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
People & Culture Sustainability leaders have a chance to act “while the clay is soft” on compliance This transition period is a unique opportunity for CSOs to get buy-in... if they have enough recognition within their company. Melodie Michel 15 November 2023
Operations & Finance Scania’s green steel deal shows it trucking upstream on sustainability CSO Andreas Follér said the agreement came after the company turned its attention to the carbon emission from its supply chain as it began a strategy of electrification. Melodie Michel 14 November 2023
MSCI Businesses' direct GHG emissions will rise 11% in 2023 despite improved reporting With no change to their current emissions, listed companies will deplete their remaining “emissions budget” in just 2 years, 8 months Edward Targett 14 November 2023
Data and Technology Climate action ‘woefully off track’, says new report ahead of COP28 "Meeting our climate goals means closing down coal power seven times faster and gas power more than ten times faster than today." Melodie Michel 14 November 2023
Operations & Finance Supply chain sustainability and social impacts: more integration needed Recent events are a reminder that while sustainability progresses, supply chain responsibility is not where it needs to be. Melodie Michel 13 November 2023