People & Culture

Incoming Mexican president taps renewables expert as secretary of energy

Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has appointed Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable development, as the next secretary of energy.

Olivia Peluso

28 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

People & Culture

Universal Music names first Head of Sustainability

Dylan Siegler joins from sustainability media and events firm GreenBiz.

Melodie Michel

07 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

People & Culture

Abrdn names new Chief Sustainability Officer amid governance restructuring

The firm has announced a “transformation programme” aimed at cutting at least £150 million in annual costs by 2025.

Melodie Michel

27 May 2024

People & Culture

Publicis Groupe creates top sustainability role

As Chief Impact Officer, Nannette LaFond-Dufour is responsible for driving all of the group’s ESG commitments, including its climate targets and DEI strategy.

Melodie Michel

24 May 2024

People & Culture

Survey: 85% of firms see sustainability as a financial opportunity

“Sustainability strategies and core business strategies are converging.”

Melodie Michel

23 May 2024

People & Culture

Critical minerals explorer Lomiko Metals appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer

Cindy Valence will lead the company’s sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement, including with First Nations.

Melodie Michel

22 May 2024

People & Culture

Germany’s development bank KfW names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Jürgen Kern joined the bank in 2007 and was most recently Director of Corporate Strategy and Sustainability.

Melodie Michel

09 May 2024