A recap of the Sustainability Leadership Conference in Munich, where leaders discussed ESG, AI, green claims, supply chains and the future of corporate sustainability.

What will matter most for corporate sustainability in 2026? Twelve experts shared their perspectives on regulation, data, greenwashing risk, and the growing need to link ESG to financial decision-making. This article summarises the most relevant challenges and strategic levers for the year ahead.

Global sustainability regulations are transforming how companies operate. From the EU’s CSRD and ISSB standards to climate disclosure, supply chain due diligence, and green finance, 2026 marks a major shift in ESG compliance. This article outlines the key regulatory updates sustainability leaders must understand to stay compliant and manage risk.

ESG reporting is now a global management challenge, not just a compliance task. As regulations increase and data grows more complex, companies must rethink how they govern, collect, and use ESG information. This article shows how organisations can overcome fragmentation and turn ESG reporting into a driver of transparency, trust, and performance.