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Building a resilient social license to operate in Africa’s renewable energy transition

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From Liability to Legacy: Understanding the full value of mine closure

We outline five recommendations that are designed to build business value through improved investor and stakeholder confidence in the industry.

Sustainability Trends Quarterly Outlook: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific – July 2025

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Why carbon markets are heating up again

Carbon credits are heating up again as an investment proposition. With the growing emphasis on cost-effective decarbonization, it's critical that companies understand why — and why now.

Water quality in the pharmaceutical value chain: addressing API contamination at the source

Due to high API concentrations, direct releases can have significant local impacts on water quality and health if these discharges are not adequately treated.

The Global Regulations Radar, 3rd edition

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Navigating uncertainty: How to anticipate and minimize risk in a shifting US environmental regulatory landscape

The current U.S. administration has drastically shaken up the priorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, reconsidering many long-standing environmental protections.

In flux - EU Omnibus update

The European Union's agenda to increase its competitiveness by simplifying the reporting and due diligence requirements in its sustainability regulations is further taking shape.

Federal energy policy shifts: Insights from recent Executive Orders

On April 8th and 9th, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of Executive Orders (EO), some of which are directly relevant to the U.S. power grid and various decarbonization efforts.

Low-carbon hydrogen isn’t failing - it’s having its dotcom moment

Low-carbon hydrogen shows distinct signs of progress but hasn’t been able to live up to the feverish expectations that took hold a few years ago.

As risks increase for the mining industry, human rights shows the way forward

Sustainability Trends Quarterly Outlook - April 2025

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Sustainability that pays: Defining a credible business case for investing in sustainability in mining and metals

Sustainability investments are increasingly scrutinized by management due to an uncertain geopolitical climate, rising costs, increased fears of tariff-invoked global recession, and low share prices.

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 30: Navigating the EU Omnibus

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EU Omnibus update: European Parliament agrees to ‘stop-the-clock,’ but the EU Omnibus debate continues

Powering the Future: Water as a strategic asset for the energy sector

Comply, Save Money and Grow - how PPWR will revolutionize packaging in the EU and beyond

The ERM Sustainability Institute

The ERM Sustainability Institute generates actionable insight that helps companies understand and navigate the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation.