Policy & Standards Sector-specific European Sustainability Reporting Standards delayed by two years Sector-specific ESRS, meant to clarify disclosure requirements for particular sectors, were initially expected by June 2024. Melodie Michel 25 January 2024
Policy & Standards Meatpacker’s IPO challenge is SEC’s chance to take a stand on climate issues Several groups are asking the SEC to block JBS' NYSE listing on the basis of the company’s environmental track record. Melodie Michel 19 January 2024
Policy & Standards SEC climate disclosure rule faces opposition at House hearing Almost all the witnesses listed to speak at the hearing oppose the climate rule. Melodie Michel 18 January 2024
Policy & Standards EU bans unbacked green claims, early obsolescence Airlines, appliance and electronics manufacturers and FMCG firms will be most affected by the new law. Melodie Michel 18 January 2024
Policy & Standards Australia’s latest climate disclosure draft offers partial protection against litigation The country is jumping on the climate regulation bandwagon and making sustainability reporting an obligation for companies. Melodie Michel 15 January 2024
Policy & Standards Change is afoot in sustainable finance labels – and policies France's decision to ban sustainable funds from investing in fossil fuel firms could lead to billions of divestment across Europe. Melodie Michel 11 January 2024
Policy & Standards Biodiversity disclosures have doubled among US-listed companies Companies may also hope to offset some of their biodiversity impacts through nature-based carbon credits – but co-benefits are not guaranteed. Melodie Michel 10 January 2024
Policy & Standards In France, corporate directors can now go to jail for not complying with CSRD France is the first country to transpose the directive into national law, and has set a high bar in terms of penalties for non-compliance. Melodie Michel 02 January 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly We share our predictions for the year ahead and hear about one head of sustainability's greatest achievement for our last newsletter of 2023. Melodie Michel 21 December 2023
People & Culture What will Chief Sustainability Officers focus on in 2024? CSO Futures dives into the sustainability themes that are likely to draw the most attention next year. Melodie Michel 21 December 2023