INTERVIEW: SustainabilityOnline caught up with @VSinkevicius, MEP, to discuss Europe’s green agenda, his previous tenure as European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, and the need to rethink sustainability messaging.

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Some 97% of global executives believe that sustainability reporting will offer a business advantage over the next two years, with 96% of investors believing it strengthens financial performance, a new study by @Workiva has found.

Finland's @sryhma has unveiled the Luvia wind farm, in Eurajoki, the latest investment in its multi-year renewable energy strategy.

More than three quarters of UK consumers believe that investment in sustainable infrastructure is crucial for future generations, a new study by @EON_SE_en has found.

Some 80% of consumers support the development of wind energy in Ireland, with 62% saying they would support a wind farm in their local area, a new study by Interactions Research on behalf of @WindEnergyIRL has found.

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The regulatory structure for businesses looking to enhance their sustainability credentials can be complex. 📖 SustainabilityOnline explores some of the key directives and rulings that forward-thinking businesses should be aware of. 🌎

The @CGF_The_Forum’s Towards Net Zero Coalition has released its Key Takeaways Report from the 2024 Commodity Masterclass series, which summarises the progress made by leading food firms in decarbonising their food supply chains.

.@Google has announced that as part of its net-zero targets, it contracted over $100 million in carbon removal credits last year, three times that of the previous year. Read more:

The Northern Lights project, a major cross-border CO₂ transport and storage facility, has announced the delivery of the Northern Pioneer, the world’s first commercial liquefied CO₂ transport ship.

Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3 million units, consultancy firm @rhomotion has said.

SustainabilityOnline has published an exclusive new report, 'Sustainability – A Business Roadmap (2025 Edition)', which examines the challenges and opportunities businesses will face over the coming year from an ESG perspective. Find out more here:

Investors are more likely to opt for 'green bonds', even when the actual environmental impact of said bonds is negligible, a new study by researchers at @UWaterloo has found.

The @LEGO_Group has secured a portfolio of certified carbon dioxide removal (CDR) assets, in partnership with @ClimeFiHQ.

.@SSE has announced plans to develop a power station powered by sustainable biofuels in County Kerry, the first such facility in Ireland.

INTERVIEW: Marcel Martin, chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer, @CocaCola HBC, discusses the importance of water stewardship.

Australian bank @Macquarie has announced it is withdrawing from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks around the world seeking to align their operations with net zero guidelines by 2050.

We are excited to be a media partner for Economist Impact's 2nd annual Energy Transition Summit on March 10th 2025 in London. Explore innovations in AI, green hydrogen, fusion energy, advanced storage solutions and more. #EconSustainability Info:

Following a sold-out conference in 2024, the 2025 edition of @Env_Ireland's annual ESG Forum takes place on Thursday 27 February at the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan. To secure your place at this must-attend event, register online at