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
Policy & Standards SEC delays climate disclosure rule implementation amid legal challenges In the month since its publication, the rule has been the object of at least nine lawsuits from Republican states, energy companies and industry associations. Melodie Michel 05 April 2024
Policy & Standards Is the Nature Restoration Law facing the same fate as CSDDD? Hungary's U-turn has forced the EU Council to postpone a vote – most likely until after the parliamentary elections. Melodie Michel 01 April 2024
climate reporting Sustainability reporting anxiety mounts among UK firms Worryingly, 38% of UK sustainability decision makers admit they are “not clear” on what they should be reporting on. Melodie Michel 25 March 2024