Data management and AI identified as top priorities for sustainability reporting
Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa recently noted that AI freed up 70% of her team's time.
Corporates broke new clean energy purchasing records in 2023
Since 2008, companies have announced power purchase agreements for 198 GW of renewable energy.
US$2 trillion a year needed to meet 2030 renewable energy goal
The world is on track to invest US$6.6 trillion in renewables and grids from 2024 to 2030, leaving a funding gap of just over US$5 trillion.
2024 could be a make-or-break year for voluntary carbon market
“If buyers can’t trust the quality of the credits they’re buying and risk greenwashing accusations, then the market will never reach its potential."
Chinese stock exchanges eye mandatory climate disclosures for listed companies
The current draft mandates annual Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting, as well as comprehensive climate adaptation assessments and governance disclosures.
EU postpones due diligence directive vote amid wavering support
The European Council decided to wait after realising the bill would likely not get the qualified majority needed to pass.
Top fossil fuel financier Barclays stops funding new oil and gas projects
The bank's previous climate plan was criticised for lacking a commitment to end new oil and gas expansion.
CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote
The law appeared headed for easy approval, but conservative debates in Germany and Finland have since cast doubt on its future.
CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI
Tips to mitigate AI's carbon risks, leadership changes at top corporations, interview with Zurich's head of sustainability and a discussion on climate resilience...
Ezgi Barcenas to take over as L’Oréal Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
L'Oréal's current sustainability chief, Alexandra Palt (pictured), is leaving the company at the end of March.
