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This week’s ESG update highlights how sustainability is increasingly being shaped by scale, regulation and real-world implementation. From evolving reporting frameworks in Europe to major investments in energy infrastructure and carbon removal, the focus is shifting toward practical delivery and measurable impact. At the same time, social considerations remain firmly in the spotlight, reinforcing that ESG is no longer just about ambition.

This week’s ESG update highlights how businesses, financial institutions and policymakers are accelerating efforts to address climate risk and sustainability disclosure. From aviation exploring durable carbon removal and global firms targeting methane emissions, to new reporting rules in South Korea and large-scale green finance commitments from development banks, sustainability continues to move deeper into mainstream strategy, investment and regulation across global markets

India is reframing climate policy around growth, resilience and energy security, signalling a wider shift among emerging economies. In Europe, Amazon and Google are backing a major grid upgrade push to unlock renewables and meet rising power demand. Bloomberg is boosting carbon market credibility by integrating credit ratings, while the UK moves toward mandatory IFRS-aligned sustainability reporting from 2027. Ford is also expanding into battery storage as demand for flexible