CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Calls for rigour (and consensus) in next-gen sustainability standards

SBTi saga continued, NZAOA's new protocol, scrutiny over supply chain schemes and more...

Melodie Michel

18 April 2024

Policy & Standards

Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets

Private assets are included for the first time, in a bid to limit the sale of ‘brown assets’ into the private market.

Melodie Michel

18 April 2024

Operations & Finance

Buyers alliance commits US$200 million to scale up sustainable aviation fuel

The collection of deals use SAF certificates to signal demand for clean fuel.

Melodie Michel

18 April 2024

People & Culture

Holcim subsidiary Aggregate Industries names new sustainability head

Anna Baker replaces Kirstin McCarthy, who left in December 2023.

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

Mining

Coalition calls for civil society-driven critical mineral supply chain standard

"There are fundamental criteria that standards must include to be credible and effective at protecting people and the planet."

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

People & Culture

Giti Tire CSO Chong Hau Pang on the power of clarity in sustainability expectations

“I find that it is easier to expand than to shift people's paradigm.”

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

Renewable energy

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ºC.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

People & Culture

Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Paola Angeletti takes the helm of the bank's new sustainability-focused department.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

Sustainability Reports

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

Policy & Standards

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable.

Melodie Michel

15 April 2024