Policy & Standards California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies Senators have rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to delay the rules by two years. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024
Policy & Standards US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws 41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”. Melodie Michel 22 August 2024
Policy & Standards US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November. Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
Policy & Standards SEC defends climate disclosure rule and requests case dismissal The SEC has argued that because the rule only aims to protect investors, it has statutory authority to impose it. Melodie Michel 09 August 2024
Policy & Standards Scope, assurance, enforcement: EU answers frequent questions on CSRD The FAQs clarify when companies may use estimates rather than having to collect value chain information from suppliers or partners. Melodie Michel 08 August 2024
People & Culture ‘Blamed for the sins of the father’: We need to talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout CSOs lack support to face mounting pressures. Melodie Michel 01 August 2024
Policy & Standards California Governor proposes two-year delay for climate reporting Lawmakers now have until August to pass the amendment – but its success is far from guaranteed. Melodie Michel 16 July 2024
Policy & Standards CSRD is already supporting the work of Chief Sustainability Officers: PwC survey CSOs must engage all departments for sustainability integration – a survey suggests CSRD is acting as a catalyst. Melodie Michel 14 June 2024
Transition Planning Climate transition planning for compliance: a guide for CSOs This article is part of a CSO Futures series on transition planning for Chief Sustainability Officers. Melodie Michel 21 May 2024
Policy & Standards CSDDD: Disputed due diligence law approved in EU Parliament Today's vote ends months of uncertainty about the future of supply chain due diligence in the EU. Melodie Michel 24 April 2024