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European Airlines to Scale Back “Carbon Neutral Flight” Claims After Consumer Watchdog Review

A group of 21 European airlines has agreed to overhaul how they market the environmental impact of air travel, after EU consumer protection authorities found that some of their claims could mislead passengers about what paying extra for “green” flight options actually achieves.

U.S. State Attorneys General Ask Trump for Intervention on EU Sustainability Rules

A coalition of Republican attorneys general from more than 20 U.S. states has urged President Donald Trump to oppose two major European Union sustainability laws, warning that the measures could impose heavy costs and legal risks on American companies.

FCA to Oversee ESG Ratings Providers as UK Moves to Boost Market Trust

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says the UK has reached a pivotal moment in its sustainable finance agenda as the government introduces legislation that would hand the regulator oversight of ESG ratings providers for the first time.

New Zealand Scales Back Mandatory Climate Reporting to Support Capital Markets Growth

New Zealand is narrowing the scope of its mandatory climate-related disclosures regime, in a move the Government says will reduce compliance costs for businesses and help restore momentum in the public markets.

French Court Convicts TotalEnergies of Greenwashing Over Climate Claims

A Paris court has convicted TotalEnergies of misleading consumers through “greenwashing,” ruling that the French oil and gas giant overstated its environmental commitments and misrepresented its pathway to carbon neutrality.

MEPs Reject Mandate on Simplified Sustainability & Due Diligence Rules Ahead of November Vote

‍The European Parliament has rejected a draft mandate that sought to streamline sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations for companies, setting the stage for a renewed debate and a fresh vote next month.

Sustainability Still Rules the Boardroom in 2025, Deloitte Finds

In its fourth annual edition, Deloitte Global has released its 2025 C-suite Sustainability Report, revealing that corporate leaders continue to treat sustainability as a central strategic priority, fueled increasingly by investments and digital technologies. The survey, which polled over 2,100 C-level executives across 27 countries, paints a picture of organizations moving beyond compliance toward embedding sustainability as a driver of business value.