People & Culture Malaysian bank MBSB names first Chief Shariah and Sustainability Officer "This dual responsibility underscores MBSB’s ambition to lead the way in integrating shariah principles with sustainability." Melodie Michel 21 August 2024
Policy & Standards FASB: No specific project to integrate SEC climate disclosures in accounting principles “We do one thing and one thing only, financial accounting and reporting standards.” Melodie Michel 19 August 2024
Climate Targets Study finds ‘little evidence’ that having SBTi-approved targets increases stock prices The findings come as listed companies are close to burning through their remaining 1.5ºC carbon budget. Melodie Michel 13 August 2024
People & Culture GIB Asset Management names new Chief Sustainability Officer Victoria Barron was previously Head of Sustainable Investment at BT Pension Scheme. Melodie Michel 06 August 2024
Sustainable Finance PCAF: 500 FIs now signed up to financed emissions accounting standard The organisation's methodology to assess capital market emissions was integrated into NZBA guidelines this year. Melodie Michel 02 August 2024
People & Culture People moves: L Catterton poaches Ralph Lauren sustainability head, CNH names first CSO Two top sustainability appointments were made this week. Melodie Michel 31 July 2024
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. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Climate litigation ExxonMobil's shareholder lawsuit over climate proposal dismissed Investors recently rejected all sustainability-related proposals at the company's AGM. Melodie Michel 18 June 2024
People & Culture Abrdn completes sustainability governance team with two senior appointments The firm has poached sustainable investment veteran Kristina Church from BNY Mellon in the role of Global Head of Corporate Sustainability. Melodie Michel 04 June 2024