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
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
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 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
Transition Planning Climate transition planning for compliance: a guide for CSOs This article is part of a CSO Futures series on transition planning for Chief Sustainability Officers. Melodie Michel 21 May 2024
People & Culture Kraton names new Chief Sustainability Officer and signals shift to compliance focus “A natural and strategic progression due to the inherent synergies between legal expertise and sustainability objectives." Melodie Michel 03 April 2024
Policy & Standards CSDDD: What would a failed EU due diligence legislation mean for businesses? Observers are increasingly doubtful that the EU’s flagship supply chain due diligence legislation will make it past the finish line before EU Parliament elections this June. Melodie Michel 19 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly Sustainability leads share insights on cloud emissions and sustainable finance, growing regulatory pressure extends beyond carbon, supply chain engagement takes centre stage in this week's issue. Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Policy & Standards Climate change agreements exempt from competition law, says CMA The CMA's Green Agreement Guidance provides long-awaited clarity on how companies can collaborate for the environment. Melodie Michel 17 October 2023
Policy & Standards CBAM! Smash! Ka-Pow! Are supply chains ready for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Can European companies find reliable supply chain emissions data to comply with CBAM? Melodie Michel 09 October 2023