Fidelity International has made a double sustainability hire, bringing in two experts to strengthen its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration and climate integration. The new hires, Hay and Cliff, will join Fidelity's London office. Hay will focus on ESG integration for private credit strategies, while Cliff will specialize in climate integration. Fidelity has set ambitious goals, aiming to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Hay brings experience from Federated Hermes and Accenture, while Cliff was previously at M&G. Fidelity has also committed to halving carbon emissions by 2030 and gradually exiting the thermal coal sector by 2040 [84156e34].
Deloitte is advancing its learning programme to upskill employees in sustainability, climate, and equity. The company recognizes the importance of upskilling in reaching net-zero goals and attracting young talent. Deloitte was one of the first companies to roll out a climate learning programme for all employees, investing $1 billion in sustainability and climate practice. The firm continues to evolve its sustainability and climate upskilling offerings and has announced collaborations with academic institutions to develop an integrated learning programme. Deloitte believes academic relationships are essential in enriching its learning and development capabilities. The company recognizes the demand for sustainability literacy and the need to rapidly upskill employees to address pressing issues. Deloitte's collaborations with academic institutions provide expert knowledge, research, diverse perspectives, and critical insights. The company is investing in industry-leading learning programs to integrate core capabilities with innovative thinking about sustainability. Deloitte's goal is to be the first choice for clients on sustainability [0c348e56].
Engaging employees on sustainability is crucial for organizations to succeed with sustainability goals and climate-conscious initiatives. Sodexo, a company committed to reducing carbon emissions by 34 percent by 2025, has implemented three effective tactics to empower workers as sustainability champions. First, they make sustainability everyone's job by integrating sustainable efforts into everyday operations and providing training on reducing the company's carbon footprint. Second, they offer a 'new normal' by prioritizing plant-based options as the default, making sustainable choices easy for consumers. Finally, they make sustainability personal by connecting initiatives to personal experiences and concerns, encouraging employees to share their stories and ideas. By implementing these tactics, Sodexo has seen success in accelerating sustainability and meeting their goals [55926268].