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
Operations & Finance Estée Lauder strengthens climate action management, as net GHG emissions creep up Sustainability shake-up comes as the company saw absolute GHG emissions rise 10% from its 2018 baseline Melodie Michel 03 November 2023
Policy & Standards Carbon removals are now part of EU net zero strategy: What CSOs need to know Certified carbon removals can be used by companies beyond offsetting purposes. Melodie Michel 02 November 2023
Operations & Finance Despite net zero targets, one-third of companies expect to still rely on fossil fuels in 2050 Lack of infrastructure and raw materials alternatives are hindering the transition. Melodie Michel 01 November 2023
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