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COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

CSO Futures Weekly

COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

A COP29 news roundup, a conversation with GM’s recently retired Chief Sustainability Officer, and your last chance to join our exclusive nature event.

21 November 2024

GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

People & Culture

GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

Siemen has been substituted by Kathi Walker as interim CSO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

21 November 2024

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

The latest NCQG draft proposes “two vastly different options" for its design – and still lacks a specific figure.

21 November 2024

‘Fossil fuel business model’ remains pervasive: CCPI report

‘Fossil fuel business model’ remains pervasive: CCPI report

Too many governments continue to support fossil fuel developments.

20 November 2024

COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds

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COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds

This year's record-low donations to the Adaptation Fund could be linked to negotiations around the new collective quantified goal.

20 November 2024

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Policy & Standards

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks.

19 November 2024

Starbucks poaches new Chief Sustainability Officer from Mars Petcare

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.

19 November 2024

Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

"COPs should exclude countries and companies who do not support the phase out of fossil fuels."

18 November 2024

Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Sustainability Governance

Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Budget and resource constraints are listed as top obstacles.

18 November 2024

Baltimore Aircoil Company names first Global Sustainability Director

People & Culture

Baltimore Aircoil Company names first Global Sustainability Director

Welzer spent nearly 10 years at ecolabel Green Seal, first as environmental scientist, then as director.

18 November 2024