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Was COP30 the COP of action? A deep dive into wins and shortfalls
COP30 made progress but fell short of being the “COP of action.” While it achieved notable successes such as tripling adaptation finance (though delayed to 2035), creating a Just Transition Mechanism, and maintaining multilateral consensus among 194 countries, its shortcomings were significant. Overall, COP30 demonstrated that global cooperation persists, but political compromises diluted its impact, making it hard to claim true transformative action.
David Hall Nov 26, 2025
Belem Brazil
Sustainability & ESG
Will COP30 be the ‘action COP’ it needs to be?
Latest in the series of COP (Conference of the Parties) climate meetings, COP30 has been no stranger to controversy even before it begins.
David Hall Nov 19, 2025
Brazil
Sustainability & ESG
The nine boundaries of sustainability: Why crossing Earth’s limits threatens business, life, and the future
Seven of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached. Explore the nine planetary boundaries shaping Earth’s stability and why exceeding them impacts business, life, and global sustainability.
Nov 14, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
Navigating carbon costs: EU ETS and shipping
The inclusion of maritime transport in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) marks a major step toward reducing carbon emissions for one of Europe’s most vital sectors. To comply, companies must submit verified annual emissions reports, surrender emission allowances, and face penalties such as port entry denial or vessel detention for non-compliance.
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Sep 17, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
EFRAG Simplification Announcement: Simplifying sustainability reporting should improve environmental data and prevent greenwashing
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has proposed changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to reduce the reporting burden on firms by 50%. Brendan Kean, ESG Partner at Baker Tilly Ireland, believes these changes will improve the quality of environmental data and prevent greenwashing.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Jul 2, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
Climate change - all eyes on the EU Commission
Despite the Global Geological Organisation’s damning report on climate change for 2024, the European Union has recently presented options to member states for ways to ease the proposed 2040 climate target.
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Jun 30, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
State of the Global Climate report
In March 2025, the World Meteoralogical Organisation (WMO) published its State of the Global Climate report. It makes for uncomfortable reading.
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Jun 24, 2025
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Audit and Assurance Sustainability & ESG
EU ESG Bulletin
In November 2024, president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced a proposal to simplify, streamline and align EU ESG disclosure and reporting rules. The announcement was a timely one, given the different reporting standards in place across the EU and the calls for the regulatory burden on EU businesses to be reduced.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Jun 10, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG Tax Construction and Infrastructure Retail, Consumer & Hospitality Technology Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Half-year industry updates 2025
As 2025 continues, businesses will face new challenges and opportunities—reshaped by technology, regulation, and shifting consumer expectations. This year has already proven to be turbulent, demanding agility, strategic foresight, and a willingness to embrace change. Staying up to date is crucial for success in such times.
May 29, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG Tax Construction and Infrastructure Retail, Consumer & Hospitality Technology Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Half-year industry updates 2025
As 2025 continues, businesses will face new challenges and opportunities—reshaped by technology, regulation, and shifting consumer expectations. This year has already proven to be turbulent, demanding agility, strategic foresight, and a willingness to embrace change. Staying up to date is crucial for success in such times.
May 29, 2025
66 AERIAL
Sustainability & ESG Technology
Beyond the façade - the real impact of AI
There’s no doubt that 2025 is the year of AI. Yet, public discourse about AI trends often skips over a critical element: the infrastructure that powers it, and the profound environmental implications of this technological foundation.
May 29, 2025
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