Slow progress on Global Plastic Treaty as talks dominated by fossil lobbyists
Fossil and chemical industry lobbyists form the largest delegation at the INC-5 summit.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange names first Chief Sustainability Officer
Paul Chow adds the CSO responsibilities to his current position as General Counsel.
More than half of large companies now have a C-level sustainability leader
More companies are also including sustainability elements in leadership pay incentives.
From low-hanging fruit to nature transition planning: Watch CSO Futures' nature strategy webinar
The full webinar is now available to watch for CSO Futures subscribers.
Sustainability ‘takes a backseat’ as fashion industry prepares for uncertain outlook
Only 18% of fashion executives consider sustainability a top-three risk for growth in 2025.
Final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations off to good start in Busan
Over the next few days, government representatives will negotiate the content of the final Global Plastics Treaty around four topics.
Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29
"The mechanism is now operational and global emissions trading under Paris is set for lift off."
HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down
Julian Wentzel will step in as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer while HSBC looks for a permanent replacement.
COP29 ends with new US$300bn climate finance goal
The NCQG has been described as "not enough" and a "bitter disappointment" by some; "ambitious and achievable" by others.
Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets
The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.
