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Whirlpool sustainability director Beat Stocker on agility and empathy for change management

People & Culture

Whirlpool sustainability director Beat Stocker on agility and empathy for change management

"When you're asking somebody to think and do and act differently, we still need to respect that process."

04 December 2023

COP28 and energy: Can renewables pledge counter lack of fossil fuel ambition?

COP28 and energy: Can renewables pledge counter lack of fossil fuel ambition?

For companies and their CSOs who had been calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels, the oil and gas decarbonisation charter announced on Saturday will likely be disappointing.

04 December 2023

Global food companies worth US$2.1 trillion join forces for sustainable farming

Global food companies worth US$2.1 trillion join forces for sustainable farming

The 14 founding members of the First Movers Coalition for Food aim to procure US$10-20 billion of low-carbon farming commodities.

01 December 2023

COP28: Businesses and governments rally behind food systems sustainability

COP28: Businesses and governments rally behind food systems sustainability

134 countries have signed the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, and will incorporate food into their climate plans.

01 December 2023

Many smaller companies are yet to develop a decarbonisation plan – and are in no rush to do so

Operations & Finance

Many smaller companies are yet to develop a decarbonisation plan – and are in no rush to do so

Multinational corporations are ramping up efforts to decarbonise their supply chains, but a new survey suggests that small and medium firms are yet to identify clear benefits in joining the net zero movement.

01 December 2023

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

COP28 kicks off on a positive note, CSOs and regulators eye climate transparency improvements and more in this week's instalment.

30 November 2023

Net-Zero Data Public Utility: a game changer for climate transparency

Data and Technology

Net-Zero Data Public Utility: a game changer for climate transparency

NZDPU aims to be a central repository of companies’ climate metrics and targets, freely accessible to all - and will be unveiled at COP28.

30 November 2023

New Basel III climate disclosures proposed for global banks

Policy & Standards

New Basel III climate disclosures proposed for global banks

Running until February 29, 2024, the consultation will help the Basel Committee determine which elements should be mandatory and which should be subject to national discretion.

30 November 2023

What CSOs should know about the new GRI climate standards

Policy & Standards

What CSOs should know about the new GRI climate standards

The new standards would require companies to report on the social impacts of their climate efforts, their use of carbon credits and removals, and the investments allocated to mitigation and adaptation.

29 November 2023

FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

Policy & Standards

FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

Consultation remains open on the regulator's anti-greenwashing rule guidance until January 2026.

29 November 2023

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 3: Food

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 3: Food

Companies need supportive policies to achieve their regenerative agriculture pledges: will their prayers be answered at COP28?

29 November 2023

Autodesk names first Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Autodesk names first Chief Sustainability Officer

Joe Speicher has been in his new position since July, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Debbie Clifford.

28 November 2023