Microsoft has signed a long-term deal with Vaulted Deep to purchase carbon credits in an effort to offset emissions from its growing fleet of AI data centers. Vaulted's specialty? Human feces – or "excess organic material," as the official press release delic…

HM Treasury announced they will not create a UK Green Taxonomy to define what actions are considered green, climate friendly, or other sustainability related claims.

The 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding declared greenhouse gases a threat to public health and welfare, forming the legal basis for U.S. climate regulation under the Clean Air Act.

A comprehensive ESG investing dashboard should track portfolio carbon intensity, ESG integration, voting records, climate risk, sustainable offerings, diversity, engagement outcomes, and social and environmental impact to meet regulatory expectations and drive long-term value creation.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) operate at the financial heart of the U.S. prescription drug system, yet their opaque practices introduce significant ESG risks—especially regarding access to medicine, pricing transparency, and ethical governance. As regulators and standards bodies press for more accountability, stakeholders must consider PBMs' impact when disclosing under IFRS S1/S2, SASB, and GRI frameworks.

PBMs were intended to be cost-saving intermediaries, but their current structure incentivizes profit-maximizing behavior that often comes at the expense of patients, employers, and pharmacies. A growing body of evidence shows that PBM practices contribute to rising drug costs, reduced access, and market distortions. While some reforms are underway, systemic changes—including pricing transparency, realignment of incentives, and enhanced regulation—are essential to protect the public from ongoing abuses.

Utilize advanced data analytics, real-time monitoring, and predictive intelligence to inform ESG strategy development, resource allocation, and performance optimization decisions.

Develop comprehensive communication strategies that foster transparent ESG dialogue, enable continuous stakeholder feedback, and drive ongoing improvement in sustainability performance.