Carbon Credits Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years. Melodie Michel 14 April 2025
People & Culture Accor brings back former procurement lead to replace Chief Sustainability Officer Coline Pont will become Accor’s Chief Sustainability Officer in July, succeeding Brune Poirson. Melodie Michel 14 April 2025
Greenwashing Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators. Melodie Michel 14 April 2025
Policy & Standards Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US “Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry." Melodie Michel 11 April 2025
People & Culture Dell Chief Sustainability Officer steps down Cassandra Garber has held the CSO title for just 10 months, but led the tech company’s sustainability efforts since 2021. Melodie Michel 11 April 2025
Artificial Intelligence IEA: AI holds potential to reduce emissions worth three times its own footprint But barriers to adoption could severely limit this positive impact. Melodie Michel 10 April 2025
People & Culture Hecla Mining appoints Patrick Malone to lead sustainability Malone was previously Chief Sustainability Office and Chief Legal Officer at Dakota Gold Corp. Rachel Willcox 10 April 2025
Policy & Standards B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics For the first time, the standard requires proof of continuous improvement. Melodie Michel 10 April 2025
People & Culture Edmond de Rothschild gets new Chief Sustainability Officer Eric De Tessières replaces Nathalie Wallace, who was EDR’s first Chief Sustainability Officer. Melodie Michel 09 April 2025
Nature disclosures ISSB and TNFD strengthen collaboration on nature-related disclosures "A clear signal that we are committed to reducing fragmentation in sustainability disclosure." Melodie Michel 09 April 2025