Artificial Intelligence Salesforce unveils AI energy efficiency benchmarking platform The AI Energy Score includes a leaderboard rating the energy efficiency of top tasks. Melodie Michel 10 February 2025
People & Culture Julian Wentzel confirmed as permanent HSBC CSO Celine Herweijer stepped down at the end of last year. Melodie Michel 10 February 2025
Food and Beverages Starbucks joins Walmart, Aldi and others in pact to tackle food waste Starbucks has set a target to reduce food waste in US operations by 50% by 2030. Melodie Michel 07 February 2025
Climate Targets UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target "The UK's NDC is an encouraging sign of leadership, especially following the US’ step back." Melodie Michel 07 February 2025
People & Culture IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Pflug on governance, returns and resilience "There will be a tipping point where sustainability is the only way to thrive as a business." Melodie Michel 06 February 2025
People & Culture Wells Fargo announces Chief Sustainability Officer replacement Jeffrey Schub has been named Head of Sustainability. Melodie Michel 06 February 2025
Policy & Standards Opposition grows against EU sustainability omnibus The omnibus process is raising concerns for its lack of transparency and inclusivity. Melodie Michel 05 February 2025
People & Culture Climate First Bank names Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Castro joins Climate First Bank to drive environmental initiatives. Rachel Willcox 05 February 2025
People & Culture Crown Worldwide Group ESG lead Joy Lam on carbon accounting and decentralised decision-making For a global logistics company with 45 locations across the world, the task of gathering emissions data is nothing short of monumental. Melodie Michel 04 February 2025
People & Culture Chilean Cobalt names Andy Sloop as Chief Sustainability Officer The company says it aims to build a responsible cobalt supply chain in the Americas. Rachel Willcox 04 February 2025