Policy & Standards

DSM-firmenich, IKEA, Unilever and others praised for climate policy engagement

Unilever CSO Rebecca Marmot warned trade associations last March that the firm could withdraw membership if climate positions are not reviewed.

Melodie Michel

24 September 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Employee activists are a CSO’s allies

Tips on engaging employees around sustainability, investor calls for stronger climate policies and yet another Big Tech carbon offsetting deal.

Melodie Michel

19 September 2024

Policy & Standards

Australian firms mandated to disclose climate impacts from 2025

Companies will have an extra year to report on Scope 3 emissions after their first year of reporting.

Melodie Michel

16 September 2024

Policy & Standards

California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies

Senators have rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to delay the rules by two years.

Melodie Michel

02 September 2024

Policy & Standards

US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws

41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”.

Melodie Michel

22 August 2024

Policy & Standards

US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained

Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2024

Policy & Standards

SEC defends climate disclosure rule and requests case dismissal

The SEC has argued that because the rule only aims to protect investors, it has statutory authority to impose it.

Melodie Michel

09 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Scope, assurance, enforcement: EU answers frequent questions on CSRD

The FAQs clarify when companies may use estimates rather than having to collect value chain information from suppliers or partners.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

People & Culture

‘Blamed for the sins of the father’: We need to talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout

CSOs lack support to face mounting pressures.

Melodie Michel

01 August 2024

Policy & Standards

California Governor proposes two-year delay for climate reporting

Lawmakers now have until August to pass the amendment – but its success is far from guaranteed.

Melodie Michel

16 July 2024