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

Policy & Standards

Is B Corp still worth it? Considerations for Chief Sustainability Officers

B Corp certification can be truly valuable – as long as CSOs see it for what it is.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Let’s talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout

CSOs are under pressure, SBTi kicks the carbon credit can down the road and a raft of new appointments...

Melodie Michel

01 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