Sustainability Knowledge Center

On November 13, the European Parliament approved changes to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Sustainability has become a defining conversation in packaging. From fashion mailers to food wraps, the materials businesses choose now shape customer perception. Yet despite the abundance of “green” claims, packaging remains complicated, and the most sustainable choice is not always the most obvious.

The European Union’s sustainability agenda continues to evolve, with reforms aimed at balancing environmental ambition and business practicality. In February, the Commission introduced the Omnibus proposals —meant to simplify and realign EU rules. Since then, the EU Parliament has adopted parts of the Omnibus package while several key elements remain under negotiation.

Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, is a structured approach to understanding the environmental impact of a product or service across its entire life cycle—from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transport, through use, to end-of-life disposal or recycling. Often referred to as a “cradle-to-grave” analysis, LCA helps companies identify where environmental impacts are highest and informs strategies to reduce emissions, waste, and resource consumption.

According to a newly published report b y the global energy think tank Ember, the increase in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025 was met (or more than met) by gains in solar and wind capacities alone. This marks a pivotal moment — for the first time in history, growth in renewable generation exceeded growth in electricity demand. In the first half of 2025, solar and wind generation grew by ~363 TWh (≈7.7%) , pushing total renewable output to 5,072 TWh — surpa

We’ve all heard the “Green is dead!” rhetoric coming out of Washington lately. However, The Green transition is alive and kicking, and countries around the world are doubling down on renewable energy. The lesson is simple: For a global perspective, ignore the noisy rhetoric from Washington. It might be disproportionately loud, but it is not reflective of actions and attitudes around the world.

The European Commission has unveiled a significant package of proposals aimed at simplifying EU regulations to enhance competitiveness and stimulate investment across the EU. The "Omnibus" initiative focuses on refining existing directives, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining high standards of sustainability and transparency. Wh

Here are a few simple recommendations for companies on how to engage with their supply chain to ensure a smooth data collection process

In an era where environmental consciousness is more than a trend, the construction and building sectors are increasingly adopting...

Welcome to our new series, "ESG in Numbers," where we break down the latest trends and insights in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices through key statistics and data. According to a recently published survey of 300 senior executives from publicly owned companies with annual revenues of $500 million or more, including a targeted sample of 250 executives each from five key industries conducted by Deloitte, 74% of public companies plan to invest in new technol

Over the past several years, various individuals—from experts and public figures to casual pundits—have declared the death of ESG and have done it with much noise and enthusiasm. The ESG backlash follows a period of oversized enthusiasm five years ago. If it were a debate among experts this could have been viewed as a natural normalization, a swing back to the middle. The ESG backlash, however, is no longer an expert or scientific issue. It has entered a black-and-white terr

The results of last month's EU elections confirmed a long-anticipated shift to the right delivering a fragmented political landscape with significant gains for right-leaning parties, Eurosceptics, and old-fashioned nationalists. The Greens lost more than a quarter of their seats while far-right groups won big, especially in Germany, France, and Italy and now make up almost a quarter of all seats.    What's interesting is that much of that shift to the right is based on anti-

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) represent a significant regulatory development within the European Union (EU), aimed at standardizing sustainability reporting practices. Developed under the auspices of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), the ESRS provide a structured framework for companies to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The Europea

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a legislative initiative by the European Union that imposes mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence practices on in-scope companies. To comply, companies must identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for negative human rights and environmental impacts within their operations, subsidiaries, and value chains . The CSDDD, also known as the CS3D establishes a standard for corporate due diligence on su

The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a key instrument of the European Union in implementing the goals set in the European Green Deal. The CSRD aims to attract capital for achieving the goals set in the Green Deal by making sustainability reporting and disclosure not only standardized but also a mandatory part of the annual reports that companies submit to regulators in their respective countries. The Directive came into effect in 2023 and is set to b

From regulatory milestones to global conferences, the months ahead promise a variety of events. Below we'll delve into the important...

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How SMEs are Impacted in the Quest for Sustainability By Iskra Yovkova – Co-founder & Managing Director of uIMPACT The global shift...

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By Nadia Soultanova – Member of the Board at uIMPACT and Head of Network at Urban Impact Ventures When it comes to early-stage companies,...