Green Steel Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation "The steel sector must increase ambition in the second half of this decade if it stands a chance to meet net-zero goals." Melodie Michel 20 May 2025
Policy & Standards EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes The agreement is expected to save UK companies £800 million by 2030. Melodie Michel 20 May 2025
People & Culture Lululemon hires former Nike CSO to lead sustainability Noel Kinder replaces Esther Speck as Senior Vice President of Sustainability. Rachel Willcox 20 May 2025
People & Culture Inditex picks risk lead as new Chief Sustainability Officer Unlike his predecessor, Fernando de Bunes will not form part of the executive committee. Melodie Michel 19 May 2025
Greenwashing Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”. Melodie Michel 19 May 2025
Data Centre Emissions US Senator presses Meta to justify plans to power new Louisiana data centre with gas “I worry that this quest for profits over climate safety is misleading the public on Meta’s progress toward achieving net zero emissions.” Melodie Michel 19 May 2025
Climate Targets Ahold Delhaize unveils updated SBTi targets and deforestation goal "The exact road to net-zero is not clear yet." Melodie Michel 16 May 2025
People & Culture Inditex Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Losada to step down Losada is Inditex’ first Chief Sustainability Officer and a member of the executive committee. Melodie Michel 16 May 2025
EU Omnibus European firms favourable to CSRD in its current form, unhappy about Omnibus Support for CSRD increases with firm size, reaching 67% among those with over 5,000 employees. Melodie Michel 16 May 2025
Energy Transition Renewables, decentralised decision-making and internal targets: Watch CSO Futures' energy decarbonisation webinar Learn how sustainability leaders are managing their firms' energy transition. Melodie Michel 15 May 2025