Sustainable Views

2025 was a tough year for sustainability. With Trump's attacks on green energy, to uncertainty over regulation and subsidies, the direction of travel is becoming less predictable for governments and businesses alike.In this episode, Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by Elizabeth Meager and Florence Jones to explore how the sustainability landscape is evolving in 2026, with companies and countries adjusting strategies, managing risk and investing in solutions that continue to attract support, including regenerative agriculture and carbon credits. We also look at where momentum is still building globally, and what this means for sustainability and investors in the year ahead.00:00 - Sustainability at the start of 202603:08 - The US sustainability transition09:10 - Tax and carbon credits17:30 - Future sustainability trends to watchRequired reading:Despite fragmentation, the energy transition is advancingWind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in 2025 in EU milestoneMicrosoft looks to soil carbon credits as its emissions surge

The Sustainable Views team discuss the chaos of 2025 and what to expect from the coming year in sustainability, litigation, technology and environmental policy.At the end of the year the full Sustainable Views editorial team gathered to talk about the biggest sustainability stories of 2025. From environmental rollbacks in the EU and US to climate attribution science in the courts, data centres’ energy use and tropical forests, the team runs through what they saw and what it means for businesses.Philippa, Elizabeth, Florence, Erin and Aniket also look ahead to 2026, detailing what they will be keeping an eye out for, where further deregulation is likely, and what businesses need to know as they kick off a new year.00:00 - Sustainability and policy making in 202506:13 - UK energy and nature debate11:58 - Litigation and AI trends17:50 - COP30 and the future outlookWant to learn more about #sustainability policy in 2025 and beyond? Subscribe to Sustainable Views here.Required reading:Companies need coherence — fragmentation is still a structural riskEU 2040 target deal sets the stage for carbon pricing reforms in 2026Can fiduciary reform close the gap between pension climate rhetoric and reality?

As COP30 in Belém, Brazil comes to a close, Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall sits down with reporter Florence Jones to unpack the key outcomes of this year’s pivotal climate summit. In this episode, they break down the biggest announcements, assess which climate commitments made headlines, and explore what was left out of the final COP30 agreement, from finance to fossil fuels.Philippa and Florence also look ahead to the future of COP negotiations, examining how the structure of the conference may evolve and which voices could shape global climate policy in the years to come.For deeper analysis on global climate diplomacy, sustainable finance and ESG regulation, visit Sustainable Views.Subscribe to the Sustainable Views podcast — available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — and catch new episodes every month.

In this episode of Sustainable Views, editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager and reporter Florence Jones to preview COP30, the next major UN climate conference set to take place in Brazil.They explore what’s at stake as world leaders, negotiators and activists gather to assess progress since the Paris Agreement and whether countries are on track to meet their 2030 climate goals. They also discuss the key themes expected to dominate the talks, from climate finance and adaptation to the role of emerging economies in the global energy transition.Subscribe to the Sustainable Views podcast, available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. A new episode is released each month.

In this episode of Sustainable Views, editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager and reporter Florence Jones to discuss the rising trend of climate litigation. With the backlash in Europe and the US against more stringent climate regulations, individuals and activists are turning to the courts to fight for climate justice.This episode looks at some of the recent landmark cases brought against governments and companies as well as the emergence of attribution science and how that may help strengthen legal cases brought against polluters.Subscribe to the Sustainable Views podcast, available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. A new episode is released each month.

In September, Sustainable Views Acting Deputy Editor Elizabeth Meager attended New York Climate Week. In this episode she sits down with Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall to discuss the key themes that emerged and what they reveal about the state of climate policy and finance.While corporate and political ambition was on display, many conversations focused on implementation gaps, financing difficulties, and the challenging political climate in the US when it comes to environmental and energy policy.Subscribe to the Sustainable Views podcast, available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. A new episode is released each month.