People & Culture The Co-op Group restructures property sustainability team The restructuring has led to one redundancy and the creation of three new roles. Melodie Michel 11 November 2024
People & Culture 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. Melodie Michel 31 October 2024
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.” Rachel Willcox 30 October 2024
Policy & Standards TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance The UK should establish “a suitable approach to credibility and integrity in transition finance markets”. Melodie Michel 17 October 2024
Transition Planning Climate transition plan quality criteria and red flags defined Red flags include not following the rules of international GHG accounting standards and not reporting carbon credit use. Melodie Michel 30 September 2024
Sustainability Governance Why scientists want CSOs to adopt a ‘planetary health’ approach to sustainability "The only chance of staying within 1.5ºC on climate is if we take a whole-Earth approach – with a window of just five years to change course." Melodie Michel 24 September 2024
People & Culture Leveraging employee activism as a Chief Sustainability Officer Employee activists can be a powerful force for positive change – as long as leaders allow their voices to be heard. Melodie Michel 19 September 2024
Climate disclosures Restating sustainability metrics is on the rise – here's how to hold up to scrutiny Almost half of FTSE 100 companies restated climate and sustainability metrics this year. Rachel Willcox 09 September 2024
People & Culture Teck Resources shakes up governance to support critical minerals focus The Vancouver-based miner has promoted Charlene Ripley to EVP and Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024
People & Culture Five priorities to avoid burnout as a Chief Sustainability Officer Building a support system of internal and external sustainability allies is crucial. Melodie Michel 13 August 2024