Policy & Standards FASB: No specific project to integrate SEC climate disclosures in accounting principles “We do one thing and one thing only, financial accounting and reporting standards.” Melodie Michel 19 August 2024
SAF UK’s Royal Air Force begins routine SAF flights The Royal Air Force has a target of achieving net zero operations by 2040. Melodie Michel 16 August 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: US climate policies hang in the balance New policies are lowering emissions in the US, leaders question UN ambition on fossil fuels and Aussie corporations bet on carbon credits... Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Policy & Standards China to standardise carbon accounting and decarbonisation methods The country recently announced its intention to make ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting mandatory. Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Policy & Standards US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November. Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
People & Culture Andersen names former Amazon circular economy lead as first Chief Sustainability Officer George Bandy has been a corporate sustainability leader since 1994. Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
Fossil fuels Nobel winners and former presidents slam lack of fossil fuel mention in UN pact draft "Another stark failure to confront one of the greatest threats to our planet and humanity." Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
Climate Targets Study finds ‘little evidence’ that having SBTi-approved targets increases stock prices The findings come as listed companies are close to burning through their remaining 1.5ºC carbon budget. Melodie Michel 13 August 2024
COP29 COP29 to be preceded by Baku’s first Climate Action Week COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev says Azerbaijan "hopes to lead by example". Melodie Michel 13 August 2024
People & Culture Five priorities to avoid burnout as a Chief Sustainability Officer Building a support system of internal and external sustainability allies is crucial. Melodie Michel 13 August 2024