Opinion & Analysis
Argument, analysis and commentary on the business of sustainability.
Boards can approve sustainability ambitions, but companies still need people who can collect, test, interpret and defend the data.
Climate oversight cannot sit only with sustainability managers. It must reach board papers, risk committees and capital allocation decisions.
The hardest emissions data sits outside the company. That is why Scope 3 reporting will test procurement, supplier relationships and data discipline.
Solar, wind and grid projects can fail socially even when they make technical sense. Early engagement is not optional.
The real measure is not seedlings planted. It is survival, biodiversity value, community ownership and long-term restoration.
Cybersecurity, privacy and responsible data use are no longer IT back-office concerns. They are board-level trust risks.
Smaller businesses may lack resources, but they can move faster, simplify controls and build credibility before large customers demand proof.