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In this section, we cover who's moving where in the sustainability sector and provide insights into the skills needed to excel in this fast-changing discipline.
News / Policy & Finance
Mandy Rambharos named new Verra chief, pledges strong governance
The world’s largest carbon credit certifier has been updating its methods used to verify forest projects in a bid to regain market trust following controversy early last year.
News / Waste
‘Princess of the dump’ launches alliance to give Indonesia’s women waste pickers a fair wage
Social entrepreneur Resa Boenard has set up Indonesia’s first alliance for women waste pickers, who work on Southeast Asia’s largest landfill. The group will enable women to sell recyclables directly to buyers, boosting their income from a patriarchal trade.
The Malaysian oil and gas logistics firm has committed to decarbonise by 2050. Cattermole joins after four years with consultancy UL Solutions.
News / Carbon & Climate
GIC appoints a new sustainability head nearly a year after the role was vacated
Following the departure of its inaugural head of sustainability Rachel Teo last August, Emily Chew joins the Singapore sovereign wealth fund from Morgan Stanley’s responsible investing subsidiary.
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Podcasts / Policy & Finance
Former Verra veteran envisions an unshackled carbon market and a new endgame
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