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.
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.
Airbus and Boeing ramp up aviation decarbonisation deals
The two aircraft makers are investing in SAF and partnering with other entities to accelerate progress.
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."
South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets
Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry.
VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3
Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets.
US government approves US$4.3bn in climate grants from Inflation Reduction Act
The distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funds is a win for the EPA after Trump-era policies weakened its ability to act against climate change.
BrewDog and Asda revisit climate pledges
Recent months have brought a trend of dropped commitments, extended deadlines and sustainability strategy reshuffles.
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.
