A wave of regulatory rollbacks in the US and Germany, combined with mounting biodiversity warnings and extreme weather records, is putting ESG frameworks under unprecedented pressure. For European businesses and investors, the week’s developments demand a sharper, more resilient approach to sustainability strategy.
Day: July 13, 2026
Climate Policy at a Crossroads: Germany’s Heating Law Rollback and a World Under Pressure
Germany has scrapped its 65% renewable heating mandate for new buildings, while scientists warn of a strengthening El Niño and the emperor penguin’s official endangered status. A pivotal week reveals the growing tension between climate ambition and political retreat.
Climate Tech Funding Rebounds as AI Solutions Lead the Charge
The climate tech sector sees an 8% funding surge driven by AI solutions, with Europe leading the charge in renewable energy adoption and public support for green technologies.
EU Carbon Border Tax Goes Live in 2026: What CBAM Means for Global Trade and Climate Policy
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism goes fully operational in 2026, reshaping global trade by placing a carbon price on imports and closing the competitive gap with European producers. Combined with the expansion of carbon markets to buildings and transport under ETS2, Europe’s climate policy […]