CSO Futures Weekly Investors urgently need better climate disclosures Asset owners want Scope 3 disclosures but worry about data quality. Learn how to meet their expectations at CSO Futures' next event. Melodie Michel 12 December 2024
Regenerative Agriculture Food businesses double down on regenerative agriculture programmes Ahold Delhaize USA and Campbell’s team up to finance a low-emissions potato pilot and Mars announces a raft of partnerships. Melodie Michel 11 December 2024
People & Culture Starbucks poaches new Chief Sustainability Officer from Mars Petcare Marika McCauley Sine takes the CSO role at Starbucks as Michael Kobori has announced his retirement. Melodie Michel 19 November 2024
Plastic Pollution Business leaders call for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty The call comes as many companies are struggling to meet their plastic commitments – and some are even dropping them completely. Melodie Michel 04 November 2024
Policy & Standards EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition “Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application." Melodie Michel 03 October 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Let’s talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout CSOs are under pressure, SBTi kicks the carbon credit can down the road and a raft of new appointments... Melodie Michel 01 August 2024
Net zero Mars has decoupled growth from emissions over the last five years "It is critically important to strengthen our programs with farmers to help the transition to climate-smart and regenerative agriculture." Melodie Michel 29 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
Policy & Standards CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote The law appeared headed for easy approval, but conservative debates in Germany and Finland have since cast doubt on its future. Melodie Michel 09 February 2024
Operations & Finance With regenerative agriculture pledges, food sustainability leads have their work cut out for them To achieve truly sustainable food systems, companies will have to overcome policy uncertainty and early profitability losses. Melodie Michel 31 October 2023