CSO Futures Weekly Fossil fuel presence stalls progress on Global Plastics Treaty Plastic negotiations, COP29 outcomes and a high-profile CSO departure... Melodie Michel 28 November 2024
Global Plastics Treaty Slow progress on Global Plastic Treaty as talks dominated by fossil lobbyists Fossil and chemical industry lobbyists form the largest delegation at the INC-5 summit. Melodie Michel 28 November 2024
People & Culture Hong Kong Stock Exchange names first Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Chow adds the CSO responsibilities to his current position as General Counsel. Melodie Michel 28 November 2024
Sustainability Governance More than half of large companies now have a C-level sustainability leader More companies are also including sustainability elements in leadership pay incentives. Melodie Michel 27 November 2024
Operations & Finance From low-hanging fruit to nature transition planning: Watch CSO Futures' nature strategy webinar The full webinar is now available to watch for CSO Futures subscribers. Melodie Michel 27 November 2024
Fashion Sustainability ‘takes a backseat’ as fashion industry prepares for uncertain outlook Only 18% of fashion executives consider sustainability a top-three risk for growth in 2025. Melodie Michel 26 November 2024
Plastic Pollution Final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations off to good start in Busan Over the next few days, government representatives will negotiate the content of the final Global Plastics Treaty around four topics. Melodie Michel 26 November 2024
COP29 Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29 "The mechanism is now operational and global emissions trading under Paris is set for lift off." Melodie Michel 25 November 2024
People & Culture HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down Julian Wentzel will step in as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer while HSBC looks for a permanent replacement. Melodie Michel 25 November 2024
COP29 COP29 ends with new US$300bn climate finance goal The NCQG has been described as "not enough" and a "bitter disappointment" by some; "ambitious and achievable" by others. Melodie Michel 25 November 2024