Companies are beginning to regularly report on their environmental impact, but that data can still be unhelpful or misleading for investors.

A regular roundup of the top developments in plastics and sustainability – from regulatory changes to company news.

Led by Tesla, electric cars have made massive advances in quality, affordability and reliability. Judging by the sales numbers, this has increasingly won over the consumer. Yet future sales could be hindered by rising commodities prices.

The EU's securities watchdog will review the market for ESG ratings on businesses. The sector has snowballed over the past several years. However, many of its aspects remained unregulated.

Last year, emerging economies sold ESG bonds at more than twice the rate of developed economies. The growth rate of ESG bonds sales peaked at 97% in developed markets in 2021, compared to 227% across developing economies.

Leading Russian online retailer Ozon announced it beat growth expectations for 2021 as e-commerce continues to grow.

Green Biofuels is the UK’s largest provider of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) products, made from renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal oils and fat.  Products includes HVO Gd+, a low emission advanced HVO fuel that can be used as a direct replacement for diesel.

Melon Fashion chairman will transfer a portion of his shares in the company to nearly a quarter of employees across all professional levels.

Italy's recent wind auction underscored permitting problems that hamper the European Union's green energy goals.

ExxonMobil will move its headquarters and elevate its low-carbon business amid a growing focus on green energy.