California’s first SB 253 emissions reports are due 10 November 2026. The revised ESRS now applies to about 6,000 companies, and the UK and EU have agreed to link their carbon markets. This edition also...
Responsibility for climate action is also redistributing, not disappearing. As US federal rules on power plants and endangered species narrow, the practical burden moves to states and cities, courts, capital...
International finance could contribute up to 42% of the capital required for India’s net-zero journey, increasing pressure on companies to strengthen transparency around transition plans and sustainability...
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s decision to merge its corporate accounting guidance with ISO cuts out a long-standing source of duplicated effort, and the SBTi’s call for input on the Forest, Land and Agriculture...
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Global
Record Climate Finance by Multilateral Development Banks Reaches USD 163 Billion in 2025
In a significant boost for global climate action, multilateral development banks (MDBs) achieved...
The global AI and tech-enabled consulting firm deepens its regional footprint to serve Qatar's growing demand for specialized advisory in accounting, finance operations, GRC, technology, and sustainab...
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GLOBAL
SBTi Unveils Enhanced Corporate Net-Zero Standard 2.0
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has released Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, marking a significant...
A new report highlights how climate-related risks, rising energy demand and economic pressures are increasingly shaping India’s energy transition and business landscape.
Uniqus Consultech has released...
Foreword
Greetings, and welcome to the latest edition of Uniqus’ Sustainability & Climate Pulse
In this edition, we cover the most significant reset to the Science Based Targets initiative since...
In the News
This section focuses on key developments globally, in the USA, India, and the Middle East. It examines the latest news and assesses its potential impact on regional landscapes, businesses,...
Our in-depth analysis explores India’s INR 20,000 crore CCUS program as a defining test of how industrial policy, carbon markets, and transition finance can work together.
The launch of the Namaa Fund and Saudi Arabia’s broader industrial and economic initiatives indicate a coordinated shift in the Kingdom’s sustainability strategy, combining philanthropic funding, institutional...
India’s equity fundraising landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as companies delay their initial public offerings (IPOs) amid rising market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in...
India's choc-a-block equity-raise calendar is shifting gears, with many companies pushing back fundraises amid West Asia-driven market volatility. Deals remain on hold, not off.
Our in-depth analysis explores India’s INR 20,000 crore CCUS program as a defining test of how industrial policy, carbon markets, and transition finance can work together.