CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD? An uphill battle to CSDDD compliance, updates on the debate around carbon offset use for Scope 3 and insider tips on how to be a good CSO. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Aviation Airbus and Boeing ramp up aviation decarbonisation deals The two aircraft makers are investing in SAF and partnering with other entities to accelerate progress. Melodie Michel 24 July 2024
CSO How to Be a Chief Sustainability Officer author Anna Krotova: ‘We can’t afford to be binary’ "What we really should be thinking is, how do we position anyone who comes into this role for success." Melodie Michel 24 July 2024
Policy & Standards South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry. Melodie Michel 23 July 2024
Carbon offsets VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3 Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets. Melodie Michel 23 July 2024
Policy & Standards US government approves US$4.3bn in climate grants from Inflation Reduction Act The distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funds is a win for the EPA after Trump-era policies weakened its ability to act against climate change. Melodie Michel 22 July 2024
Climate Targets BrewDog and Asda revisit climate pledges Recent months have brought a trend of dropped commitments, extended deadlines and sustainability strategy reshuffles. Melodie Michel 22 July 2024
People & Culture Survey: Half of companies are hiring new talent to meet ESG reporting requirements The responsibility for managing sustainability disclosures still falls primarily on the CSO – though it is spreading to other functions. Melodie Michel 19 July 2024