Carbon market UN one step closer to establishing global carbon market If new rules on project eligibility are adopted at COP28, this global carbon finance mechanism could finally start working next year. Melodie Michel 21 November 2023
Policy & Standards Companies found to be lobbying against their own climate goals Firms whose policy engagement most contradict their stated climate goals are large producers or users of fossil fuels. Melodie Michel 20 November 2023
People & Culture Smiths Group CSO John Ostergren on Scope 3, incentivising change "The implications of having tied those goals to compensation are difficult to overstate.” Melodie Michel 20 November 2023
Data and Technology Almost all investors think sustainability reports contain greenwashing To improve trust, investors would like to see sustainability reports assured by a third-party auditor. Melodie Michel 17 November 2023
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly Sustainability leads share insights on cloud emissions and sustainable finance, growing regulatory pressure extends beyond carbon, supply chain engagement takes centre stage in this week's issue. Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
People & Culture Platform.sh sustainability lead Leah Goldfarb on looking for “impact at scale” in cloud decarbonisation The trained climate scientist talks cutting cloud emissions and avoiding data centre graveyards in this CSO Futures interview. Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Operations & Finance SEB sets emissions targets for truck manufacturers in its portfolio Chief Sustainability Officer Hans Beyer says the new target means three quarters of the bank’s financed emissions are now covered by its net zero strategy. Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Policy & Standards Banks taking insufficient climate action now face ECB fines "It should come as no surprise that, in line with what we have communicated many times in the past, we have started to adopt enforcement measures." Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Policy & Standards Nature Restoration Law: How can Chief Sustainability Officers prepare? The law will bring more certainty to pursue nature goals, but also increases the need for supplier engagement. Melodie Michel 15 November 2023
People & Culture Mahindra Logistics appoints Chief Sustainability and CSR Officer The third-party logistics firm has suffered from increased costs and reduced demand in recent months. Melodie Michel 15 November 2023