India’s ESG Progress in a Retreating Global Landscape
In 2025, global ESG momentum faltered with policy retractions, while India aggressively tightened regulations through BRSR amendments and carbon mandates.
2025 ESG Lexicon – 30 Terms Driving Regulatory and Innovation Shifts
The year 2025 marked a lexicon boom in ESG, sustainability, and climate, with nearly 30 new terms driving corporate transformation.
The Great Gridlock: Why 2026 is the Year of the Wire
From Britain’s billion-dollar bottlenecks to India’s $30 billion transmission race, in 2026, the energy transition will shift from a generation sprint to an infrastructure marathon.
EU Toughens Import Rules to Rescue Plastic Recycling
The EU introduces separate customs codes to stop fraudulent plastic imports and protect European recyclers.
EU Tightens Carbon Border Levy, Closes Evasion Loopholes
The EU expands its carbon border levy to high-emission imports like car parts and washing machines ahead of January enforcement.
EU Mandates 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040
The EU agrees to a binding 90% emissions cut by 2040; it includes carbon credits and an ETS delay.
EU Launches €3 Billion Bid for Critical Mineral Security
EU’s €3 billion RESource EU plan secures critical minerals, cutting reliance on dominant suppliers for green and digital transitions
Cefic: EU Bioeconomy Vision Needs Concrete Market Action Now
Cefic warns EU Bioeconomy Strategy lacks market demand incentives and binding action for investment
EU Updates GSP for Sustainable Trade with Developing Nations
EU institutions have agreed to revise the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), enhancing sustainable trade benefits for 65 developing countries.
India Demands Fund for Equitable Just Transition at COP30
At COP30, India seeks a new UNFCCC mechanism to finance developing countries’ economy-wide transition
EU Fuels $108B Green Shift for Ships and Planes
€600M awarded to projects advancing the EU’s $108B clean transport plan
EU Cracks Down on Greenwashing: 21 Airlines Forced to Revise Climate Claims
Twenty-one European airlines have committed to changing their marketing practices regarding environmental claims deemed misleading by the CPC Network
