Sustainable Finance

Investors reward environmental performance more than disclosures

“Investors value what companies do for the environment more than what they say."

Melodie Michel

16 December 2024

People & Culture

Five trends that will shape the Chief Sustainability Officer’s agenda in 2025

Sustainability experts within the CSO Futures network share their informed predictions for the year ahead.

Melodie Michel

13 December 2024

Sustainable Finance

Greenwashing and inaccurate ESG reporting top list of investor concerns

These concerns appear to contribute to a 'say-do gap' in investors’ attitudes towards sustainable assets.

Melodie Michel

10 December 2024

Policy & Standards

Asset owners push for mandatory Scope 3 emissions disclosures

Limited data quality and inconsistent accounting frameworks make it challenging for investors to integrate Scope 3 in their targets.

Melodie Michel

09 December 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

US Presidential Election

Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to ‘charge ahead’

"You can count on a chorus of world leaders confirming that they won’t turn their back on climate and nature goals."

Melodie Michel

06 November 2024

Sustainability Reports

Concerns over 'immaturity' of sustainability assurance market as demand soars

FTSE 100 companies are increasingly turning to their auditors to provide assurance about some of the sustainability claims they make.

Rachel Willcox

31 October 2024

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

Policy & Standards

California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026

The two-year delay proposed by Governor Newsom in July was shut down by state legislators.

Melodie Michel

02 October 2024

Data and Technology

CDP to add 10,000 firms’ climate data to Net Zero Data Public Utility

NZDPU was launched at COP28 with a proof of concept database including data on 400 companies.

Melodie Michel

30 September 2024