Norway-based energy company Equinor announced a substantial reduction in its renewable energy and low carbon solutions investment and development plans, citing a need to “adapt to market conditions and further strengthen value creation for shareholders.” As part of the adjustment, announced with the release of its FY 2024 results, the company said that it will slash its planned investment in…
HSBC announced the appointment of Julian Wentzel as its new Group Chief Sustainability Officer, according to an internal memo seen by ESG Today. Wentzel takes on the role after serving as interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer at HSBC following the departure in late 2024 of the bank’s prior CSO Celine Herweijer. Herweijer left the bank shortly after a restructuring decision…
Supply chain risk and performance management solutions provider Achilles announced the launch of Achilles Analytics, a new tool aimed at enabling companies to meet increasing supply chain sustainability regulatory reporting and compliance requirements. According to Achilles, the new solution simplifies management and reporting of validated supplier data collected through the Achilles supply chain due diligence process, allowing companies to track…
This week in ESG news: Google joins growing list of companies to abandon DEI goals; €6 trillion investor coalition warns against watering down EU sustainability reporting rules; IKEA accelerates program to help suppliers switch to 100% clean energy; LEGO to ramp up use of solar to power operations; Google invests over $100 million in carbon removal; EU sustainable finance advisors…
In this extract of our FREE 355 page book, The Hospitality Industry’s ESG and Sustainability Handbook, published 2025, we discuss the strategic imperative of ESG in hospitality. Leading the Charge in Sustainable Hospitality The Hospitality Industry at a Crossroads The hospitality industry stands at a transformative moment in history, shaped by unprecedented global challenges and opportunities. Climate change, shifting consumer…
In this extract of our FREE 355 page book, The Hospitality Industry’s ESG and Sustainability Handbook, published 2025, we discuss the strategic imperative of ESG in hospitality. Leading the Charge in Sustainable Hospitality The Hospitality Industry at a Crossroads The hospitality industry stands at a transformative moment in history, shaped by unprecedented global challenges and opportunities. Climate change, shifting consumer…
A professional’s guide to the Procurement Act 2023. We explore the new legislation and offer a FREE COPY of our 50-page Procurement Act Handbook (published 2025). Expert guidance and checklists! In this extract of the ESG Pro Procurement Act Handbook, we consider the key changes to the Procurement Act 2023 and especially your key /urgent readiness actions. Adopting a Key…
A professional’s guide to the Procurement Act 2023. We explore the new legislation and offer a FREE COPY of our 50-page Procurement Act Handbook (published 2025). Expert guidance and checklists! In this extract of the ESG Pro Procurement Act Handbook, we consider the key changes to the Procurement Act 2023 and especially the implementation and the future outlook. Introduction to…
A professional’s guide to the Procurement Act 2023. We explore the new legislation and offer a FREE COPY of our 50-page Procurement Act Handbook (published 2025). Expert guidance and checklists! In this extract of the ESG Pro Procurement Act Handbook, we consider the key changes to the Procurement Act 2023 and especially the implications for small businesses. Small Business and…
A professional’s guide to the Procurement Act 2023. We explore the new legislation and offer a FREE COPY of our 50-page Procurement Act Handbook (published 2025). Expert guidance and checklists! In this extract of the ESG Pro Procurement Act Handbook, we consider the key changes to the Procurement Act 2023 and especially the need to manage procurement risks and challenges….