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
Policy & Standards H&M Head of Sustainability ‘concerned’ about expanding carbon offset use within SBTi “The decision weakens corporate climate pledges and makes real decarbonisation efforts within value chains less attractive.” Melodie Michel 03 June 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: EV supply chains have a long way to go Human rights and environmental risks abound for EV makers, climate tensions grow in the US and fashion brands step up their game. Melodie Michel 23 May 2024
Circular Economy H&M, Primark among 7 brands in new circular fashion initiative Fashion giants are attempting to decouple revenue from production. Melodie Michel 21 May 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Calls for rigour (and consensus) in next-gen sustainability standards SBTi saga continued, NZAOA's new protocol, scrutiny over supply chain schemes and more... Melodie Michel 18 April 2024
Supply chains Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced". Melodie Michel 12 April 2024
Operations & Finance H&M improves data accuracy – and adds nearly 2 million tonnes of emissions to estimates H&M has applied these calculation changes to historical results, including its 2019 baseline. Melodie Michel 28 March 2024