by Tim Mohin John Elkington dubbed this year the “sustainability recession.” One thing worth remembering is recessions always end. There are early signs that the sustainability recession is ending, and the practice is emerging more focused, agile, and pragmatic. The majority of surveys and corporate research released this year have
Key Impact Points:• Kimberly-Clark becomes first UK consumer goods firm to sign long-term green hydrogen deals• Over £125M ($165M) invested to build green hydrogen plants at two UK manufacturing sites• Initiative aims to cut natural gas use by 50% and reduce CO₂ emissions by 28,500 tonnes annually by 2027 Kimberly-Clark
Key Impact Points: Global Push to Strengthen Biodiversity Risk Supervision UNDP’s Sustainable Insurance Forum (SIF), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and KPMG have launched a new global capacity-building programme, NATURE-INSURE, aimed at helping insurance supervisors tackle the growing threat of biodiversity and ecosystem risks to financial systems. As
Key Impact Points: Microsoft Launches Global Supplier Sustainability Push “Microsoft is not doing this work because decarbonization is easy; we are doing it because it is necessary.” — Will Hudson, Director of Energy & Sustainability Policy, Microsoft That message opened Microsoft’s first Global Supplier Sustainability Summit, held in Singapore this
1. Sustainability isn’t fluff—it fuels business value 2. They’re doing more—but talking less 3. ESG isn’t just ethical—it’s financial 4. Regulatory uncertainty isn’t deterring action Why should you care? Bottom line The statistic isn’t just a headline—it reflects a powerful shift: most large companies view sustainability as a strategic investment.
Key Impact Points: Schneider Electric Unveils Zeigo Hub to Transform Global Supply Chain Sustainability Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo™ Hub, a next-generation digital platform to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains and meet Scope 3 emissions targets with confidence. Backed by Schneider Electric’s global sustainability leadership, Zeigo Hub is designed
2. Energy & Climate: Acceleration Mode 3. Circular Economy: No Longer Optional 4. Nature & Biodiversity: On the Balance Sheet 5. Emerging Priorities AI energy tension:Google DeepMind’s AI cuts energy use in data centers by 30%, but global data centers now consume 340 TWh/year—more than the UK.
Key Impact Points: Fashion Industry Veteran Joins Mango’s Board Mango has appointed Helena Helmersson, former CEO of the H&M Group, as an independent member of its Board of Directors. The move is part of the fashion giant’s ongoing push to professionalize its management structure and align with international governance standards.
Key Impact Points: Nestlé Hits 2025 Climate Target Early Nestlé has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to 2018 levels—hitting its 2025 target one year early, according to its 2024 Non-Financial Statement. The $90B food giant achieved the reduction through supply chain initiatives like training farmers, cutting methane,
Key Impact Points: Mars Doubles Down on Sustainability with $250M Innovation Fund Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), committing up to $250 million to accelerate innovation in climate and sustainability solutions. The fund will focus on advanced agriculture, low-emission ingredients, and next-generation packaging, targeting scalable solutions
