Operations & Finance

Buyers alliance commits US$200 million to scale up sustainable aviation fuel

The collection of deals use SAF certificates to signal demand for clean fuel.

Melodie Michel

18 April 2024

People & Culture

Holcim subsidiary Aggregate Industries names new sustainability head

Anna Baker replaces Kirstin McCarthy, who left in December 2023.

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

Mining

Coalition calls for civil society-driven critical mineral supply chain standard

"There are fundamental criteria that standards must include to be credible and effective at protecting people and the planet."

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

People & Culture

Giti Tire CSO Chong Hau Pang on the power of clarity in sustainability expectations

“I find that it is easier to expand than to shift people's paradigm.”

Melodie Michel

17 April 2024

Renewable energy

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ºC.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

People & Culture

Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Paola Angeletti takes the helm of the bank's new sustainability-focused department.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

Sustainability Reports

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2024

Policy & Standards

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable.

Melodie Michel

15 April 2024

Operations & Finance

Apple to improve circularity by enabling iPhone repairs with used parts

Apple has been accused of greenwashing for focusing on sustainability initiatives without improving customers' right to repair.

Melodie Michel

15 April 2024

Supply chains

Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation

The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced".

Melodie Michel

12 April 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: CDP CEO interview and a divisive SBTi statement

Sherry Madera on sustainability data for harmonisation, SBTi's new carbon credit position and more...

Melodie Michel

11 April 2024

Policy & Standards

Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3

A boon for the voluntary carbon market, the SBTi's change of position worries NGOs and its own staff.

Melodie Michel

11 April 2024