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
CSO How to Be a Chief Sustainability Officer author Anna Krotova: ‘We can’t afford to be binary’ "What we really should be thinking is, how do we position anyone who comes into this role for success." Melodie Michel 24 July 2024
People & Culture Survey: Half of companies are hiring new talent to meet ESG reporting requirements The responsibility for managing sustainability disclosures still falls primarily on the CSO – though it is spreading to other functions. Melodie Michel 19 July 2024
CSO CSO moves: Northwest Bank, Hind Management, Mahindra Group and more This week alone, three companies announced new CSO appointments. Melodie Michel 11 July 2024
Operations & Finance Survey: Employees lack trust, guidance with sustainability in workplace Most employees are both unhappy with their employer's lack of climate action and don't know how to incorporate sustainability into their own roles, the survey found. Olivia Peluso 25 June 2024
Operations & Finance Tesla shareholders reject ESG-linked compensation and workers’ rights proposals Another rejected proposal urged Tesla to commit to a moratorium on deep sea mining, following the lead of BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Rivian, and Renault. Melodie Michel 17 June 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
Sustainability Governance GCC firms are formalising sustainability efforts with CSO appointments 48% of GCC companies now have a Chief Sustainability Officer or plan to name one in the next 12 months. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024