Siemens has raised the bar for corporate sustainability, earning the Platinum medal and its highest-ever score of 85 points in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This places Siemens in the top 1% of over 130,000 companies assessed globally, underscoring its leadership in environmental, ethical, labor, and procurement practices.

The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of enhanced sustainability reporting rules for large companies by two years. This move gives businesses more time to prepare for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), but it also raises questions about the EU’s climate and transparency ambitions.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched two new climate-focused standards—GRI 102: Climate Change and GRI 103: Energy—to help organizations report their environmental impacts more effectively. These standards aim to streamline disclosures, align with global frameworks, and drive real-world climate action.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released draft technical standards to regulate ESG rating providers under a new EU regulation. These rules aim to bring greater consistency, transparency, and accountability to a rapidly growing industry that influences trillions in investment decisions.