Sustainability Reports

Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

The KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza hut owner saw Scope 2 (market-based) emissions ump 150% last year.

Melodie Michel

09 October 2024

People & Culture

People moves: L Catterton poaches Ralph Lauren sustainability head, CNH names first CSO

Two top sustainability appointments were made this week.

Melodie Michel

31 July 2024

Policy & Standards

Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat

The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week.

Olivia Peluso

10 July 2024

Energy Transition

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate transition plans catch force

Corporate climate transition plans are on the rise, though overall, momentum in the energy transition, food-related sustainability, and governmental initiatives are lagging.

Olivia Peluso

20 June 2024

Nature Restoration Law

Sustainability leaders welcome EU adoption of Nature Restoration Law

“Today marks a pivotal victory for Europe’s people, nature and climate alike,” said Janneke de Vries, Director of EU Partnerships at World Resources Institute.

Olivia Peluso

18 June 2024

Agribusiness

Food-related sustainable development goals top list of off-track SDGs

Current commitments are largely insufficient, yet governments are scaling back agriculture decarbonisation goals.

Melodie Michel

17 June 2024

Agribusiness

Meat and dairy sector ‘mirrors fossil fuel tactics’ to stall EU climate legislation: report

"Without science-based policies tackling the sector, it does not seem likely that European agricultural GHG emissions will reduce in line with 1.5°C."

Melodie Michel

29 May 2024

Deforestation

Deforestation-free supply chains are achievable – but still too rare, says CDP

Companies have made the most progress in timber and palm oil supply chains.

Melodie Michel

21 May 2024

Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture cut ADM’s emissions by more than 300,000 tonnes last year

The company has now expanded its 2025 target from 4 to 5 million acres.

Melodie Michel

15 May 2024

Operations & Finance

PepsiCo announces first net zero plant for 2025

The brand has managed to decrease Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 23%, though its Scope 3 emissions have increased by 7%.

Melodie Michel

10 May 2024