Policy & Standards Nature Restoration Law: How can Chief Sustainability Officers prepare? The law will bring more certainty to pursue nature goals, but also increases the need for supplier engagement. Melodie Michel 15 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 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
Policy & Standards Sustainability directors concerned about volume of ESRS data points A draft list of ESRS data points features more than 1,100 disclosures across 12 categories. Melodie Michel 09 November 2023
Policy & Standards Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
Policy & Standards Internal criticism of SEC climate rule urges âreproposalâ that would bring further delays Commissioner Mark Uyeda warns that finalising a law without following due process could lead to legal challenges. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
Policy & Standards European Commission proposes delays to parts of its flagship sustainability reporting rules Move will "create ripples as other bodies pivot to reflect these shifts" Edward Targett 07 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
Policy & Standards Nature-related disclosures: more work needed to define materiality and financial impacts Nature and biodiversity impacts are making their way into sustainability reporting frameworks. Melodie Michel 02 November 2023
Operations & Finance COP28 groups call for $10 trillion of renewable energy investment amid historic wind losses Renewable companies have suffered from rising costs and policy uncertainty. Melodie Michel 30 October 2023