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Why the world's most ambitious climate trade policy is proving far harder to implement than anyone expected    When the European Union launched the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in October 2023, it was hailed as a watershed moment in global climate policy. Finally, a mechanism to prevent carbon leakage and level the playing field between EU producers paying carbon prices and foreign competitors who don't. The logic was elegant, the ambiti..

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has become one of the most talked-about regulatory frameworks in global trade. For exporters, understanding CBAM is no longer optional. It is essential. The biggest area of confusion often lies in one simple question: what emissions actually count?    To comply confidently, exporters need a clear understanding of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, how boundaries are defined, and whether their products ..

Why carbon data is joining revenue and profit as the metrics that determine company value and why non-financial disclosure now matters as much as your balance sheet.    There's a quiet revolution happening in corporate reporting rooms across the globe. CFOs who once viewed sustainability reports as marketing collateral for the corporate responsibility team are now treating carbon data with the same rigor they apply to quarterly earnings. Invest..

Why forward-thinking companies are treating carbon reduction as their most valuable investment and leaving competitors behind.    Reframe the Narrative: From Cost Centre to Growth Driver  For too long, businesses have viewed decarbonization through the narrow lens of expense. Yet the world's leading companies tell a dramatically different story: they treat carbon reduction as a strategic investment in resilience, competitivenes..

How companies are navigating the most politically charged sustainability landscape in history and what it means for the future of ESG    Welcome to 2025, where saying you care about climate change can get you sued and saying you don't care can get you boycotted. Corporate sustainability has become a political minefield, and companies are discovering that doing the right thing for the planet doesn't guarantee doing the right thing for their business or the..