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CSO moves: Northwest Bank, Hind Management, Mahindra Group and more

CSO moves: Northwest Bank, Hind Management, Mahindra Group and more

This week alone, three companies announced new CSO appointments.

11 July 2024

Amazon claims 100% clean energy, but some criticise an inaccurate depiction

Amazon claims 100% clean energy, but some criticise an inaccurate depiction

Amazon claims that effectively all of the electricity it used last year came from sources that did not emit greenhouse gasses. Experts say the company’s method of determining its footprint has a caveat.

10 July 2024

Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat

Policy & Standards

Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat

The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week.

10 July 2024

Spain aims to boost green hydrogen with long-awaited subsidies

Operations & Finance

Spain aims to boost green hydrogen with long-awaited subsidies

The nearly 800 million euros in subsidies come nearly two years after gaining approval from the European Commission.

09 July 2024

US not on track to meet 2030 wind goal

Energy Transition

US not on track to meet 2030 wind goal

Soaring material costs, high interest rates, and supply chain hiccups are plaguing the transition to clean energy in the U.S.

09 July 2024

Study: California must totally retire heavy-duty trucks to meet 2045 carbon goals

Energy Transition

Study: California must totally retire heavy-duty trucks to meet 2045 carbon goals

Heavy-duty vehicles alone contribute about 8% of the state’s total emissions, generating some 32 million tonnes of carbon annually.

09 July 2024

Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight

Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight

“This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a continuing shift in our climate,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo said.

08 July 2024

German 2025 budget includes 'record investment' in renewables, says Scholz

Policy & Standards

German 2025 budget includes 'record investment' in renewables, says Scholz

After intense negotiations and mounting pressure for spending cuts, Germany clinched a 2025 budget deal including “record investments” in renewable power and industrial decarbonisation.

05 July 2024

Survey: Most financial executives are lost on how to report ESG data

Operations & Finance

Survey: Most financial executives are lost on how to report ESG data

More guidance on data collection must be granted to help companies tap into their ESG-driven potential, says Jens Laue.

05 July 2024

Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer

People & Culture

Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer

With experience spearheading climate initiatives in NYC mayoral administrations, Zarrilli will be tasked with helping Columbia act on its climate goals.

05 July 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Google grapples with AI-induced emissions

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Google grapples with AI-induced emissions

Big Tech companies like Google report climbing emissions amid AI boom, while the transport industry sees penalties for failing to curb carbon.

04 July 2024

GM fined $145.8 million after US finds excess emissions

Operations & Finance

GM fined $145.8 million after US finds excess emissions

GM is the latest carmaker to get slapped with hefty fuel economy penalties.

03 July 2024