People & Culture

California water utility appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

California Water Service Group has committed to setting science-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction targets by the end of the Q3, 2024.

Melodie Michel

04 January 2024

Renewable energy

Europe broke new renewable energy records in 2023

For several countries, 2023 was the year when renewable energy consumption surpassed fossil fuels for the first time.

Melodie Michel

03 January 2024

People & Culture

ScandiNova names first Head of Sustainability

Pernilla Enkler was previously Chief Sustainability Officer at sustainable pulp and paper startup Eternali.

Melodie Michel

02 January 2024

Policy & Standards

In France, corporate directors can now go to jail for not complying with CSRD

France is the first country to transpose the directive into national law, and has set a high bar in terms of penalties for non-compliance.

Melodie Michel

02 January 2024

Operations & Finance

Food retailers start the new year with fresh climate plans

Ahold Delhaize and Aldi UK's announcements come just a few weeks after COP28 placed food at the centre of the climate agenda.

Melodie Michel

02 January 2024

People & Culture

Banyan Tree Group CSO moves to EarthCheck

EarthCheck's clients include large hotel chains like Marriott International and Melia Hotels – as well as Banyan Tree.

Melodie Michel

27 December 2023

People & Culture

Electrolux appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer as Butani moves to Volvo Cars

The two Swedish manufacturers will start the new year under new sustainability leadership.

Melodie Michel

22 December 2023

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

We share our predictions for the year ahead and hear about one head of sustainability's greatest achievement for our last newsletter of 2023.

Melodie Michel

21 December 2023

People & Culture

What will Chief Sustainability Officers focus on in 2024?

CSO Futures dives into the sustainability themes that are likely to draw the most attention next year.

Melodie Michel

21 December 2023

Operations & Finance

European banks move away from fossil fuels post-COP28

Crédit Agricole and ING have both announced steps to phase out fossil fuel investments from their portfolios faster than planned.

Melodie Michel

21 December 2023