People & Culture Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer With experience spearheading climate initiatives in NYC mayoral administrations, Zarrilli will be tasked with helping Columbia act on its climate goals. Olivia Peluso 05 July 2024
People & Culture Incoming Mexican president taps renewables expert as secretary of energy Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has appointed Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable development, as the next secretary of energy. Olivia Peluso 28 June 2024
People & Culture Consumer brand Kimberly-Clark names first Chief Sustainability Officer Lisa Morden will lead efforts to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030. Melodie Michel 10 June 2024
People & Culture Universal Music names first Head of Sustainability Dylan Siegler joins from sustainability media and events firm GreenBiz. Melodie Michel 07 June 2024
People & Culture Abrdn completes sustainability governance team with two senior appointments The firm has poached sustainable investment veteran Kristina Church from BNY Mellon in the role of Global Head of Corporate Sustainability. Melodie Michel 04 June 2024
People & Culture Indian solar firm Waaree Energies announces CSO appointment India's largest solar manufacturer plans to set specific sustainability goals by the end of this year. Melodie Michel 03 June 2024
People & Culture Abrdn names new Chief Sustainability Officer amid governance restructuring The firm has announced a “transformation programme” aimed at cutting at least £150 million in annual costs by 2025. Melodie Michel 27 May 2024
People & Culture Publicis Groupe creates top sustainability role As Chief Impact Officer, Nannette LaFond-Dufour is responsible for driving all of the group’s ESG commitments, including its climate targets and DEI strategy. Melodie Michel 24 May 2024
People & Culture Survey: 85% of firms see sustainability as a financial opportunity “Sustainability strategies and core business strategies are converging.” Melodie Michel 23 May 2024
People & Culture Critical minerals explorer Lomiko Metals appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer Cindy Valence will lead the company’s sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement, including with First Nations. Melodie Michel 22 May 2024