Spain’s Real Decreto (Royal Decree) 214/2025 is set to start on June 12, 2025, strengthening climate regulations through emissions tracking, reporting, and transparency. Carbon footprints and emission reduction plans will now be mandatory for large companies and public entities.

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) now includes over 600 financial institutions worldwide. The group continues to drive transparency and consistency in financed emissions reporting.

Microsoft has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Rubicon Carbon to purchase 18 million tonnes of high-quality carbon removal credits. This long-term partnership is set to reshape the voluntary carbon market by unlocking large-scale private investment in nature-based climate solutions.

The ISSB is proposing targeted amendments to IFRS S2 that would ease Scope 3 reporting obligations for the financial sector. These changes aim to address implementation challenges while maintaining transparency for investors.

BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2025 reveals an energy landscape shaped by economic competitiveness, data center growth, and maturing clean technologies. While global emissions may have peaked in 2024, the path to net zero demands faster action and broader policy support.

The UK government has launched initiatives to enhance voluntary carbon and nature credit markets, aiming to drive growth and investment while addressing the climate crisis. This move is part of the UK's broader Plan for Change, positioning the country as a global hub for green finance.

The Climate Bonds Initiative and the European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) have partnered to develop standards that align EU covered bonds with the EU Taxonomy, promoting sustainable finance.

This week, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released their new report "Net Zero Buildings - Halving construction emissions today." This report highlights that we need to cut emissions in half in the built environment by 2030, and then outlines practical steps that could be taken to do so. Through the report and executive summary, we’ve put together our own summary of what you need to know.

BOSTON, MA - Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 - Just months after formalizing partnerships with Siemens Digital Industries Software and low-code application platform Mendix, Sustaira proudly announces the launch of the beta version of the Sustaira Sustainability and ESG Application Platform.