Operations & Finance Investors display growing focus on nature-related risks Fidelity International launches first nature roadmap, which Nuveen grows nature-based solutions team. Melodie Michel 10 November 2023
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly Heads of sustainability tell us about the future of the CSO and the importance of ambition; two company announcements weaken the correlation between sustainability and financial performance; regulatory delays across the board and more... Melodie Michel 09 November 2023
People & Culture EY Law’s Global Head of Sustainability Michelle Davies on sustainability as a ‘real, economic risk’ "In looking forward, I believe CSOs will become more closely aligned with CFOs." Melodie Michel 09 November 2023
Policy & Standards Sustainability directors concerned about volume of ESRS data points A draft list of ESRS data points features more than 1,100 disclosures across 12 categories. Melodie Michel 09 November 2023
Policy & Standards Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
Data and Technology New sustainability index focuses on correlation between company behaviours and impacts – including profitability The level of influence held by Chief Sustainability Officers is a clear marker of performance. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
Policy & Standards Internal criticism of SEC climate rule urges ‘reproposal’ that would bring further delays Commissioner Mark Uyeda warns that finalising a law without following due process could lead to legal challenges. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
People & Culture Edmond de Rothschild names first Chief Sustainability Officer The appointment comes after EDR joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative earlier this year. Melodie Michel 07 November 2023
Operations & Finance Unilever CEO drives sustainability refocus amid underperformance: ‘Not all brands need a social or environmental purpose’ The company is responding to analyst and investor concerns about execution. Melodie Michel 07 November 2023
Policy & Standards European Commission proposes delays to parts of its flagship sustainability reporting rules Move will "create ripples as other bodies pivot to reflect these shifts" Edward Targett 07 November 2023