ECONOS Blog

COP30 ended last week in Belém, Brazil, after days of negotiations that extended well beyond the planned schedule. The final result reflects both progress and deep disagreement. Delegates reached concrete decisions on climate finance and adaptation, yet failed to secure consensus on fossil fuels, leaving scientists, vulnerable nations, and NGOs frustrated. The outcome sends a mixed message about global climate ambition at a moment when temperatures and extreme weather impacts are accelerating.

In a world where most companies only share good news about their environmental efforts, Patagonia did something shocking: It published a 154-page report called "Work in Progress" and admitted it was falling short of its goals.

The carbon footprint of your company is essential for competitiveness and compliance with regulations such as CSRD. We support you in calculating your Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, identifying the main sources of impact, and building a realistic reduction plan that brings savings, efficiency, and increased trust from clients and investors.

Sustainability and ESG are full of buzzwords—some sound similar, while others are just plain confusing. Even professionals struggle to differentiate between Net Zero vs. Carbon Neutrality, ESG Reporting vs. ESG Disclosure, or Fair Trade vs. Ethical Sourcing.

For 2025, the European Commission has outlined a strategic programme focused on simplifying EU legislation, boosting competitiveness, and encouraging investment. Within this framework, companies will benefit from reduced administrative burdens and a clearer regulatory landscape, making it easier to comply with EU rules.

Greenwashing - the practice of portraying a company or product as more environmentally sustainable than it truly is - has become a major concern for businesses in all industries.