People & Culture VF Corporation shrinks sustainability team amid financial turmoil The company’s S&P credit rating was downgraded to junk status in November 2024. Melodie Michel 03 September 2025
CSO ofi Chief Sustainability Officer Roel van Poppel on competitiveness and collaboration for food system transformation “How can we support farmers to increase their livelihood, and how can we then also help them adapt to climate change?” Melodie Michel 03 September 2025
People & Culture Mandarin Oriental appoints new Group Director of Sustainability Kandé Camara replaces Torsten Van Dullemen in the top sustainability role. Melodie Michel 01 September 2025
People & Culture Korean biotech firm names first Chief Sustainability Officer Cha is tasked with strengthening CHA Biotech's ESG management system. Melodie Michel 01 September 2025
People & Culture Halton combines strategy and sustainability mandates under CSO "It’s incredibly rewarding to witness professionals with a sustainability background evolving into dual roles that encompass both strategy and sustainability." Melodie Michel 29 August 2025
People & Culture People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI “If you are building a supply chain for the future, you can’t just cut emissions — you have to factor in the billions of people doing the work." Melodie Michel 26 August 2025
People & Culture Colliers Canada names Head of Sustainability and ESG Ali Hoss was previously Chief Sustainability Officer at Triovest, which was acquired by Colliers in 2025. Melodie Michel 26 August 2025
People & Culture Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy CSO The Australian bank recently poached BHP’s former CSO Fiona Wild to take the helm of its sustainability strategy. Melodie Michel 25 August 2025
People & Culture Sainsbury’s unites commercial and sustainability mandates Rhian Bartlett has been Sainsbury’s Chief Commercial Officer since 2020. Melodie Michel 12 August 2025
People & Culture Interface Head of Global Sustainability Strategy Liz Minné on giving up carbon offsets to focus on value chain carbon reductions "Offsets were always a bridge strategy for us." Melodie Michel 06 August 2025
People & Culture Deutsche Bank names first Global Head of Sustainable Finance “We see particularly exciting opportunities in emerging markets where demand for renewable energy is growing fast." Melodie Michel 29 July 2025
People & Culture OCS ESG Director Jacky So on setting sustainability ambitions in a fast-growing business “We want to bring that of everyone on that journey." Melodie Michel 23 July 2025