Policy & Standards Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms “Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US." Melodie Michel 21 February 2025
People & Culture Rebalance, be adaptive, own your identity: Hopeful advice for US sustainability leaders as Trump takes office The regulatory landscape may change, but the business case for sustainability remains too strong to ignore. Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
Policy & Standards Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD "Predictability is critical to the ability of all actors, including businesses, to make informed decisions.” Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
ESG Reporting ESG reporting compliance in 2025: A global guide Which ESG reporting regulations does your company have to comply with this year? Melodie Michel 09 January 2025
People & Culture Five trends that will shape the Chief Sustainability Officer’s agenda in 2025 Sustainability experts within the CSO Futures network share their informed predictions for the year ahead. Melodie Michel 13 December 2024
Policy & Standards California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026 The two-year delay proposed by Governor Newsom in July was shut down by state legislators. Melodie Michel 02 October 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
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
Transition Planning Climate transition planning for compliance: a guide for CSOs This article is part of a CSO Futures series on transition planning for Chief Sustainability Officers. Melodie Michel 21 May 2024
People & Culture Kraton names new Chief Sustainability Officer and signals shift to compliance focus “A natural and strategic progression due to the inherent synergies between legal expertise and sustainability objectives." Melodie Michel 03 April 2024