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Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

Food and Beverages

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.

22 November 2024

Ordnance Survey Sustainability Lead Ella Cowen on narrowing down focus to yield tangible results

People & Culture

Ordnance Survey Sustainability Lead Ella Cowen on narrowing down focus to yield tangible results

"Having both a top down and bottom-up approach helps to get everyone really interested and stuck in.”

30 October 2024

Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

The carmaker estimates that 15 to 20% of an electric vehicle’s emissions come from steel production.

23 October 2024

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

Sustainability Reports

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.

14 October 2024

Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

Sustainability Reports

Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

The KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza hut owner saw Scope 2 (market-based) emissions ump 150% last year.

09 October 2024

Global South organisations urge SBTi to expand carbon credit use for Scope 3

Global South organisations urge SBTi to expand carbon credit use for Scope 3

“As we know all too well, we cannot rely on philanthropy alone."

30 September 2024

CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue

Operations & Finance

CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue

“The results prove that green growth is not just an idea for the future but a real value driver today."

27 September 2024

SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

"The SBTi believes that direct decarbonisation must remain the priority for corporate climate action."

30 July 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD?

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD?

An uphill battle to CSDDD compliance, updates on the debate around carbon offset use for Scope 3 and insider tips on how to be a good CSO.

25 July 2024

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets.

23 July 2024