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by Rita Barcoe, Senior Consultant, Stratagem Partners Corporate commitment to environmental targets is proving more durable than critics anticipated, with most businesses refusing to retreat from sustainability pledges even as political opposition to ESG intensifies and regulatory certainty diminishes.   Recent analysis from Harvard Business Review found that 53 per cent of global companies maintain existing climate commitments, whilst a further 32 per cent are expanding thei

By Ray Nulty, President, Stratagem Partners, The EU Ombudswoman has found the Commission guilty of maladministration in its handling of environmental and human rights protections. This ruling, which came out recently, represents a major blow to regulatory compliance in the European Union. The landmark decision stands as a major milestone for transparency, democracy, and environmental rights in the EU. The Commission's obligation to follow proper procedures while amending legi

By Ray Nulty, President, Stratagem Partners, The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has issued a new framework that promises to transform how companies measure and implement circular economy initiatives, potentially redefining sustainability metrics for investors and regulators.   The Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), launched on November 11 at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, establishes standardised methods for measuring and reporting business circulari

By Ankit Kumar Das, Senior Manger, Stratagem Partners The world faces severe climate challenges, and COP30 comes at a defining moment. Current policies point to a dangerous 3°C warming by 2100, which shows how urgent this climate summit really is. Brazil is currently hosting COP30 in Belém, right at the Amazon's doorstep. The summit brings together 198 signatories to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This timing is significant because countries must submit their

By Ray Nulty, President, Stratagem Partners In the heart of the Amazon, global climate finance architecture is undergoing its most significant transformation since the Paris Agreement. The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) has delivered a suite of financial mechanisms that promise to reshape how markets value natural capital and how businesses approach climate strategy.   Forests as Financial Assets The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), formally launched on Novem

By Ankit Kumar Das, Senior Manager Corporate Sustainability Accelerates Despite Regulatory Challenges The sustainability landscape continues to evolve rapidly as major corporations advance climate initiatives despite mounting regulatory challenges. The past month has witnessed significant developments that signal deepening integration of sustainability into core business strategies across sectors.   Key Corporate Initiatives Tata Motors and TCS launched an AI-driven sustainab

Rita Barcoe, Senior Manager, Stratagem Partners Large investors maintain sustainability focus despite regulatory flux Large asset owners managing over USD $20 billion are maintaining strong commitments to sustainability objectives despite evolving regulatory frameworks and political pressures. According to Mercer’s most recent research, 81% of large institutional investors and 64% of smaller asset owners now include sustainability goals in their investment policies, reflectin

Rejection of simplification package signals continued commitment to stringent ESG standards despite business concerns. By Ray Nulty, President, Stratagem Partners The European Parliament has dealt a significant blow to the European Commission’s corporate sustainability simplification agenda, rejecting the proposed mandate for trilogue negotiations on the Omnibus I package by a narrow margin of 318 votes to 309, with 34 abstentions in a secret ballot. The decision throws into

By Ray Nulty, President, Stratagem Partners. European Commission maintains December 2025 deadline whilst introducing tiered compliance structure The European Commission has formally proposed a series of amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) whilst confirming that the implementation timeline remains unchanged for most operators, with enforcement beginning from 30 December 2025. This announcement on 21 October follows earlier indications from EU Environment Commi

By Gabriel D’Arcy, Partner Centigo Limited/Stratagem Partners The latest WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the CEO led organisation of over 225 companies worldwide) report on Food Systems Sustainability reinforces this perspective with a powerful financial case. It provides a practical, science-based framework that helps organisations turn sustainability commitments into measurable business value. Key highlights include implementation costs estimated

Source: Financial Times Story Synopsis The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has approved substantial modifications to the EU’s corporate sustainability framework, fundamentally altering the regulatory landscape for businesses operating within the European Union. The changes, incorporated within the Omnibus I Simplification Package, significantly adjust the scope of both the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due D

Source: Analysis based on Q3 2026 Corporate Performance Data and Strategic Announcements Story Synopsis The strategic integration of sustainability and innovation functions has emerged as a significant priority amongst leading global corporations, with approximately 25-30% of Fortune Global 500 companies now implementing coordinated sustainability-innovation approaches. This represents an important evolution from the predominantly siloed approaches that characterised corporat

Stratagem Partners commentary by: Ray Nulty Recent sustainability news highlights the growing tension between national interests and global environmental goals, as the United States government issues warnings against UN member states supporting the International Maritime Organization's Net-Zero Framework. This development occurs against the backdrop of significant global sustainability investments, including India's $77 billion hydropower expansion initiative and the European

Source: Industrial Engineering Monthly, September 2025 Stratagem Partners commentary by: Gabriel D’Arcy Story Synopsis A significant...

Sustainability Business Review, September 2025Stratagem Partners commentary by: Ankit Kumar Das Story Synopsis Circular economy standards...

Source: Cybersecurity Times, September 2025 Stratagem Partners commentary by: Ray Nulty   Story Synopsis Major financial institutions and...

Source: MIT Technology Review, September 2025 Stratagem Partners commentary by: Ray Nulty Story Synopsis Agentic AI has rapidly ascended to become one of the dominant enterprise technology trends of 2025, with adoption rates increasing significantly in the past quarter alone. These advanced AI systems, capable of autonomously planning and executing complex multi-step tasks with minimal human oversight, are fundamentally reshaping workflow dynamics across industries. Unlike ea

Source: Industry Analysis Reports, September 2025 Story Synopsis A significant shift is underway in industrial manufacturing as digital...

Source: Capgemini Research Institute, 19 September 2025 Story Synopsis Capgemini Research Institute’s “A World in Balance 2025” report...

Source: Taylor Press, 20 September 2025 Story Synopsis Samsung Electronics has been awarded a $250 million grant from the Texas...