SustainCase newsletter – wk30, July 2025
U.S. Companies Are Still Investing in Sustainability – But Aren’t Talking About it: Survey
The vast majority of large U.S. companies are maintaining or even increasing investments in ESG initiatives, as most executives view sustainability as a driver of competitive advantage and growth, but many are talking less about it publicly in the face of growing political and regulatory scrutiny, according to a new survey released by business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis.
EU Postpones Key Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Large Companies Until 2027
The European Commission has adopted a set of “quick fix” amendments to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), granting large companies a two-year delay in disclosing additional ESG-related data under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Case study: How Nationwide Building Society works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
July 22, 2025 – Nationwide Building Society is a UK-based financial institution owned by its members—those customers who hold current accounts, mortgages, or savings with the Society. As the largest building society in the world, Nationwide serves over 17 million customers, with over 16 million being members. It is also the third largest mortgage provider in the UK, managing nearly £1 in every £10 saved across the country. Nationwide Building Society is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How NBG works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
July 17, 2025 – Founded in 1841, NBG has had its shares listed on the Athens Exchange since 1880. With a strong legacy and a significant role in Greece’s economic transformation, along with the trust of its shareholders, customers, depositors, and employees, NBG acts as a cornerstone of stability for the Greek economy. The Group primarily operates in Greece but also has a presence abroad through its banking subsidiaries in North Macedonia (Stopanska Banka) and Cyprus (NBG Cyprus), employing a total of 7,889 staff as of December 31, 2023, with 6,725 of those based in Greece. NBG is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
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