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We’ve recently worked with a client to define an approach to the responsible sourcing of goods from across the world. As we described in an article last year, ‘ The 5 steps to more responsible procurement ’ , this isn’t easy to do because of the huge range of items and services that most businesses buy.    However, before leaping in with supplier questionnaires, codes of conduct, and contractual clauses, there is a more fundamental question to ask which can help to tell you

It’s investor ESG assessment season. We support many of our clients to maximise their ESG assessment scores. While each assessment differs slightly, there are five key actions you can take to boost your rating. 1. Get Your Policies Documented First, check what you have in place against our Policy Checklist . Draft new policies as needed. Alternatively, create a standalone ‘Summary of ESG Policies’ document. This will summarise your existing policies and help close any gaps. 2

The Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) has published the second draft of their revision to the Corporate Net Zero Standard. While it’s not final, it is in its latter stages. This is likely the last public consultation opportunity, which is crucial because this latest version raises the bar considerably. If you want to share your feedback, please do so by 12th December 2025 . Key Changes in the Corporate Net Zero Standard In terms of the proposed changes, several will sign