February 5, 2026
CSDDD requirements are raising the bar on responsible sourcing. It’s no longer enough to publish a supplier code of conduct, you must prove how you identify, prioritize, and address human rights and environmental risks across your supply chain. This article explains the core CSDDD requirements and how to operationalize them at scale.
January 30, 2026
Procurement is becoming agentic, real-time, and continuous. Product compliance and ESG, however, often still operate in slow, manual cycles. This gap is no longer a minor inefficiency – it threatens speed, resilience, and market access. In 2026, agentic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and product compliance must work together to unlock their full value.
January 29, 2026
Setting Scope 3 targets is becoming standard practice — achieving them is not. As companies gain better data and expand supplier coverage, emissions often rise instead of fall. This article explores why Scope 3 reduction is so challenging in practice and what companies can realistically do to move from ambition to action.
January 21, 2026
For many companies, Scope 3 carbon emissions represent the largest share of their carbon footprint, often sitting upstream with suppliers or downstream in product use and end-of-life. This article explains how Scope 3 emissions works, what is driving corporate action, why execution often lags behind ambition, and how to turn targets into measurable reductions.
January 14, 2026
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is moving from a learning phase to real financial impact. Following the adoption of the CBAM Omnibus Regulation in 2025 and the publication of key implementing and delegated acts on December 17, 2025, CBAM compliance is now entering its definitive phase.
January 13, 2026
Updated January 13, 2026
With the EUDR delay and amendments now confirmed, key application deadlines will be postponed. The revised timeline is designed to ease the burden on downstream operators and simplify requirements for small and micro-enterprises while keeping core due diligence rules firmly in place. This article outlines how these changes will affect supply chains and procurement planning.
January 9, 2026
Deforestation is no longer a distant environmental issue — it’s a defining business challenge. With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), companies placing key commodities like coffee, cocoa, soy, and timber on the EU market, trading or exporting them must prove their products are deforestation-free and legally sourced.
December 19, 2025
On December 16, 2025, the European Parliament approved sweeping changes to the CSRD and CSDDD. While fewer companies are now formally in scope, supply chain due diligence and sustainability reporting remain essential. This article explains what the Omnibus changes mean in practice and how businesses can respond strategically.
December 9, 2025
Discover five key supply chain sustainability trends emerging in 2026 – from regulatory shifts and AI agents to product traceability and supplier enablement. Gain insight into how leading companies are building resilience, driving innovation, and staying ahead in a fast-changing business environment.
December 3, 2025
As COP30 marks a shift from climate pledges to actual implementation, businesses are facing new expectations around Scope 3 data collection, emissions disclosures, and supplier engagement. In a recent COP30 webinar with the SBTi and GRI, our Head of Sustainability, Sebastian Klotz, shared his perspective on what the conference outcomes mean for corporate climate action. This article unpacks his key takeaways and shows how companies can turn their targets into measurable results.
November 25, 2025
In the third and final part of our COP30 coverage, we examine the key outcomes of the conference and the roadblocks that shaped them. As in previous COPs, negotiating the final text proved a drawn-out process, yielding mixed results. We break down what COP30 delivered – and what it didn’t – on climate adaptation, finance, and the fossil fuel phase-out.
November 20, 2025
EUDR compliance is no longer optional. The EU Deforestation Regulation is coming into force soon and companies that aren’t prepared risk losing access to the EU market. Our practical guide explains how to build your EUDR compliance roadmap and stay ahead.
November 18, 2025
The second part of our COP30 coverage explores a wide range of key topics, including adaptation finance, plans to mitigate the health impacts of climate change, the just transition, and critical unresolved issues for the second week – such as the fossil fuel phase-out and climate funding discussions.
November 12, 2025
In this three-part series we bring you the latest news around the 30th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) in Belém, Brazil. Notable developments of the Leaders’ Summit and the first two days include the official start of the Loss and Damage Fund and the announcement of new initiatives, including the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) and the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC).
November 11, 2025
With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into effect, due diligence is no longer optional — it’s an operational necessity. Ensuring that every product entering or leaving the EU is deforestation-free requires data transparency, system integration, and supplier alignment. Learn how leading companies are digitalizing their due diligence to meet EUDR with confidence.
