Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is a rapidly evolving field, and as a sustainability consultancy, we work hard to keep our clients abreast of the upcoming changes to standards and trends we are seeing, but to be honest, it is no easy task, so for the sake of context here’s a brief history of GHG accounting:…
Category: Carbon Footprint
EVENT: Emerger Strategies Offering Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that sustainability is not just a responsibility but a strategic advantage. Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to measure and enhance their sustainability performance. Because companies are increasingly being asked by their employees, customers, and regulators to demonstrate their…
1.5°C still the goal: businesses disclosing climate transition plans jumps nearly 50%
CDP released data today that demonstrates that companies around the world are increasingly disclosing climate transition plans, and the reason is simple, in my opinion: the effects of climate change are real, happening now, and businesses who are not managing climate risk as it relates to their business operations and supply chain are irresponsible at…
New Study Finds that Companies who Lead with Climate Action are Rewarded by the Market
Is your company taking climate action? If not, you are making a mistake. A new study mentioned in a recent Anthropocene Magazine article shows that “companies that take concrete steps to respond to climate risk are rewarded by the market; those that don’t are punished.” However, this new study confirms what the GHG Protocol identified…
How to Measure Your Company’s GHG Emissions
Launched in 2001, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, was developed by a multi-stakeholder partnership led by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and provides guidance to organizations so they can accurately report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, also known as a carbon footprint….
SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
For Immediate Release from the SEC. Washington D.C., March 6, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules reflect the Commission’s efforts to respond to investors’ demand for more consistent, comparable, and reliable information about the financial…
