The Role of Accountants in Sustainability Accountants are uniquely positioned to influence sustainable practices within their firms and client organizations. They have the expertise to measure and report on ESG performance, assess risks and opportunities related to sustainability, and integrate…
Finance-grade emissions data refers to emissions information that is of sufficient accuracy, completeness, and reliability to inform financial decisions. This data is crucial for: Risk Management: Identifying and quantifying climate-related risks to financial assets. Investment Decisions: Guiding investors towards sustainable…
Markets are rewarding decarbonization because decarbonization has benefits. The need for carbon data isn’t being driven by securities regulation, it is being driven by market rewards, consumer preferences, financial costs and incentives, reputational benefits, and a recognition that higher carbon…
The Role of Accountants in Sustainability Accountants are uniquely positioned to influence sustainable practices within their firms and client organizations. They have the expertise to measure and report on ESG performance, assess risks and opportunities related to sustainability, and integrate…
Finance-grade emissions data refers to emissions information that is of sufficient accuracy, completeness, and reliability to inform financial decisions. This data is crucial for: Risk Management: Identifying and quantifying climate-related risks to financial assets. Investment Decisions: Guiding investors towards sustainable…
Markets are rewarding decarbonization because decarbonization has benefits. The need for carbon data isn’t being driven by securities regulation, it is being driven by market rewards, consumer preferences, financial costs and incentives, reputational benefits, and a recognition that higher carbon…
Background: While the final rule takes a much narrower approach than what the SEC proposed in 2022, it marks a significant change in the level of climate-related information publicly listed companies must disclose in the US. The rule requires companies…
What are Green Leases? Green leases, also known as "energy-aligned leases" or "high-performance leases," are agreements that incorporate terms encouraging sustainable practices and energy efficiency into the leasing of buildings. At their core, green leases are designed to align the…
Key Takeaways from the SEC Climate Rule: Reporting Material Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Large Accelerated Filers (LAFs) and Accelerated Filers (AFs) will require disclosure of Scope 1 and/or Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a phased-in…
Scope 3 Carbon Accounting Companies are faced with a daunting level of complexity when trying to assess Scope 3 emissions because they take place outside of organizational boundaries and cannot be measured directly. This is on top of the fact…
What is a scope 3 emission? Emissions are classified into three different scopes to differentiate between direct and indirect emissions of a business, creating more accurate measurement and reporting. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, such…
Get certifications and seals of approval to prove your sustainability. Many certification bodies such as LEED, Green Business Bureau, B Corp, USDA Organic, WELL, Energy Star, and GRI will allow you to use their name, logo, or seal of approval…
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