Plastic Pollution Morgan Stanley drops 2030 pledge to cut plastic pollution The bank removed all mentions of its Plastic Waste Resolution from its latest ESG report. Melodie Michel 06 September 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Volvo scraps 2030 EV target Volvo lessens EV ambition, governments refine aviation's net zero plans, and a high-profile CSO retires. Melodie Michel 05 September 2024
Policy & Standards Malaysia government releases aviation decarbonisation roadmap Malaysia could implement “a national policy to require SAF utilisation on all flights” in the future. Melodie Michel 05 September 2024
Electric Vehicles Volvo drops 100% EV goal by 2030, adjusts GHG reduction target "The transition to electrification will not be linear, and customers and markets are moving at different speeds of adoption." Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
Climate Adaptation Zurich creates alliance to accelerate climate resilience Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion last year. Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
Data and Technology What CSOs need to know about CCUS – carbon capture and storage CCUS is getting a lot of interest as a decarbonisation technology – but it is far from a miracle solution. Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
People & Culture SUEZ poaches Renault communications head to lead sustainability Stéphanie Cau will succeed Frederick Jeske-Schoenhoven, who has been EVP and Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer since 2022. Melodie Michel 03 September 2024
Transition Finance Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition. Melodie Michel 03 September 2024
Policy & Standards California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies Senators have rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to delay the rules by two years. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024
People & Culture Teck Resources shakes up governance to support critical minerals focus The Vancouver-based miner has promoted Charlene Ripley to EVP and Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024