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South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets

Policy & Standards

South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets

Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry.

23 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

CDP: One-quarter of companies now have a 1.5ºC-aligned climate transition plan

Transition Planning

CDP: One-quarter of companies now have a 1.5ºC-aligned climate transition plan

Corporate adoption of climate transition plans rose last year, with one in four companies now stating they had one in their CDP disclosures.

18 June 2024

Transition planning for transformation: Unlocking the CSO’s purpose

Transition Planning

Transition planning for transformation: Unlocking the CSO’s purpose

The regulatory obligation to disclose a transition plan is a chance to increase buy-in for business success in a climate-friendly world.

06 June 2024

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

climate resilience

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

“Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.”

30 April 2024

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

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.

22 March 2024

World’s biggest emitters still fail to disclose climate-related business risks

Operations & Finance

World’s biggest emitters still fail to disclose climate-related business risks

The companies analysed include oil and gas majors such as BP, Chevron and TotalEnergies, as well as airlines, miners and large manufacturers.

22 February 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI

Tips to mitigate AI's carbon risks, leadership changes at top corporations, interview with Zurich's head of sustainability and a discussion on climate resilience...

08 February 2024

Climate resilience approaches (and budget considerations) for Chief Sustainability Officers

Climate Adaptation

Climate resilience approaches (and budget considerations) for Chief Sustainability Officers

"If you're not investing in adaptation and resilience, you'll completely derail your mitigation efforts."

06 February 2024