Net zero Making decarbonisation an asset management strategy: Lessons from CSO Futures’ net zero economics webinar “Net zero is infrastructure. Everything about it means you've got to put a spade in the ground." Melodie Michel 03 March 2026
Banking Standard Chartered has exceeded its US$1bn sustainable finance income goal The bank has mobilised US$157 billion in sustainable finance for its clients since 2021. Melodie Michel 03 March 2026
People & Culture Nike names new Chief Sustainability Officer after Pribulsky’s departure Cimarron Nix was previously VP of Global Apparel and Accessories Manufacturing at Nike. Melodie Michel 03 March 2026
Policy & Standards UK publishes final sustainability reporting standards The FCA is now consulting on an initiative to use the new standards for mandatory reporting. Melodie Michel 27 February 2026
Decarbonisation Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025 The persistent upward trend highlights the limits of current mitigation efforts and the impact of climate policy reversals in the US. Melodie Michel 26 February 2026
People & Culture Crédit Agricole names Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer Quentin Guerineau will be part of the bank’s management committee. Melodie Michel 26 February 2026
People & Culture Adapteo CSO Lina Wiles on the trade-offs of leading sustainability at a circular construction firm "This business model has been around for decades. It’s really smart and it really works." Melodie Michel 25 February 2026
Policy & Standards ‘Time to look forward’: Omnibus adoption marks end of CSRD and CSDDD uncertainty "While you can be exempted from sustainability regulations, you cannot be exempted from social and environmental risks." Melodie Michel 25 February 2026
Operations & Finance On value preservation and how to eat an elephant: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on the economics of net zero The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers. Melodie Michel 24 February 2026
Sustainability Governance After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives Apple is following the example of several other US corporations and moving away from overt sustainability action. Melodie Michel 24 February 2026
Electric Vehicles Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report An ambitious law requiring companies to electrify their fleets would create demand for 2 million new EVs. Melodie Michel 23 February 2026
Energy Transition IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero. Melodie Michel 23 February 2026