Operations & Finance COP28 groups call for $10 trillion of renewable energy investment amid historic wind losses Renewable companies have suffered from rising costs and policy uncertainty. Melodie Michel 30 October 2023
Operations & Finance European plastics industry calls for €235 billion net zero plan The figure required dwarfs the sums being allocated privately for investment in plastics decarbonisation initiatives. Edward Targett 30 October 2023
Policy & Standards SEC climate disclosure rule likely delayed, Scope 3 reporting hangs in the balance If published in 2024, the rule would require public companies to disclose climate-related information from 2026. Melodie Michel 27 October 2023
People & Culture Global Sustainability Standards Board seeks four new members Chief Sustainability Officers have the skills and knowledge required to apply. Melodie Michel 27 October 2023
People & Culture Investment manager M&G names first Chief Sustainability Officer Kathy Ryan joins a growing sustainability team. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly CSO share their views on EVs and green buildings, recycled materials take centre stage and a study questions the legitimacy of sustainability bonuses in this week's newsletter. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
CSO Formula E’s sustainability boss sees it as a sandbox for innovation Jaguar increased battery life in its cars after testing new software at a Formula E championship. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
Policy & Standards California’s new climate rules to affect privately held companies 10,000 firms set to be exposed to new reporting requirements. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
Operations & Finance Zara owner Inditex to buy €70mn worth of recycled polyester in bid to improve circularity and cut emissions Textile-to-textile recycled materials are a key part of the strategy employed by Inditex to minimise its supply chain impact. Melodie Michel 25 October 2023
People & Culture APAC firms lead the way with Chief Sustainability Officer appointments Among recent high-profile Chief Sustainability Officer appointments in the region, Singaporean bank OCBC named Mike Ng its first group CSO last July. Melodie Michel 25 October 2023
Data and Technology Terex sustainability report: company commits to Science-Based Targets The company is currently targeting a 15% reduction in emissions intensity. Melodie Michel 25 October 2023
Data and Technology DMC Global sustainability report: still no mention of Scope 3 emissions DMC Global has not set any climate goals yet, but says it will use 2022 data as its baseline. Melodie Michel 24 October 2023