In the classic ‘ lemons problem’  in economics, when buyers cannot distinguish genuine sustainability from greenwashing, the entire market suffers. High-quality suppliers are forced to withdraw, and the market gradually becomes flooded with inferior products. Today’s ESG market faces a similar crisis. This is a market failure driven by information asymmetry, capital is misallocated, and systemic risk increases. The global markets are flooded with companies that project an ima

As governments and businesses accelerate efforts to reach net-zero emissions, a new question is emerging: who pays for the transition? The concept of a just transition i.e. a fair shift to a low-carbon economy that protects workers, industries and regions, has become central to climate policy. Yet balancing environmental goals with social stability remains one of the hardest parts of the net-zero journey.  A fair shift or a fragmented one? The idea originates from the Interna

In September 2025, international sanctions on Iran returned to the global spotlight. The European Union triggered the “snapback” mechanism which, under the 2015 nuclear deal, reinstated UN-mandated measures. Citing Iran’s “significant non-performance” on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments, the EU reimposed restrictions on finance, trade, and transport to curb nuclear activity. These measures, however, carry economic, social, and environmental consequences.

For years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets sat comfortably in the realm of good intentions. Companies could choose to publish sustainability reports or align with climate goals, but there was little legal weight behind those commitments. That era is ending. In 2025, a wave of new regulation across the UK and EU is transforming ESG from a voluntary exercise into a mandatory framework for accountability.  Earlier this year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authorit

Over the past year, we’ve seen a wave of companies quietly walking back their sustainability commitments. From HSBC reducing the weight...

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Brazil is at the forefront of a significant environmental shift, with its newly regulated carbon market positioned to become one of the...

In a recent update, S&P Global Ratings has revamped its analytical approach for Second Party Opinions (SPOs) on the use of proceeds,...