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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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
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
The Ins and Outs of science-based target setting
The notion of science-based target setting has been gaining momentum since the inception of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in mid-2015. Science-based target setting is becoming standard business practice evidenced by over 2 500 companies participating in the SBTi. To dive into this topic, and what science-based target setting means for your business, please … Read More
SBTi Jargon Buster
This evolving field of SBTi is full of terms and acronyms that can be off-putting to the casual reader. We decided to put together a (hopefully) helpful list of terms and explanations that will help you make sense of it all.Let us know if we’ve left anything out – this list is going to keep … Read More
The role of CDP & our clients’ scores.
For the past two decades, CDP has played a pivotal role in driving climate, water, and more recently forestry disclosures and action from all sectors of society; from cities to governments, multi-nationals to investors. The CDP strategy is built on three pillars; Disclosure driving transparency Insight enabling accountability Action catalysing transformation It runs and manages … Read More
The Transformative Power Of Sport Is Clearly Visible in Masiphumelele.
Sport is a game changer for young people. It provides a sense of purpose, teamwork and participation that is invaluable, and it builds communities. At Carbon Calculated, we are firm believers in active community participation. We want to make a real, tangible difference to the people living in the Southern Cape. That’s why we are … Read More
Understanding TCFDs
The corporate climate conversation in 2021 keeps on returning to a dominant acronym: TCFD. We thought it would be a good idea to lay out a quick refresher on what those letters stand for, where they come from, and what impact they may have in your business. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) … 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
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