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From nutrition and net zero to sustainable AI, this week’s ESG in 5 highlights how global leaders are turning bold commitments into measurable impact. PepsiCo is advancing its pep+ strategy, Microsoft and Rolls-Royce are cutting carbon with low-emission fuels, and Sustainability Magazine has named the world’s top 250 sustainable companies. New initiatives from the Rainforest Alliance and Land O’Lakes show how agriculture is tackling climate and food waste.

Understanding self-attribution bias is key to improving financial decision-making. This bias leads us to credit success to our own skills while blaming failure on external factors. While it can protect self-esteem, it may also prevent learning from mistakes. In finance, this can result in overconfidence and missed opportunities. Becoming aware of this bias helps investors and advisers make more objective, data-driven decisions.