Sustainability Governance

GCC firms are formalising sustainability efforts with CSO appointments

48% of GCC companies now have a Chief Sustainability Officer or plan to name one in the next 12 months.

Melodie Michel

06 June 2024

People & Culture

Indian solar firm Waaree Energies announces CSO appointment

India's largest solar manufacturer plans to set specific sustainability goals by the end of this year.

Melodie Michel

03 June 2024

Policy & Standards

H&M Head of Sustainability ‘concerned’ about expanding carbon offset use within SBTi

“The decision weakens corporate climate pledges and makes real decarbonisation efforts within value chains less attractive.”

Melodie Michel

03 June 2024

People & Culture

Abrdn names new Chief Sustainability Officer amid governance restructuring

The firm has announced a “transformation programme” aimed at cutting at least £150 million in annual costs by 2025.

Melodie Michel

27 May 2024

People & Culture

Publicis Groupe creates top sustainability role

As Chief Impact Officer, Nannette LaFond-Dufour is responsible for driving all of the group’s ESG commitments, including its climate targets and DEI strategy.

Melodie Michel

24 May 2024

People & Culture

Critical minerals explorer Lomiko Metals appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer

Cindy Valence will lead the company’s sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement, including with First Nations.

Melodie Michel

22 May 2024

People & Culture

Germany’s development bank KfW names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Jürgen Kern joined the bank in 2007 and was most recently Director of Corporate Strategy and Sustainability.

Melodie Michel

09 May 2024

People & Culture

IBM names new Chief Sustainability Officer as Balta retires

Christina Shim joined IBM at the end of 2021 to lead its sustainability software strategy.

Melodie Michel

06 May 2024

People & Culture

QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability

Nicola Schroder replaces Kate Lyons, who left the role in December 2023 after two years.

Melodie Michel

01 May 2024

People & Culture

Smiths Group shakes up governance and eliminates CSO role

John Ostergren stepping down as CSO; Kini Pathmanathan named Head of Excellence and Sustainability.

Melodie Michel

25 April 2024