Extensive research conducted by organisations such as CDP, McKinsey and BCG indicate that companies’ supply chains can generate, on average, approximately 11.4 times more total carbon emissions than operational emissions. As such, in recent years, the focus and push for companies to decarbonise their supply chains (and achieve net zero in the process) has grown. … Read More
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What are Scope 4 emissions?
Carbon emission reporting revolves around different scopes of impact. Traditionally, organisations who are disclosing their emissions have homed in on Scope 1 and Scope 2 – direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased electricity heat and steam- with an increasing number now extending their reporting to include indirect Scope 3. More recently, a previously lesser-known … Read More
FLAGing land-based emissions
The Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector plays a significant role in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for nearly a quarter of the world’s emissions. Not only is this sector contributing towards climate change, but it also faces vulnerability to climate change impacts. There is, however, a silver lining within this sector. … Read More
Taking a look at the ISSB Standards
At COP26 in Glascow in 2021, the trustees of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) announced the formation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The ISSB’s primary objective is to create comprehensive global sustainability standards which prioritise the needs of investors so that they are able to make informed investment decisions. By creating a … Read More
Accounting for indirect travel emissions
Travel results in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into our atmosphere. Given the collective global goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it is crucial that emissions are calculated, reported, and mitigated. This article discusses some of the key considerations around measuring and reporting indirect travel emissions. Post COVID, travel restrictions have eased, and many … Read More
COP27
Key Outcomes from COP27 This year’s twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties (COP) was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. This conference can only be described as a mixed bag of wins and losses. Let’s take a closer look. Loss and damage fund COP27 ended with a historic deal on one of the most prized climate goals: … Read More
Carbon Calculated’s Team Workshop
Carbon Calculated had a productive team workshop at Soil for Life in Constantia, Cape Town led and facilitated by Carbon Calculated Managing Partner, Nici Palmer. Given the rapidly evolving carbon and climate landscape, the aim for the day was to discuss and strategise the best way for the business to build upon and enhance its … Read More
Submit your innovative sustainable energy solution to the City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town is calling on citizens to submit innovative sustainable energy solutions to help them improve their service delivery. The deadline for submissions is 14 June 2019. About The City of Cape Town (CoCT) believes that sustainability is essential to achieving a more resilient future for the citizens of Cape Town and plays … Read More
Carbon Tax bill signed into law by Ramaphosa
The Carbon Tax Act and the Customs and Excise Amendment Act were both officially gazetted on Thursday (23 May 2019) and will come into effect from 1 June 2019. The two Acts work in conjunction with each other, with the Customs and Excise Amendment Act primarily dealing with administrative issues surrounding the implementation of the … Read More
It’s here – Carbon Tax set to be implemented on June 1st, 2019
“The sustainability challenge affects us all. Climate change is real… Carbon tax will come into effect from 1 June 2019” – Finance Minister Tito Mboweni On Tuesday – 19th February 2019 – South Africa’s National Assembly passed the long-anticipated Carbon Tax Bill. This, in accordance with South Africa’s commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse … Read More
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