EY Law’s Global Head of Sustainability Michelle Davies on sustainability as a ‘real, economic risk’
"In looking forward, I believe CSOs will become more closely aligned with CFOs."
Sustainability directors concerned about volume of ESRS data points
A draft list of ESRS data points features more than 1,100 disclosures across 12 categories.
Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative
The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets.
New sustainability index focuses on correlation between company behaviours and impacts – including profitability
The level of influence held by Chief Sustainability Officers is a clear marker of performance.
Internal criticism of SEC climate rule urges ‘reproposal’ that would bring further delays
Commissioner Mark Uyeda warns that finalising a law without following due process could lead to legal challenges.
Edmond de Rothschild names first Chief Sustainability Officer
The appointment comes after EDR joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative earlier this year.
Unilever CEO drives sustainability refocus amid underperformance: ‘Not all brands need a social or environmental purpose’
The company is responding to analyst and investor concerns about execution.
Ahold Delhaize on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer
The current CSO, Jan Ernst de Groot, will be retiring next May.
FAO warns of $2 trillion in damage from "agrifood" systems impact, including emissions
UN body is urging the use of "true cost accounting" to capture emissions data and other hidden impacts of food systems on the environment, health, and livelihoods.
Flooring firm Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway on setting 'impossible-sounding ambitions'
The company is making strides in using recycled and biobased materials in carpet and resilient flooring.