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COP17 in Yerevan: Turning nature ambition into investable action

When UN Biodiversity COP17 convenes in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026, it will do so amid mounting pressure on the natural systems underpinning economies and societies. 

Rate the Raters 2026: Beyond the score – Investor views on ESG ratings

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WEF/ERM report: The People Premium - Human Capital as a Driver of Value Creation in Private Markets

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Climate Week NYC 2026: restoring trust to ensure progress

At Climate Week NYC 2026, participants will come together to find new ways to improve our response to the challenges of our time.

Greenium – how to turn sustainability into an enduring driver of enterprise value

This article explores what greenium is, including its visible and less visible components, and how companies can use it to prioritize and turn sustainability-related value creation into a structural financial advantage.

Preparing for the simplified ESRS and ESRS-40a: Answers to 12 critical questions

After 18 months of negotiations, the overhaul of European sustainability reporting is on the brink of completion.

Trellis Impact 26 Insights: Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Businesses are entering a new phase of sustainable growth, where scaling AI infrastructure, circular models, low-carbon operations, carbon drawdown, power sourcing, and innovation is becoming central to competitiveness and resilience.

Decarbonizing the Phosphate and Potash Fertilizer Industry

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Episode 43: Strategy to delivery - Lessons from London Climate Action Week 2026

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June 2026 Quarterly Trends Report

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Patient Care Pathway Assessments: A Holistic Approach to Reducing Healthcare Emissions

As healthcare systems worldwide confront rising demand, constrained resources, and mounting pressure to meet net-zero commitments, one truth is becoming clear

London Climate Action Week 2026: Structural shift in progress

London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026 arrives as ongoing shockwaves are shifting the role of sustainability in the economy and society.

Turning Bottlenecks into Advantage: Future-Proofing the AI Infrastructure Value Chain

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Beyond the Bees, the Birds, and the Business Case for Nature

Episode 42: Beyond the bees and the birds - The business case for nature

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The new rules of critical minerals finance - Why only projects that embed sustainability will access capital at scale

This year, the outlook for critical minerals mining and processing projects has dramatically changed.

Decarbonizing clinical trials: Where sustainability meets operational excellence

Clinical trials, or the study of new tests and treatments for human health outcomes are essential for advancing patient care.

Raising the Bar - Preparing for the EU Forced Labour Regulation

Mandatory due diligence on environmental and human rights violations in the supply chain is on the threshold of expansion in Europe. The EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) will ban products involving forced labor by the end of 2027.

From Silicon to Server: The Physical Constraints Slowing AI—and How to Solve Them

Power, water, materials, and infrastructure, not compute, will determine which companies scale AI successfully and which fall behind. While the focus remains on models and breakthroughs, the real bottlenecks are emerging across the physical value chain that underpins AI.

The ERM Sustainability Institute

The ERM Sustainability Institute generates actionable insight that helps companies understand and navigate the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation.