People & Culture

Bolton Food Chief Sustainability Officer Luciano Pirovano on partnering with NGOs for know-how, accountability and credibility

“Partnership is our leadership.”

Melodie Michel

12 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Policy & Standards

SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision

Experts from business, civil society and academia are invited to apply to take part in the working groups by February 28, 2025.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Policy & Standards

CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

"Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment."

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

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