There is scientific consensus that our planet is warming as a result of human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. There is a global call to reduce emissions, as well as mitigate and adapt to the impacts associated with climate change. This call has been answered initially by the Paris Agreement, which in … Read More
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CDP: What to expect in 2022
What is CDP and environmental disclosure? Environmental disclosure is the starting point to identify and understand risks, opportunities, and change levers to guide a company’s sustainability journey. CDP leads and manages the global environmental disclosure system which is a public platform where companies and other stakeholders such as cities report on the risks and opportunities … Read More
Profiling Our Partners: Credible Carbon
‘The goal in the climate response is not to decarbonize poverty,’ explains Anton Cartwright, CEO and Founder of Credible Carbon. ‘We need to use the decarbonization process to address poverty. For climate reasons we have to do both at the same time.” Credible Carbon is one of the most inspirational organisations that we work with. … Read More
Science-based Targets initiative framework for financial institutions
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is in the process of developing a target-setting framework for financial institutions. The framework is being developed through a multi-stakeholder process to ensure practicality and validity for financial institutions. The target-setting methods within the framework will be asset class-specific. In late September the SBTi held its first … Read More
Why Science-based targets?
A new focus in corporate response to climate change is the setting of carbon reduction targets that are in line with scientific recommendation. Why is this a logical step? The reality If no action is taken, the average global temperature is on course to warm by 3.7–4.8°C by the end of the century. This is … Read More