Operations & Finance Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP More than a quarter of companies generate environmental costs larger than their net income. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Climate Targets Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
People & Culture Allianz UK names first Head of Sustainability Bethany Thomas is tasked with developing the sustainability strategy for all business segments in the country. Melodie Michel 29 July 2024
CSO Australia’s REA Group names former BHP exec as Chief People and Sustainability Officer Elisa Nerone replaces Mary Lemonis, who left the firm eight months ago. Melodie Michel 29 July 2024
Net zero Mars has decoupled growth from emissions over the last five years "It is critically important to strengthen our programs with farmers to help the transition to climate-smart and regenerative agriculture." Melodie Michel 29 July 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD? An uphill battle to CSDDD compliance, updates on the debate around carbon offset use for Scope 3 and insider tips on how to be a good CSO. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Aviation Airbus and Boeing ramp up aviation decarbonisation deals The two aircraft makers are investing in SAF and partnering with other entities to accelerate progress. Melodie Michel 24 July 2024
CSO How to Be a Chief Sustainability Officer author Anna Krotova: ‘We can’t afford to be binary’ "What we really should be thinking is, how do we position anyone who comes into this role for success." Melodie Michel 24 July 2024