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Understanding TNFD and SBTN: Corporate nature and biodiversity frameworks

Understanding TNFD and SBTN: corporate nature and biodiversity frameworks
Over half of the world's GDP heavily relies on nature and its services. TNFD and SBTN are two global frameworks providing essential guidance to help businesses integrate nature and biodiversity into their decision-making. This blog explores their approaches and how companies can implement the guidance to embark on their biodiversity journey.
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Navigating mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting in the EU, US, and beyond

Scope 3 Regulations
Scope 3 emissions can account for over 90% of a company’s total GHG emissions. This article offers a comprehensive overview of mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting regulations across different countries, and the specific requirements your company must meet under each framework.
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Understanding SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

Understanding SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
On March 6, 2024, SEC released its final rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies. Despite challenges in implementing SEC rules, investors and other stakeholders still expect such disclosures. It is crucial for public companies to understand these rules and prepare early for future compliance.
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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 However, static MACCs that result in outdated, generic analyses are unable to inform mitigation strategies.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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Helpful Resources

International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards Guide

International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards: Essential requirements and preparation guide
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Decoding Mandatory Scope 3 Reporting: A Global Overview of Regulations for Companies

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Chicken production, processing and ‘net zero’ 

Chicken Production, Processing, and Net Zero: Poultry sustainability: past, present, and future​
The U.S. poultry industry has made significant strides in sustainability over the past... Read More

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (CSRD-ESRS): Essential Requirements and Preparation Guide

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Essential Requirements and Preparation Guide
As the implementation framework for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the... Read More
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