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Intel – CSR 2025 26 Full Report

Intel publishes full 2025 corporate social responsibility report covering environmental, social, and governance commitments.

9 Jul 2026

Reform voters prefer solar to fossil fuels, according to poll

Poll shows Reform UK voters back solar farms over fossil fuels, contradicting party's anti-net-zero messaging. What the gap reveals.

30 May 2026

Are businesses doing enough to lobby for strong climate policies?

New research from We Mean Business and Corporate Leaders Group Europe examines how business lobbying shapes climate policy outcomes.

30 May 2026

Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft initiative looks to boost sustainable data center tech

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and others form initiative to advance energy-efficient data centre technology and operations.

30 May 2026

SEC proposes rule rescinding Biden-era climate risk disclosures

US Securities and Exchange Commission proposes rescinding 2024 climate risk disclosure mandate, calling it regulatory overreach.

30 May 2026

AI boom means US is now ‘investing more’ in fossil-fuel power than China

Data centre boom pushes US fossil-fuel investment above China's. Tech firms' net-zero claims clash with actual power sourcing decisions.

30 May 2026

CFPB faces lawsuit over fair housing rule change

Four plaintiffs sue over CFPB amendment to fair lending protections under Equal Credit Opportunity Act, citing weakened discrimination enforcement.

30 May 2026

Tequila waste biomaterials and electric truck infrastructure: The best green innovations of May 2026

Edie highlights six cleantech breakthroughs, including tequila waste biomaterials and electric truck infrastructure. Worth scrutinising for actual impact.

29 May 2026

North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory

State seeks to reclaim megasite after EV maker delays $3 billion battery facility. Sets precedent on enforcing corporate green commitments.

29 May 2026

From green jobs to gas prices: Analysing Richard Tice and Reform’s net-zero claims

edie analyses Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice's net-zero and energy policy statements. Accuracy assessment for organisations tracking political risk to ESG strategy.

29 May 2026

UKGBC launches new framework to cut carbon across whole building life cycle

UK Green Building Council releases framework to measure and reduce carbon emissions across entire building lifecycle from design to demolition.

29 May 2026

Data center firm DigitalBridge in $1.1B deal to buy ArcLight

Data centre operator DigitalBridge buys renewable energy firm ArcLight for $1.1B, consolidating AI infrastructure with power assets.

29 May 2026

Strong corporate social impact programs reap financial rewards: ACCP

ACCP research shows DEI and CSR programmes improve brand resilience, reduce risk, and boost talent retention – but depth of commitment matters most.

29 May 2026

Microsoft – Microsoft Devices Responsible Sourcing Report FY21

Microsoft publishes FY21 responsible sourcing report for devices division, covering supply chain labour and material practices.

28 May 2026

New edie Extra podcast: What can a fake brand teach the fashion industry?

Action Speaks Louder uses spoof branding to expose gaps in lululemon's climate commitments. A new podcast reveals the tactic.

28 May 2026

Can policy make circularity cost-competitive with fast fashion?

Fashion brands push EU, US and Canada to regulate repair and resale competitiveness. But will rules force real change or just compliance costs?

28 May 2026

Microsoft – 2023 Microsoft EU TCR Report

Microsoft publishes 2023 EU Transparency and Disclosure Report. Analysis of TCFD alignment, emissions reporting, and compliance implications.

28 May 2026

McDonald’s to Miss 2030 Value Chain Decarbonization Goal, Remains Committed to Net Zero by 2050

McDonald's acknowledges it will miss its 2030 value chain emissions goal but reaffirms net zero by 2050. What happens to credibility?

28 May 2026

BP ousts chair over ‘serious’ governance, oversight concerns

BP's board removes chair Albert Manifold immediately following investor opposition at annual meeting over serious governance concerns.

28 May 2026

Sysco dinged on seafood sustainability

Sysco faces low sustainability rankings over limited ecosystem impact and deforestation data disclosure across seafood sourcing.

27 May 2026

BP Removes New Chair Over Governance, Conduct Concerns

BP removes newly-appointed chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct concerns, raising questions about board vetting and institutional accountability.

27 May 2026

Draft recommendations for non-financial social-related disclosures launched

Taskforce draft standardises social-related disclosures for businesses and financial institutions, closing a gap in ESG reporting frameworks.

27 May 2026

Global sustainable debt market surpasses $7trn milestone

Global green and sustainability-linked bonds surpass $7trn milestone, signalling investor appetite for capital reallocation–but velocity masks verification gaps.

27 May 2026

Acelen Renewables Secures $1.5 Billion to Build Billion-Liter SAF Project in Brazil

Mubadala Capital-backed Acelen Renewables funds billion-litre SAF facility in Brazil. Key questions on verification and carbon intensity remain.

27 May 2026

Google / Alphabet – google 2025 supplier responsibility report

Google's 2025 supplier responsibility report covers audits and labour standards but lacks third-party verification and Scope 3 clarity.

26 May 2026

Cloudflare – Cloudflare Emissions Inventory 2021

Cloudflare publishes greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Scope 3 disclosure signals rigour, but credibility hinges on targets and verification.

26 May 2026

GRI and IFRS Foundation reaffirm commitment to complementary disclosures

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

GRI and the IFRS Foundation have reaffirmed that their standards are designed to work together, issuing joint guidance on using the GRI and ISSB Standards side by side. The statement clarifies how companies can report their impacts on people and the environment (GRI) alongside financially materia…

26 May 2026

Singapore, World Bank Partner to Scale National Carbon Markets

Singapore's NCCS and World Bank launch partnership to expand carbon market infrastructure and accelerate climate commitments.

25 May 2026

UN backs landmark climate change ICJ ruling, but gaps remain

UNGA passes 141-vote resolution backing ICJ's 2025 climate opinion. But legal gaps mean accountability remains uncertain.

25 May 2026

3 things sustainability professionals can’t afford to outsource to AI

Amy Skoczlas Cole on three functions sustainability professionals cannot delegate to AI without compromising corporate accountability.

25 May 2026

6 things to know about SBTi’s new strategic plan

Science Based Targets initiative reshapes priorities following direct engagement with corporate practitioners. What's changed and why it matters.

25 May 2026

HSCB Backs Circular Economy Investment Platform Circulate Capital

HSBC extends green loan facility to Circulate Capital, supporting circular economy investments across emerging markets.

25 May 2026

McDonald’s warns it will miss 2030 emissions goal, in frank disclosure

Fast-food giant warns it will miss key climate goal despite operational wins. $1bn supply chain investment follows.

25 May 2026

Novata Launches Portfolio, Supply Chain Risk Monitoring Solution

New Risk Atlas platform targets supply chain monitoring gap in private equity and VC, offering real-time ESG risk visibility across portfolio companies.

24 May 2026

FASB finalizes new environmental credit rules

Financial Accounting Standards Board finalizes guidance on how companies must account for carbon offsets and emissions allowances under cap-and-trade schemes.

24 May 2026

HSBC, Temasek-Backed Pentagreen Raises $800 Million for Asia-Focused Green Transition Fund

HSBC and Temasek-backed Pentagreen Capital closes second funding round for sustainable infrastructure financing across Asia.

24 May 2026

New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell

New coal-fired power plant construction reaches decade peak, yet global coal power output declines. What's driving the contradiction?

24 May 2026

Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE

Investors push back on Target CEO and board member reelection, citing DEI and ICE contract concerns as strategic failures.

24 May 2026

Wells Fargo agrees to $110M lending, hiring discrimination settlement

Bank settles lawsuit over discriminatory refinancing practices and hiring. Black applicants faced approval rates below 50% in 2020.

24 May 2026

Starbucks’ climate dilemma: the world loves lattes

Starbucks' dairy methane emissions flatlined since 2019. Without scope 3 leverage, net-zero commitments risk becoming hollow.

23 May 2026

Heaviest environmental costs of UK consumption lie overseas, study reveals

Study reveals British demand for commodities linked to nearly 30,000 hectares of deforestation yearly, mostly overseas. Scope 3 emissions accountability question.

23 May 2026

From ambition to action: SBTi broadens role to better support businesses

SBTi's 2026-2030 strategy repositions the organisation to actively support businesses in delivering science-based targets, moving beyond goal-setting.

23 May 2026

CIP Launches €1.5 Billion Bioenergy Fund

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches €1.5 billion bioenergy fund. Details on investment strategy, ticket sizes, and target sectors.

23 May 2026

Report: Global governments raised $107bn from carbon pricing in 2025

World Bank data shows carbon pricing mechanisms mobilised over $100bn globally in 2025, up 2% year-on-year. What comes next?

23 May 2026

Governance overtakes environment as top ESG reputational risk

GlobeScan data shows corporate leaders rate governance risks above environmental concerns, signalling a major shift in ESG priorities and reputational threat assessment.

23 May 2026

Global experts align on the need for transparency on pollution impacts

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

GRI and partners are pressing for clearer corporate disclosure on pollution, arguing that consistent reporting on pollution impacts underpins accountability and informed decisions. The work feeds into new pollution-related standards within GRI's framework.

19 May 2026

WBCSD: advancing an integrated sustainability agenda to unlock business value

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

WBCSD examines why many companies still run their climate, nature and social work in separate teams, and how integrating them unlocks business value. The piece sets out the practical barriers to a joined-up sustainability strategy.

13 May 2026

WBCSD compares physical climate risk: global trends versus Asia-Pacific realities

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

WBCSD leaders discuss how physical climate risks show up differently across global trends and Asia-Pacific realities, and what that means for corporate risk assessment and accountability.

8 May 2026

WBCSD India Landscape Accelerator moves from pilots to landscape-scale impact

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Fifteen companies and twelve partner organisations have launched WBCSD's India Landscape Accelerator, moving from pilot projects to landscape-scale environmental work. The workplan was agreed at a kickoff on 1 April 2026.

8 May 2026

GRI and CDP publish more aligned, decision-useful disclosure mapping

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

GRI and CDP have published an updated mapping that links GRI climate disclosures to CDP's 2026 questionnaire. The tool helps companies align the two systems and reduce reporting duplication.

28 Apr 2026