The increasingly complex landscape of laws aimed at standardizing corporate sustainability efforts and transparency around those efforts
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Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing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
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
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
I-2117 is already destabilizing the state’s landmark carbon market — confusing businesses and creating uncertainty about the future of climate policy. ... View More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
California and Washington are the latest states to attempt to fill gaps in public-health safeguards, thanks to a lack of federal protections against certain commonly used chemicals. ... View More