Data and Technology Almost all investors think sustainability reports contain greenwashing To improve trust, investors would like to see sustainability reports assured by a third-party auditor. Melodie Michel 17 November 2023
Operations & Finance SEB sets emissions targets for truck manufacturers in its portfolio Chief Sustainability Officer Hans Beyer says the new target means three quarters of the bankâs financed emissions are now covered by its net zero strategy. Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Policy & Standards Banks taking insufficient climate action now face ECB fines "It should come as no surprise that, in line with what we have communicated many times in the past, we have started to adopt enforcement measures." Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
People & Culture Sustainability leaders have a chance to act âwhile the clay is softâ on compliance This transition period is a unique opportunity for CSOs to get buy-in... if they have enough recognition within their company. Melodie Michel 15 November 2023
Operations & Finance Scaniaâs green steel deal shows it trucking upstream on sustainability CSO Andreas FollĂŠr 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
Operations & Finance Supply chain sustainability and social impacts: more integration needed Recent events are a reminder that while sustainability progresses, supply chain responsibility is not where it needs to be. Melodie Michel 13 November 2023
Operations & Finance UK businesses still committed to net zero despite government backslide Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recently announced decarbonisation delays have been widely criticised. Rachel Willcox 13 November 2023
Operations & Finance Investors display growing focus on nature-related risks Fidelity International launches first nature roadmap, which Nuveen grows nature-based solutions team. Melodie Michel 10 November 2023
Operations & Finance Unilever CEO drives sustainability refocus amid underperformance: âNot all brands need a social or environmental purposeâ The company is responding to analyst and investor concerns about execution. Melodie Michel 07 November 2023
Net zero Net zero targets now cover two-thirds of worldâs largest companiesâ revenue â 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