Fight
Vermont's Climate Superfund Act is the latest in a growing wave of climate-driven political and legal attempts to hold the fossil-fuel industry accountable for its role in accelerating climate change. ... View More
Report: Global EPR Ecosystem Critical to Tackling Fashion Waste
Without EPR policy, tens of millions of tons of textiles will continue to be landfilled, incinerated or leak into the environment every year. But as policy continues to develop, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reminds businesses to keep innovating. ... View More
WA Ballot Initiative Could Stymy National Efforts to Put a Price on Carbon
I-2117 is already destabilizing the state’s landmark carbon market — confusing businesses and creating uncertainty about the future of climate policy. ... View More
Is Bipartisan Climate Policy Possible in the US?
The reality of climate change’s existence is not the debate that voters are interested in anymore: They have experienced it firsthand and care about solutions. ... View More
What Does the New SEC Climate-Risk Reporting Rule Mean for Brands?
While the new mandate was scaled back from what was originally proposed, US companies must now prepare to join many markets around the world in the climate-risk disclosure game. ... View More
Despite Its History, Not All Lobbying Is Bad
Unlike the majority of lobbyists dedicated to preserving business as usual, a new generation of lobby groups are using their power to fuel sustainable development. ... View More
Analysis of US Utilities Reveals Inconsistent Climate-Policy Advocacy
A new benchmark analysis of 12 of the largest US electric utility companies finds significant inconsistencies between utilities’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices. ... View More
As COP28 Goes Into Overtime, Hope Dwindles for Meaningful Climate Agreement
Climate groups and world leaders decry draft agreement as falling fatally short of the clarity and ambition the climate and economy demand — including a phase-out of fossil fuels. ... View More
Carrot and Stick: European & US Businesses Must Learn From Each Other to Become More Sustainable
As our North American operations continue to grow rapidly, we have witnessed in microcosm the sustainability benefits of marrying together US innovation and efficiency with European standards. ... View More
New Carbon Accounting Alliance Seeks Industry Standardization, Regulation to Support Net-Zero Transition
The launch includes a call to action for organizations worldwide to use the tools of carbon accounting to drive transition plans and direct emission reductions. ... View More
Preparing for the CSRD’s Impact on US Companies
Like many recent rulings coming out of the EU, the CSRD is designed to drive the rest of the global economy — including around 3,000 US companies — towards meaningful action and ESG disclosure. ... View More
