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While the CDP questionnaire shares significant commonalities with the EU’s ESRS E1 climate standard, additional steps may be needed to ensure complete compliance. In this article, we systematically compare the CDP questionnaire with ESRS E1 requirements, focusing specifically on Climate Transition Planning.
Read MoreMany evolving sustainability reporting requirements drive GHG reporting, but the GHG Protocol generally underpins all regulatory requirements. The key word here is “interoperability” meaning that if you disclose using the GHG Protocol, you are off to a great start for meeting nuanced jurisdictional or regulatory needs. Read this article to learn how the GHG Protocol integrates with mandatory emissions reporting.
Read MoreWith the increased scrutiny on transition planning, it is important to consider what a credible Climate Transition Plan entails and how the term and expectations are evolving. Read this article to learn about the gold standard framework by the Transition Plan Taskforce and the first steps you should take to develop a credible Climate Transition Plan.
Read MoreThe New York Fashion Act requires fashion companies with an annual global revenue of $100 million doing business in New York to be accountable to standardized environmental and social due diligence policies as well as establish a fashion remediation fund. Read this article to learn more about the proposed requirements.
Read MoreCalifornia’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 represent a notable change not only in California's climate policy and regulatory requirements but, more importantly, in the expected national regulatory framework, with compliance implications for many corporations. Read this article to learn how these new climate regulations may impact your company.
Read MoreConfused by the seemingly endless list of Sustainability acronyms? Here's an updated list of acronyms and abbreviations you should know, along with their definitions and some context.
Read MoreCompanies that proactively manage their supply chain’s emissions and climate-related risks will have an advantage as global regulations, investor preference, and consumer behavior shift towards a decarbonized economy. Read this post to learn more about the benefits of supply chain resiliency.
Read MoreOver half of global GDP depends on high functioning biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, only around 25% of companies at high or medium risk from biodiversity loss currently disclose that risk in their corporate reporting. Read this post to learn about the initiatives aimed at reversing the biodiversity crisis and the new biodiversity reporting options in sustainability disclosures.
Read MoreCompanies, cities, and nations will be asked to develop and report on decarbonization strategies toward their net-zero, or most importantly, their real-zero, targets. COP27 is sure to put the spotlight on actionable Decarbonization Plans that rely on verifiable data. Read this post on how to develop a Climate Transition Plan and for lessons learned from successful Climate Transition Plans.
Read MoreThe latest IPCC Climate reports are a call for companies and government agencies alike to cut their GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how strategic, practical climate action planning can progress your company toward your net-zero goal, meeting investor expectations and improving your market positioning and profitability, while contributing to a healthier planet.
Read MoreHow do you achieve your Net Zero goal, one step at a time? A Net Zero Roadmap can answer all these questions and provide the necessary support to achieve the goals within the specified timeline. Read this post to learn the six steps to building a Net Zero Roadmap.
Read MoreThe biggest challenge for climate change is to go from pledges and aspirations to action plans. Read this post to learn about the major COP26 outcomes and the future of carbon disclosures.
Read MoreAlong with the increased demand for cryptocurrencies, the environmental costs associated with mining cryptocurrencies have also soared. Read this post to learn if Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work is the key to making crypto more sustainable and how mining operations can reduce their environmental impact by using more sustainable energy sources.
Read MoreCSR goals are widely accepted as inherently universal truths involving ethics and morality, whereas Corporate Social Activism (CSA) goals are often polarizing by supporting one ideology over another when a firm advocates for government policy change on social and moral issues. Read this post for examples of CSR vs. CSA and what companies need to consider before engaging in CSA.
Read MoreScience-based targets are arguably becoming the new normal, with incentives for companies including brand reputation, investor confidence, resilience against regulation, increased innovation, and bottom line savings. Read this post to learn about the different methods for setting SBTs, the 5 steps for setting SBTs, and an SBT quick start guide.
Read MoreToday, investors expect that the board will be fully engaged on ESG issues. Read this post to learn how the board can achieve ESG competency and overall ESG fluency in order to better oversee the company’s ESG aspects including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
Read MoreAs the importance of human capital is increasingly recognized, companies should disclose on Human Capital Management (HCM) by focusing on strategy and key drivers. Read this post to learn 6 HCM disclosure strategies and how GRI and SASB human capital disclosure topics differ.
Read MoreSignificant progress around disclosing the ‘E’ and ‘G’ in ESG can be explained by the urgency of climate change issues and the global financial crisis. And now, ‘S’ has emerged from the Covid-19 Pandemic in the ESG spotlight. Read this post to learn why social factors make companies more resilient to risk.
Read MoreThere is a big push in the mining industry to find more sustainable solutions, particularly in terms of equipment or methods. Read this post for 5 Turnkey ways for mining companies to improve their ESG profile.
Read MoreThe benefits of incorporating sustainability and ESG early and throughout an entire waste management project, such as the development of a new landfill, can have a big impact. Read this post to learn more about sector-specific ESG reporting and materiality for the waste industry.
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