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We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.

Hamburg votes for net zero 2040: Accelerating Climate Ambition and the Supply Chain Reality Check

Hamburg votes for net zero 2040: Accelerating Climate Ambition and the Supply Chain Reality Check

On Sunday, the people of Hamburg voted to bring forward…

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Achilles helps energy organizations and suppliers adapt quickly to new…

UK Publishes Draft IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards: What It Means for Your Business

UK Publishes Draft IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards: What It Means for Your Business

Last week, the UK government formally issued draft Sustainability Reporting…

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting

In June 2025, Achilles’ Head of ESG and Compliance, Adam…

How Achilles Carbon Accounting Helps Businesses Meet their Carbon Goals

How Achilles Carbon Accounting Helps Businesses Meet their Carbon Goals

As sustainability expectations grow, organisations across the supply chain are…

What Is the ISSB. And Why Does It Matter for Global Sustainability Reporting?

What Is the ISSB. And Why Does It Matter for Global Sustainability Reporting?

As sustainability reporting becomes a regulatory priority around the world,…

What Suppliers Need to Do to Help Clients Hit Their Scope 3 Carbon Targets

What Suppliers Need to Do to Help Clients Hit Their Scope 3 Carbon Targets

As global climate regulations tighten and pressure mounts from investors,…

The Future of the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

The Future of the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Carbon Accounting for Procurement Leaders

Carbon Accounting for Procurement Leaders

According to the internet, the statement “A good climate leader…

CDP 2024 Scores Released: Achilles Clients Shine in Global A-List Rankings

CDP 2024 Scores Released: Achilles Clients Shine in Global A-List Rankings

After much anticipation, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has begun…

COP29: Key outcomes – will the latest talks create enough impact?

COP29: Key outcomes – will the latest talks create enough impact?

The COP29 climate summit in Baku brought key developments that…

Double Materiality and Materiality Assessments in Corporate Sustainability – Your questions answered

Double Materiality and Materiality Assessments in Corporate Sustainability – Your questions answered

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important component of corporate strategy and, as a result, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to understand both their impact on the world and the world’s influence on them. In this article we answer your questions about this highly topical subject.