The Science Based Targets initiative announces an updated definition of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) alongside new fee and waiver details. From Science-Based Targets initiative: November 1, 2023 — Today, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announces it is updating its definition of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that qualify for the initiative’s SME target validation…
Category: Sustainable Business
Emerger Strategies is Climate Neutral Certified
Today we’re celebrating we are officially Climate Neutral Certified. The process of becoming Climate Neutral Certified was a months-long effort to measure, reduce, and compensate for our brand’s carbon footprint. These are actions that all companies—and individuals—can and must take now to “flatten the curve” of carbon emissions. I am really proud that Emerger Strategies…
Become Climate Neutral Certified in 2024!
As you may already know, Emerger Strategies is a Climate Neutral Open Certification Service Provider Network, which means we help your organization align to the Climate Neutral Standard and achieve certification. Climate Neutral Certification Climate Neutral is the independent nonprofit working with consumers and companies to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Its certified community represents companies…
Most Companies Who Purchase Carbon Credits are Climate Leaders
If you follow sustainable business news, then you have certainly read about the scrutiny the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has faced over the last few years, and companies that have purchased carbon credits to achieve carbon neutrality have even been accused of greenwashing. Well, according to a recent TIME article, most companies who purchase carbon…
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Announces Launch of Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP)
Program to enable manufacturers on their decarbonization journey For most companies, at least 75% of their carbon footprint comes from their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, which is their upstream and downstream value chains, and if we are going to get serious about climate action, then understanding, measuring and reducing your company’s Scope 3 emissions…
SURVEY ANALYSIS: Americans Want to See Greater Transparency on ESG Issues and View Federal Requirements as a Key Lever for Increasing Disclosure
Whether you are a company that measures its sustainability (ESG) performance for altruistic reasons, or are a company that is feeling pressure from your customers (REI, Walmart, D2C), employees or investors, or are preparing for upcoming climate disclosure regulations from the SEC and EU, now is the time to start getting your company’s house in…