Operations & Finance

Think tank warns against over-reliance on ‘underperforming’ carbon capture

Relying on large-scale CCS, combined with an underperformance in these technologies, could lead to excess greenhouse gas emissions of 86 billion tonnes between 2020 and 2050.

Melodie Michel

05 December 2023

Operations & Finance

Many smaller companies are yet to develop a decarbonisation plan – and are in no rush to do so

Multinational corporations are ramping up efforts to decarbonise their supply chains, but a new survey suggests that small and medium firms are yet to identify clear benefits in joining the net zero movement.

Melodie Michel

01 December 2023

Policy & Standards

What CSOs should know about the new GRI climate standards

The new standards would require companies to report on the social impacts of their climate efforts, their use of carbon credits and removals, and the investments allocated to mitigation and adaptation.

Melodie Michel

29 November 2023

Operations & Finance

UAE banks step up sustainability efforts ahead of COP28 in Dubai

Growing sustainable financing goals signal that banks in the region are keen to support the world's net zero transition.

Melodie Michel

27 November 2023

People & Culture

Smiths Group CSO John Ostergren on Scope 3, incentivising change

"The implications of having tied those goals to compensation are difficult to overstate.”

Melodie Michel

20 November 2023

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

People & Culture

Mahindra Logistics appoints Chief Sustainability and CSR Officer

The third-party logistics firm has suffered from increased costs and reduced demand in recent months.

Melodie Michel

15 November 2023

Operations & Finance

Scania’s green steel deal shows it trucking upstream on sustainability

CSO Andreas Follér said the agreement came after the company turned its attention to the carbon emission from its supply chain as it began a strategy of electrification.

Melodie Michel

14 November 2023

People & Culture

Flooring firm Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway on setting 'impossible-sounding ambitions'

The company is making strides in using recycled and biobased materials in carpet and resilient flooring.

Melodie Michel

06 November 2023

Net zero

Net zero targets now cover two-thirds of world’s largest companies’ revenue – but credibility is still lacking

A third of companies on the Forbes 2000 list are yet to set any emissions reduction goals.

Melodie Michel

06 November 2023