With increased regulations, pressure from stakeholders, and scrutiny on public disclosures, third party assurance of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories has quickly become common practice. Your inventory is the most foundational asset of your sustainability roadmap, and by having it assured, you are protecting that asset and lending credibility to your decarbonization targets and activities.

California Senate Bill 253 (SB 253), also known as the “Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act”, achieved a significant milestone by passing the state’s Assembly on September 12, 2023, marking a crucial moment in the establishment of mandatory emissions reporting legislation on the state level. CA SB 253 is one of two separate bills of the Climate Accountability Package – SB 253 and SB 261 – which both aim to improve and increase corporate transparency. Focusing on SB 253, here we outline highlights of this historic bill, what organizations it impacts, and what you can do to prepare for it.

Understand carbon credits in concept but don’t know how to get started on your journey? This two-part FAQ explores some of the most common carbon credit questions to help enable organizations to effectively explore carbon markets in pursuit of decarbonization goals. Part 2 gets practical: how to strategically identify credible and cost-effective carbon credits, and when to invest in them.

So, you’re looking to buy carbon credits, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Carbon credits as an emissions mitigation tool and investment opportunity are of increasing interest to the corporate world. In this two-part FAQ, we break down some of the most common carbon credit questions to help enable organizations to effectively explore carbon markets in pursuit of decarbonization goals. Part 1 covers the basics: what are carbon credits and why do they matter?

Last month’s GreenFin 23 brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable finance and investing. As a civil engineer, sustainable finance master’s student, and sustainable building practitioner, here are my top takeaways on what’s shaping the investment landscape.

What’s the best way to optimize building energy performance, life-cycle costs, and carbon emissions reductions? While building owners and architects often default to their mechanical engineer to answer this question, a dedicated energy modeler can provide enhanced value when engaged to collaborate with the design team to optimize energy, costs, and carbon emissions.