Transition Planning Ceres unveils TPT-aligned transition planning guidance The guidance also offers 45 case studies analysing the climate transition plans of large companies and identifying best practices. Melodie Michel 11 June 2024
Policy & Standards GRI opens consultation on labour-related standards amid growing worker poverty The number of workers living in poverty increased by almost 10 million last year. Melodie Michel 11 June 2024
People & Culture Consumer brand Kimberly-Clark names first Chief Sustainability Officer Lisa Morden will lead efforts to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030. Melodie Michel 10 June 2024
Plastic Pollution US$21mn public-private alliance launched to ātackle plastic wasteā Despite a number of corporate commitments to reduce plastic use, most companies have continued to increase tonnage. Melodie Michel 10 June 2024
People & Culture Universal Music names first Head of Sustainability Dylan Siegler joins from sustainability media and events firm GreenBiz. Melodie Michel 07 June 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: The true power of transition planning Transition plans for transformation, H&M's carbon offset concerns and a raft of sustainability appointments. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
Sustainability Governance GCC firms are formalising sustainability efforts with CSO appointments 48% of GCC companies now have a Chief Sustainability Officer or plan to name one in the next 12 months. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
Transition Planning Transition planning for transformation: Unlocking the CSOās purpose The regulatory obligation to disclose a transition plan is a chance to increase buy-in for business success in a climate-friendly world. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
Policy & Standards CDP unveils ISSB-aligned reporting platform CDP estimates that financial institutions with US$142 trillion in assets have demanded that companies in their portfolios report on their 2023 impacts. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
Climate litigation Climate groups drop lawsuits seeking stricter climate disclosures to support SEC against anti-ESG challenges Sierra Club and NRDC will focus their resources on āadvocating for improvements to climate-related financial disclosuresā outside of court. Melodie Michel 05 June 2024
People & Culture Abrdn completes sustainability governance team with two senior appointments The firm has poached sustainable investment veteran Kristina Church from BNY Mellon in the role of Global Head of Corporate Sustainability. Melodie Michel 04 June 2024
People & Culture Indian solar firm Waaree Energies announces CSO appointment India's largest solar manufacturer plans to set specific sustainability goals by the end of this year. Melodie Michel 03 June 2024