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SBTi Net-Zero Standard 2.0: What Changed and What to Do Next

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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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2026 Mid-Year Review: The Sustainability Wins That Matter, and the Setbacks We Can’t Ignore

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The first half of 2026 has been a study in contradiction. While governments, institutions and global forums have delivered meaningful progress on oceans, disclosure and social inclusion, the physical realities of climate change and political backsliding have continued to test the credibility of the sustainability agenda. This matters because sustainability is no longer just a

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Carbon Accounting Guide: Scope 3 Category 5 – Waste

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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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From ‘Bit Warm, Isn’t It?’ to Net Zero: Heatwave Conversations That Count

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The UK heatwave has arrived, and with it comes a rare national mood shift: suddenly, everyone has an opinion on the weather, the office temperature, and whether 28°C is “nice” or “unbearable”. For sustainability professionals, this isn’t just small talk season—it’s a golden opportunity. When the weather becomes impossible to ignore, climate conversations move from

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What Is EcoVadis – And Why It Matters For Your Business

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For most sustainability teams, the question is no longer whether to engage with ESG ratings, but which ones genuinely move the needle. EcoVadis has quietly become one of the most influential – especially if your organisation sits in someone else’s supply chain. What is EcoVadis? EcoVadis is a global sustainability ratings platform that evaluates how companies manage ESG topics

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Double materiality assessment that stands up to scrutiny

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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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The energy transition in a volatile world: how companies can plan for multiple scenarios in 2026

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The energy transition in 2026 is no longer a straight-line decarbonisation story; it is a resilience challenge shaped by war risk, volatile fuel prices, and a moving regulatory target. Companies that plan for a single future will likely be caught out, while those that build flexible, scenario-based strategies can protect margins and keep their transition

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Practical initiatives for a more sustainable office

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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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Regulations: The Rules of the Road for Corporate Sustainability

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Regulations are the backbone of corporate sustainability: they translate vague “green” ambitions into concrete rules of the road, raising the floor for how companies treat the environment and society. Without them, some firms would still chase short‑term profits while undercutting competitors who invest in cleaner, fairer practices.

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