Sustainability
March 16, 2026
Brazil's Amazon river snaking through a tropical rainforest. Image credit: Shutterstock, Curioso Photography
By Luxury Marketer Intelligence
New cross‑jurisdictional analysis shows that 2026 marks a decisive moment for the luxury business as environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation across major markets becomes more prescriptive, more interconnected and considerably more operational in nature.
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