Starting a carbon inventory can feel overwhelming, but the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard breaks the task down into three manageable “scopes,” each with its own typical data owners inside a business. This guide focuses purely on where to find the data you need for a first-pass inventory, using practical starting points, plus the data quality […]
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Business travel sits in Scope 3, Category 6 under the GHG Protocol and covers trips undertaken by employees for work in vehicles and services not owned by the company (for example, commercial flights, trains, taxis and hotels). It excludes commuting to and from work and travel using company‑owned vehicles, which fall under other categories. Below
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Before setting targets under SBTi CNZS v2.0, companies first need to determine whether they fall into Category A or Category B, because that classification shapes what is required of them. It affects the level of ambition, the scope of disclosure, the need for transition planning and assurance, and how much flexibility a company has in setting and implementing targets.
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SBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 is a more practical, implementation-focused update to the earlier standard (Version 1.3, referred to here as the earlier standard). It keeps the same core direction of travel towards net zero by 2050 or sooner, but adds stronger requirements on governance, transition planning, progress checks and how companies can credibly
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Scope 3 waste emissions are reported under Category 5, “Waste generated in operations”, and the GHG Protocol says you can calculate them using either supplier-specific, waste-type-specific, or average-data methods. The most practical approach for most organisations is to collect waste quantities by material and treatment route, then multiply those activity data by suitable emission factors.
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Double materiality should do more than satisfy CSRD requirements: it should help leaders decide where to focus time, capital and management attention. A strong assessment is therefore one that is both defensible to auditors and genuinely useful for strategy. Why robustness matters in double materiality A double materiality assessment is only credible if it can
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Embedding sustainability into everyday office life matters because people are more likely to act when green choices are part of normal working routines. When sustainability becomes part of the culture, small actions on energy and waste can add up to real carbon reductions and lasting cost savings. Here are some practical initiatives you could introduce
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A short guide to net zero and how you can start your net zero journey.
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