Key Impact Points: Meta’s Former ESG Head to Lead U.S. Sustainability Network Amanda Gardiner has been appointed Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network USA, the American arm of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The announcement was made by the Network USA Board of Directors on June 16,
Key Impact Points: UN Launches Global Procurement Coalition to Advance SDGs The UN Global Compact has launched the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement, a landmark initiative designed to elevate procurement as a strategic lever for advancing sustainability, competitiveness, and business value. Anchored in the UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Supply Chains &
Key Impact Points: ERS Acquires Indigenous-Focused Forest Carbon Standard ERS, an ICVCM-approved carbon standard focused on nature-based solutions, has acquired Equitable Earth, a forest carbon standard co-developed by Indigenous leaders, community stakeholders, and technical experts. The move marks a significant shift in voluntary carbon markets toward prioritizing high-integrity, community-rooted REDD+
Key Impact Points: A New Resource for CSOs The Weinreb Group has launched the CSO Hub, a new centralized platform for Chief Sustainability Officers, curating cutting-edge insights, research, and strategic guidance tailored to current and aspiring sustainability leaders. “The CSO Hub is your one-stop shop for expert advice and the
Key Impact Points: A Campus Milestone for Student Wellness Barnard College has officially opened the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being—a pioneering facility that unites three essential pillars of health: physical, mental, and financial. The June 3rd ribbon-cutting marked the culmination of five years of vision and commitment from
“Hope is the most powerful force for human progress.” These words, penned by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Óscar Arias Sánchez, open the pages of a bold new book that dares to reimagine the future: Hope for Life on Our Planet: Inspiration for Seven Generations. In a moment marked by escalating
Key Points: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on SDG Commitment with Strategic Sustainability Leadership Move Schneider Electric has appointed Esther Finidori as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, elevating its global commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a critical time for sustainable transformation. Finidori joins the Executive Committee
The Be Cool! Campaign grew from “I Wanna Be Cool”, an Americana meets Beatles pop anthem bringing more than awareness to the climate crisis. The goal of the Campaign is to inspire meaningful climate action and mobilize global youth to combat the world’s worsening climate crisis. The Campaign was launched
Key Impact Points: Call for Balanced and Inclusive Standards Climate Impact Partners has submitted formal feedback to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of its consultation on the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0, urging the organization to adopt a more pragmatic, flexible approach. “The SBTi’s work is vital.
Key Impact Points: Schroders Takes First Step in Nature Risk Disclosure Schroders has released its first Group Nature report, marking the asset management firm’s formal alignment with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). The report, published June 2, outlines nature-related risks and dependencies across the firm’s investment activities—both public
