What to expect in sustainability in 2026

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 2026

03:08 - The US sustainability transition

09:10 - Tax and carbon credits

17:30 - Future sustainability trends to watch

Required reading:

Despite fragmentation, the energy transition is advancing

Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in 2025 in EU milestone

Microsoft looks to soil carbon credits as its emissions surge

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