CSO Futures Weekly Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn Read our interview with Pia Heidenmark Cook and join our February webinar on climate targets. Melodie Michel 23 January 2025
People & Culture Pia Heidenmark Cook on staying the course in a sustainability downturn: ‘You are not alone’ "What are the prerequisites you can prepare, so that once stars are aligned, you can press the button and run?" Melodie Michel 23 January 2025
Climate Targets 40% of 2020 emissions targets ‘failed or disappeared’ Firms that missed targets saw no significant market or media reaction. Melodie Michel 22 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence WEF charts roadmap to sustainable AI – and calls for collaboration "Partnerships are critical to unlock AI’s potential while responsibly addressing its environmental impacts.” Melodie Michel 22 January 2025
Climate Targets Trump confirms US exit from Paris Agreement on Day 1 as President Researchers estimate that the withdrawal will eliminate more than a third of the world emissions reduction. Melodie Michel 21 January 2025
Guest article ESG communication in a fractured landscape: Balancing risks and opportunities Emily Porro, SVP, Impact Practice co-lead at The Bliss Group, shares fives tips for adjusting sustainability communication in a challenging political climate. Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
People & Culture Rebalance, be adaptive, own your identity: Hopeful advice for US sustainability leaders as Trump takes office The regulatory landscape may change, but the business case for sustainability remains too strong to ignore. Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
Climate Targets 10,000 firms now committed to science-based climate targets "We urge all eligible businesses to follow suit." Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
Policy & Standards Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD "Predictability is critical to the ability of all actors, including businesses, to make informed decisions.” Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
People & Culture Katarina Grönwall appointed new VP of Comms and Sustainability at Ratos She replaces Josefine Uppling in the role. Rachel Willcox 17 January 2025