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Securing the future: Why biodiversity is a business imperative

Securing the future: Why Biodiversity is a business imperative
Biodiversity is gaining momentum in the corporate landscape, but quantitative assessments of business impacts and associated action plans remain largely absent. This article dives into the concept of biodiversity, its pressing risks to business, and the evolving frameworks and regulations to help companies start their biodiversity journey.
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Making marginal abatement cost curves work for decarbonization actions

marginal abatement cost curves MACCs
MACCs are commonly used to assess the cost and decarbonization potential of interventions. However, static MACCs that result in outdated, generic analyses are unable to inform mitigation strategies. This article examines how dynamic MACCs empower companies to optimize resource allocation for internal operations and supplier engagement.
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Measure twice, cut once: How to set effective science-based targets

How to set science-based targets after commitment
Companies committed to SBTs must submit targets for validation within 24 months. However, inadequate preparation often results in significant delays. This article introduces a robust approach and key steps companies need to take to set realistic targets, streamline validation, and eventually achieve their targets.
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The state of Scope 3: A review of trends and challenges 

The State of Scope 3: A Review of Trends and Challenges
Scope 3 targets are important for meeting sustainability and business goals, but about half of companies are behind target delivery. This blog explores the corporate challenges, trends, and future outlook in setting and achieving targets.
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Yann Risz to speak at McKinsey’s Hyper-Scaling Climate Tech event in San Francisco 

McKinsey will host its Hyper-Scaling Climate Tech event on February 16 in San Francisco. Aligned Incentives' Co-founder and CEO, Yann Risz, will join Silicon Valley start-ups and VCs leaders on a panel to discuss how companies can accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
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What is a process-based life cycle assessment (LCA) and how can you implement it at a corporate scale?

What is a process-based life cycle assessment (LCA) and how can you implement it at a corporate scale?
Process-based LCAs are pivotal in corporate sustainability, enabling accuracy, granularity, and informed decision-making. However, they can be resource-intensive and challenging to scale. This article explains how a process-based LCA works with an example and how to apply it at scale to inform corporate sustainability strategies.
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