Chemical firms accused of omitting hazardous substances in CSRD reports
“I find it a bit absurd that chemical companies can argue that their production and use of hazardous chemicals aren’t material to their environmental impact.”
Dispatchable solar power now ‘economically feasible’ thanks to battery cost drop
"The economics for batteries are unrecognisable."
European banks ‘moving backwards’ on climate action: report
La Banque Postale, BNP Paribas and Credit Mutuel and some of the few banks that have improved climate performance.
Sustainability hiring has ‘cooled’ in recent years – but remains much higher than pre-pandemic
Deloitte estimates that companies posted just under 6,000 sustainability jobs globally in 2025.
How to foster more productive NGO-corporate relationships as a CSO
"Most corporate-NGO relationships work best when they begin early."
Apple phases out lead sustainability role as Lisa Jackson retires
Jackson’s environmental and social responsibilities will be transferred to Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.
EU lawmakers seal CSRD and CSDDD fate with Omnibus deal
"Now hopefully we can just move on to application and stop pretending that simplification is not deregulation."
Boeing and KFC Chief Sustainability Officers have (quietly) left their roles
There have been no announcement from either company regarding their replacements.
Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses
"We don't worry so much about drought as water holding capacity is much improved."
Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey
“In 2025, sustainability strategy became business strategy."
