CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Progress on plastic is anything but fantastic Companies struggling to meet their plastic goals, new transition planning guidance and a couple of high-profile CSO appointments. Melodie Michel 13 June 2024
Plastic Pollution Plastic action ‘not keeping pace with ambition’: report Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies are identified as an indicator of improved overall plastic performance. Melodie Michel 13 June 2024
Climate Targets Number of companies with SBTi targets reaches 5,500 Last year, the number of companies with SBTi targets had already doubled, reaching 4,204. Melodie Michel 12 June 2024
Sustainability Reports Chemours advances emissions goals – but continues to advocate for PFAS The firm more than doubled its EU lobbying budget in 2023, where PFAS regulation is being considered. Melodie Michel 12 June 2024
Transition Planning Ceres unveils TPT-aligned transition planning guidance The guidance also offers 45 case studies analysing the climate transition plans of large companies and identifying best practices. Melodie Michel 11 June 2024
Policy & Standards GRI opens consultation on labour-related standards amid growing worker poverty The number of workers living in poverty increased by almost 10 million last year. Melodie Michel 11 June 2024
People & Culture Consumer brand Kimberly-Clark names first Chief Sustainability Officer Lisa Morden will lead efforts to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030. Melodie Michel 10 June 2024
Plastic Pollution US$21mn public-private alliance launched to ‘tackle plastic waste’ Despite a number of corporate commitments to reduce plastic use, most companies have continued to increase tonnage. Melodie Michel 10 June 2024
People & Culture Universal Music names first Head of Sustainability Dylan Siegler joins from sustainability media and events firm GreenBiz. Melodie Michel 07 June 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: The true power of transition planning Transition plans for transformation, H&M's carbon offset concerns and a raft of sustainability appointments. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024