Get the latest on sustainability at a glance. We’ve compiled a quick sustainability recap of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 7 of 2023.
1. Greenhushing: An alarming trend, harming businesses and environment
The term ‘greenwashing’ has grown exponentially in recent times, to such a degree that it is now officially listed in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. With more scrutiny over climate pledges than ever, companies are starting to turn towards a new and worrying trend – greenhushing…
2. SMEs are trying to take climate action, but face financial barriers
Although the majority of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe that taking climate action is the right thing to do, many are being held back due to financial and resource challenges, according to a new study…
3. KPMG reveals ESG tops regulatory demands in finance as UK and EU rules diverge
Financial firms in Britain and the European Union have remained under pressure to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) rules over the past six months, KPMG’s Regulatory Barometer reveals…
4. Deloitte survey shows progress on ESG disclosure, but finds challenges around reporting
Deloitte’s survey of accounting, finance, legal, and sustainability executives for their views on a host of environmental, social and governance (ESG) has shown progress on disclosure and preparedness but found issues around reporting…
5. The future of sustainability in pharma
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve and tackle modern challenges, sustainability has emerged as a key focus. Janice MacLennan, CEO of St Clair Consulting and creator of the NMBLR strategy platform, sheds light on the efforts being made in the industry to transition towards a more environmentally conscious approach in this guest post…
