CSO Connect
Trusted by 500k+ CSOs globally by Leaf
● FEB 19, 2025
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Hello!
Welcome to this week's edition of CSO Connect, Leaf media's newsletter.
Here's what's in today's CSO Connect:
🎤 Digital Carbon Accounting Webinar
⚠️ ESG in danger in the US
📦 Webinar : Mastering Sustainability in Manufacturing
💰 Carbon Tax in Action: The Numbers That Matter!
And of course: Employee emissions white paper, the CSO Connection, and our curated picks and events of the year !
The Greenly team
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🌍 Webinar Alert ! The Business Case for Carbon Accounting : Measurable ROI Revealed
Is sustainability a cost or a business opportunity ? Our latest study with SIA Partners uncovers the real ROI of digital carbon accounting—showing how companies are cutting costs, streamlining reporting, and driving measurable financial benefits.
📅 Date: Feb 25, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6PM CET / 11AM-12PM EST
📍 Location: Online - register here
Key takeaways from the webinar:
- ROI-driven insights about Greenly from the latest study by SIA Partners
- Real-world data on cost savings and efficiency gains
- How companies are leveraging carbon accounting for financial & strategic value
With Greenly, enterprises are not just meeting compliance requirements but achieving operational excellence and reinforcing their leadership in sustainability.
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ESG in danger in the US
Trump has consistently expressed his opposition to ESG claiming that it’s detrimental for business, and that these regulations impede economic growth. Significant shifts are taking place in the US, and more are expected to come.
ESG will face even more backlash and legal headaches. These can range from limiting ESG considerations in federal contracts to questioning corporate motivations. The critics are loud, and they’ll motivate anti-ESG movements elsewhere.
So what to expect for ESG in 2025 ?
- Regional divides will deepen. Europe and Asia remain ambitious about ESG, while the U.S. and some emerging markets are fighting with political resistance, which is bad news for trans-Atlantic companies.
- Transparency will require upskilling. Many companies will realise the need for new expertise on boards and executive teams. Because of that, ESG-related-training will become more crucial.
- “Hushing” will be the new ESG language in the US: companies will have to be quiet on a particular issue, no matter how devoted you are to it, for fear that being public will attract too much unnecessary criticism.
- Corporate activism will rise: whether companies and politicians like it or not, the most polarised attitudes around ESG will mean more activism among investors.
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🌍 Webinar Alert ! Lead the Way in Manufacturing Sustainability
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Mastering Sustainability in Manufacturing with DEKRA
The manufacturing sector is at the heart of the sustainability transformation, and companies must act now to align with global expectations, minimize risks, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing market.
📅 Date: March 6, 2025
🕒 Time: 3-4PM CET / 9-10AM EST
📍 Location: Online - register here
Key takeaways from the webinar:
- Discover the latest sustainability trends shaping the manufacturing industry
- Learn strategies to align with climate goals while optimizing operations and reducing costs
- Explore case studies and actionable insights from industry leaders
- Hear from Dr. Cem Onus, Managing Director of DEKRA North America, on the critical role of safety and sustainability in manufacturing
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“ IROs serve as the foundation for determining what’s material in a company’s sustainability report. ”
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces new requirements for how companies assess and disclose sustainability issues. A key element of this is Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs) - a framework that ensures businesses report not just on their sustainability impacts but also on the risks and opportunities that come with them.
👉 Learn more about IRO's here
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Discover our white paper exploring employee emissions across the US, UK, and France. This comprehensive guide reviews the carbon impact of daily behaviors like commuting, meals, and heating, offering actionable strategies to reduce emissions.
Dive into real-world data, effective reduction levers, and success stories, helping companies tackle overlooked yet impactful areas of their carbon footprint. Essential reading for organizations committed to sustainability.
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That's the number of countries which currently have a carbon tax. It includes countries in the EU, Canada, Singapore, Ukraine and Argentina.
However, according to EOCD current tax structures don't align with energy pollution profiles.The OECD argues that carbon taxes aren't harsh enough on coal, despite success in electricity sector.
A carbon tax has been effectively set in Sweden; the carbon tax is US$127/tonne and has reduced emissions by 25% since 1995, while economy grew 75%.
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Events you can’t miss!
- Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero, London, March 5-6, 2025
- Sustainability Week, London, March 10-12, 2025
- World Impact Summit, Bordeaux, March 25-26, 2025
- Climate Chance Europe Africa 2025 Summit, Marseille, March 31st and April 1st
- EarthX2025, Dallas, April 21-25, 2025
- World Economy Summit 2025, Washington, D.C., April 23-25, 2025
- Reset Connect, London, June 24-25, 2025
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