Carbon Offsetting: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Business Growth.

Carbon Offsetting: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Business Growth. As the global climate crisis intensifies, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. While efforts to avoid and minimize emissions are crucial, achieving net-zero carbon emissions often requires an additional step, carbon offsetting. What is Carbon Offsetting? Carbon offsetting […]

Understanding ISO 14064: A Key Standard for Carbon Footprint Management

Understanding ISO 14064: A Key Standard for Carbon Footprint Management As the urgency to address climate change emerges, businesses worldwide are under increasing pressure to manage and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions transparently. One of the most recognized frameworks for this purpose is ISO 14064, an international standard that helps organizations measure, manage, and […]

Integrating the UN SDGs into Sustainability Reporting: A GRI Framework Approach

Integrating the UN SDGs into Sustainability Reporting: A GRI Framework Approach The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), adopted in 2015, represent a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. While these SDGs are not formal reporting standards, they have become a critical reference […]

Understanding Single and Double Materiality in ESG Reporting: A Quick Guide

Understanding Single and Double Materiality in ESG Reporting: A Quick Guide What is Materiality? Materiality in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting refers to identifying and assessing the most significant risks and opportunities that can influence an organization’s financial performance, operations, and stakeholder relationships. It helps businesses focus on the most relevant sustainability issues while […]

Carbon offsets and carbon credits –“why” and “how”

Carbon offsets and carbon credits –“why” and “how” “If global emissions remain at current levels, the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5C (with a 50% chance) will be exhausted in the next six years.” (Global Carbon Budget) Understanding carbon offsets and credits is an important step for businesses, when navigating the evolving landscape […]

Cop29 – what you need to know.

Cop29 – what you need to know. The recently concluded Cop29 summit (November 2024) in Baku, Azerbaijan, has resulted in significant updates to global ESG standards. Businesses need to stay ahead of evolving sustainability guidelines, so here is a summary of what you need to know from Cop 29: Strengthened Net Zero Targets “Money talks, […]