CSO approaches to IT emissions: help us forge the future of sustainable AI
The University of Sussex and Greenpixie team up to find out how Chief Sustainability Officers are approaching the climate impacts of IT, the cloud and AI.
‘Obscene’ profits from forced labour are on the rise
Industry is the second sector with the highest illegal profits at US$35 billion, followed by services and agriculture.
Sainsbury’s unveils new 2030 climate targets that include land use and agriculture
This is the first time the UK retailer has set goals for land use emissions, which come with a commitment to end deforestation across primary commodities by the end of 2025.
US bank Fifth Third announces new Chief Sustainability Officer
Pratik Raval previously held various positions (including Head of Sustainability Strategy) at Tata Consultancy Services USA.
EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains
Whereas the original directive would have affected up to 16,000 companies, it is now estimated that about 5,300 of Europe’s largest corporations fall under its remit.
Inditex faces supply chain scrutiny amid record profits
The Spanish group got the lowest grade on traceability amid 52 companies recently analysed by NGO Remake World.
CSO Futures Weekly: Scope 3 on the brain
Missed commitments, enhanced targets and new standards all suggest Scope 3 remains front of mind for corporate sustainability leaders.
Global banks set to include capital market emissions in net zero targets
The second version of the NZBA guidelines reflect improvements in financed emissions calculation methodologies and data quality.
Volkswagen sees carbon footprint jump despite vehicle intensity gains
Volkswagen managed to lower vehicle carbon intensity in 2023 – but commercial growth outweighed these emissions gains.
Greenwashing soon to be punishable by fines of 4% of turnover in the EU
Yesterday’s EU parliament vote signals an almost unanimous desire to get the Green Claims Directive over the line – with new details on what it will entail.
