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Net zero targets now cover two-thirds of world’s largest companies’ revenue – but credibility is still lacking

Net zero targets now cover two-thirds of world’s largest companies’ revenue – but credibility is still lacking

A third of companies on the Forbes 2000 list are yet to set any emissions reduction goals.

06 November 2023

Sustainability investments shifting towards climate adaptation as companies fear the impacts of extreme weather

Operations & Finance

Sustainability investments shifting towards climate adaptation as companies fear the impacts of extreme weather

Two-thirds of companies expect wildfires, floods and storms to have a material impact on their sustainability initiatives.

03 November 2023

Estée Lauder strengthens climate action management, as net GHG emissions creep up

Operations & Finance

Estée Lauder strengthens climate action management, as net GHG emissions creep up

Sustainability shake-up comes as the company saw absolute GHG emissions rise 10% from its 2018 baseline

03 November 2023

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

A deep dive into regenerative agriculture pledges, updates on climate disclosures from the SEC and a number of Chief Sustainability Officer appointments...

02 November 2023

Carbon removals are now part of EU net zero strategy: What CSOs need to know

Policy & Standards

Carbon removals are now part of EU net zero strategy: What CSOs need to know

Certified carbon removals can be used by companies beyond offsetting purposes.

02 November 2023

Douglas Sabo stepping down as Visa’s Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Douglas Sabo stepping down as Visa’s Chief Sustainability Officer

Sabo has been leading Visa's sustainability efforts for 15 years.

02 November 2023

Nature-related disclosures: more work needed to define materiality and financial impacts

Policy & Standards

Nature-related disclosures: more work needed to define materiality and financial impacts

Nature and biodiversity impacts are making their way into sustainability reporting frameworks.

02 November 2023

Despite net zero targets, one-third of companies expect to still rely on fossil fuels in 2050

Operations & Finance

Despite net zero targets, one-third of companies expect to still rely on fossil fuels in 2050

Lack of infrastructure and raw materials alternatives are hindering the transition.

01 November 2023

Westcon-Comstor names first Chief Sustainability Officer amid record growth

People & Culture

Westcon-Comstor names first Chief Sustainability Officer amid record growth

Scope 3 emissions went up 17.4% as the company posted record half-year results.

01 November 2023

With regenerative agriculture pledges, food sustainability leads have their work cut out for them

Operations & Finance

With regenerative agriculture pledges, food sustainability leads have their work cut out for them

To achieve truly sustainable food systems, companies will have to overcome policy uncertainty and early profitability losses.

31 October 2023

Fidelity International grows sustainable finance team

People & Culture

Fidelity International grows sustainable finance team

The US$700 billion asset manager is in a race to reduce corporate and portfolio emissions.

31 October 2023

Thinking green? Buy miners, BlackRock suggests to investors

Thinking green? Buy miners, BlackRock suggests to investors

Miners and metals companies with a strong sustainability project (and no doubt Chief Sustainability Officer) will fetch a premium.

30 October 2023