Operations & Finance

Companies urged to act on water risk in supply chains, with billions of dollars under threat

Just half of the 3,163 large companies analysed by CDP currently engage with their supply chains on water issues.

Melodie Michel

22 March 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Green software and the future of sustainable AI

AVEVA's sustainability lead talks Scope 3, an invitation to discuss cloud emissions and growing scrutiny for supply chains...

Melodie Michel

21 March 2024

People & Culture

AVEVA sustainability head Lisa Wee on green software principles and radical value chain collaboration

"How do we make sure that the software is fit for purpose for the energy transition?"

Melodie Michel

21 March 2024

Cloud emissions

CSO approaches to IT emissions: help us forge the future of sustainable AI

The University of Sussex and Greenpixie team up to find out how Chief Sustainability Officers are approaching the climate impacts of IT, the cloud and AI.

Melodie Michel

21 March 2024

Human rights

‘Obscene’ profits from forced labour are on the rise

Industry is the second sector with the highest illegal profits at US$35 billion, followed by services and agriculture.

Melodie Michel

20 March 2024

Climate Targets

Sainsbury’s unveils new 2030 climate targets that include land use and agriculture

This is the first time the UK retailer has set goals for land use emissions, which come with a commitment to end deforestation across primary commodities by the end of 2025.

Melodie Michel

19 March 2024

People & Culture

US bank Fifth Third announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Pratik Raval previously held various positions (including Head of Sustainability Strategy) at Tata Consultancy Services USA.

Melodie Michel

18 March 2024

Policy & Standards

EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains

Whereas the original directive would have affected up to 16,000 companies, it is now estimated that about 5,300 of Europe’s largest corporations fall under its remit.

Melodie Michel

15 March 2024

Operations & Finance

Inditex faces supply chain scrutiny amid record profits

The Spanish group got the lowest grade on traceability amid 52 companies recently analysed by NGO Remake World.

Melodie Michel

15 March 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Scope 3 on the brain

Missed commitments, enhanced targets and new standards all suggest Scope 3 remains front of mind for corporate sustainability leaders.

Melodie Michel

14 March 2024