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Why CSOs should 'anchor high' and set the tone this January

Sustainability is one of the few corporate disciplines that begins by compromising with itself.

Simon Heppner

08 January 2026

Strategy

Sustainability leaders report tighter access to funding in 2025

"The organisations that maintain strategic focus will be best positioned when the political cycle inevitably turns."

Melodie Michel

07 January 2026

Strategy

2025 in review – The ROI of sustainability

Measuring sustainability’s financial returns has become a core plank of strategic decision-making.

Melodie Michel

30 December 2025

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2025 in review – Climate resilience

Resilience is now a core determinant of economic stability, business continuity, and social wellbeing.

Melodie Michel

26 December 2025

People & Culture

Malaysia utility TNB creates Senior Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer role

Leo Pui Yong, TNB’s Chief Sustainability Officer since 2023, remains at the firm.

Melodie Michel

22 December 2025

Strategy

Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey

“In 2025, sustainability strategy became business strategy."

Melodie Michel

05 December 2025

Strategy

Sustainable companies consistently outperform S&P 500: report

Firms listed in the 100 Best Corporate Citizen ranking multiple times saw returns up to 14% higher than the S&P benchmark.

Melodie Michel

03 October 2025

Strategy

No going back: 99% of CEOs plan to maintain or expand sustainability commitments

However, only half feel very comfortable communicating their progress publicly.

Melodie Michel

17 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

Guest article

Why corporate sustainability strategies need diverse leaders: The missed opportunity in sustainability (ESG) strategy

Guest article written by By Lamé Verre, Director, Net Zero, The Crown Estate and Co-Founder & Chair Advisory Board, Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Melodie Michel

14 July 2025

Strategy

Businesses tone down sustainability ambitions as CFOs look for opportunities to cut

"You don’t want a sustainability strategy and a business strategy..."

Edward Targett

22 November 2023