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Koppers merges two functions into one with new CSO appointment

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Koppers merges two functions into one with new CSO appointment

The chemical firm’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Leslie Hyde, is retiring.

11 December 2024

More than half of large companies now have a C-level sustainability leader

Sustainability Governance

More than half of large companies now have a C-level sustainability leader

More companies are also including sustainability elements in leadership pay incentives.

27 November 2024

HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down

People & Culture

HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down

Julian Wentzel will step in as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer while HSBC looks for a permanent replacement.

25 November 2024

Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

"COPs should exclude countries and companies who do not support the phase out of fossil fuels."

18 November 2024

Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Sustainability Governance

Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Budget and resource constraints are listed as top obstacles.

18 November 2024

Baltimore Aircoil Company names first Global Sustainability Director

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Baltimore Aircoil Company names first Global Sustainability Director

Welzer spent nearly 10 years at ecolabel Green Seal, first as environmental scientist, then as director.

18 November 2024

The Co-op Group restructures property sustainability team

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The Co-op Group restructures property sustainability team

The restructuring has led to one redundancy and the creation of three new roles.

11 November 2024

HSBC CSO demoted from executive committee amid cost-cutting reshuffle

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HSBC CSO demoted from executive committee amid cost-cutting reshuffle

In February, the bank was advised by its board to refocus its sustainability strategy on execution.

31 October 2024

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

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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