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Internal criticism of SEC climate rule urges ‘reproposal’ that would bring further delays

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.

08 November 2023

Edmond de Rothschild names first Chief Sustainability Officer

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.

07 November 2023

Unilever CEO drives sustainability refocus amid underperformance: ‘Not all brands need a social or environmental purpose’

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.

07 November 2023

European Commission proposes delays to parts of its flagship sustainability reporting rules

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"

07 November 2023

Ahold Delhaize on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Ahold Delhaize on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer

The current CSO, Jan Ernst de Groot, will be retiring next May.

07 November 2023

FAO warns of $2 trillion in damage from "agrifood" systems impact, including emissions

FAO warns of $2 trillion in damage from "agrifood" systems impact, including emissions

UN body is urging the use of "true cost accounting" to capture emissions data and other hidden impacts of food systems on the environment, health, and livelihoods.

06 November 2023

Flooring firm Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway on setting 'impossible-sounding ambitions'

People & Culture

Flooring firm Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway on setting 'impossible-sounding ambitions'

The company is making strides in using recycled and biobased materials in carpet and resilient flooring.

06 November 2023

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