COP29 Sustainability leaders head to COP29 with dampened enthusiasm Many believe the two-week event starting on November 11 in Baku is unlikely to yield ambitious results. Melodie Michel 08 November 2024
CSO SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Daniel Schmid announces retirement Matthias Medert will take the helm of the firmâs sustainability strategy starting early next year. Melodie Michel 08 November 2024
CSO Futures Weekly Nature action is maturing: companies have no time to waste Join us on November 26 for practical advice to kickstart your nature strategy and support your climate targets. Melodie Michel 07 November 2024
Nature capital Mizuho Bank inks US$20mn deal with nature advisory firm Pollination Mizuhoâs investment gives it a minority stake in the company. Melodie Michel 07 November 2024
US Presidential Election Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to âcharge aheadâ "You can count on a chorus of world leaders confirming that they wonât turn their back on climate and nature goals." Melodie Michel 06 November 2024
Transition Planning EFRAG publishes draft transition planning guidance "Investors are looking for transparency â and this guidance delivers." Melodie Michel 05 November 2024
Policy & Standards Canada introduces regulation to cap oil and gas emissions Though presented as a âcap on pollution, not productionâ, the regulation seeks to redirect the sectorâs record profits towards decarbonisation. Melodie Michel 05 November 2024
Net zero EU emissions down 8%: âlargest annual drop in decadesâ Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023. Melodie Michel 04 November 2024
Plastic Pollution Business leaders call for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty The call comes as many companies are struggling to meet their plastic commitments â and some are even dropping them completely. Melodie Michel 04 November 2024
Nature Targets Kering, GSK, Holcim: first adopters of science-based targets for nature Kerigâs targets are focused on both freshwater and land, while Holcim and GSKâs targets focus only on freshwater. Melodie Michel 01 November 2024