Sustainability Insights

EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal to delay, simplify and significantly narrow the scope of the CSRD and CSDDD. The agreement reduces the number of companies required to report, removes transition plan obligations and revises liability rules while setting up future reviews that could expand the regulations again.

Diginex has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire Plan A, a leading carbon accounting software provider. The deal is expected to create a unified AI-powered ESG and carbon management platform that supports corporate reporting, decarbonization planning and growing regulatory demands across global markets.

Kellanova has partnered with Varaha to introduce regenerative agriculture practices across 12,500 acres of corn farms in India. The initiative aims to improve soil health, increase yields and reduce nearly 100,000 tons of supply chain emissions while supporting thousands of smallholder farmers.

STX Group has launched STX Climate Tech, a platform designed to help companies manage and procure Energy Attribute Certificates with greater efficiency. The system provides centralized tracking, automated documentation and procurement tools that support Scope 3 decarbonization efforts, with plans to expand into additional commodities in 2026.

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has released a five-year report showing verified improvements in land use, water efficiency, soil health and greenhouse gas emissions. The findings give brands and retailers reliable field-level data at a time when supply chain reporting rules are expanding and transparency is becoming essential across the cotton industry.