Policy & Standards CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition Recommendations include expanding the use of carbon pricing and supporting high-integrity voluntary carbon markets. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024
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