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With the increased scrutiny on transition planning, it is important to consider what a credible Climate Transition Plan entails and how the term and expectations are evolving. Read this article to learn about the gold standard framework by the Transition Plan Taskforce and the first steps you should take to develop a credible Climate Transition Plan.
Read MoreUsing ESG Rating and Ranking services helps companies meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. It also gives companies an increased chance of access to capital and a competitive advantage in the ESG investing space. While only eligible S&P DJI companies are included in the ESG indices, Sustainalytics and MSCI are voluntary rating systems that companies can partner with to receive evaluations and scores. Read this article for a comparison of these ESG rating assurance organizations, including their methodologies and rating processes.
Read MoreCompanies that proactively manage their supply chain’s emissions and climate-related risks will have an advantage as global regulations, investor preference, and consumer behavior shift towards a decarbonized economy. Read this post to learn more about the benefits of supply chain resiliency.
Read MoreOver half of global GDP depends on high functioning biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, only around 25% of companies at high or medium risk from biodiversity loss currently disclose that risk in their corporate reporting. Read this post to learn about the initiatives aimed at reversing the biodiversity crisis and the new biodiversity reporting options in sustainability disclosures.
Read MoreCompanies, cities, and nations will be asked to develop and report on decarbonization strategies toward their net-zero, or most importantly, their real-zero, targets. COP27 is sure to put the spotlight on actionable Decarbonization Plans that rely on verifiable data. Read this post on how to develop a Climate Transition Plan and for lessons learned from successful Climate Transition Plans.
Read MoreThe latest IPCC Climate reports are a call for companies and government agencies alike to cut their GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how strategic, practical climate action planning can progress your company toward your net-zero goal, meeting investor expectations and improving your market positioning and profitability, while contributing to a healthier planet.
Read MoreThe biggest challenge for climate change is to go from pledges and aspirations to action plans. Read this post to learn about the major COP26 outcomes and the future of carbon disclosures.
Read MoreAlong with the increased demand for cryptocurrencies, the environmental costs associated with mining cryptocurrencies have also soared. Read this post to learn if Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work is the key to making crypto more sustainable and how mining operations can reduce their environmental impact by using more sustainable energy sources.
Read MoreCSR goals are widely accepted as inherently universal truths involving ethics and morality, whereas Corporate Social Activism (CSA) goals are often polarizing by supporting one ideology over another when a firm advocates for government policy change on social and moral issues. Read this post for examples of CSR vs. CSA and what companies need to consider before engaging in CSA.
Read MoreScience-based targets are arguably becoming the new normal, with incentives for companies including brand reputation, investor confidence, resilience against regulation, increased innovation, and bottom line savings. Read this post to learn about the different methods for setting SBTs, the 5 steps for setting SBTs, and an SBT quick start guide.
Read MoreToday, investors expect that the board will be fully engaged on ESG issues. Read this post to learn how the board can achieve ESG competency and overall ESG fluency in order to better oversee the company’s ESG aspects including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
Read MoreAs the importance of human capital is increasingly recognized, companies should disclose on Human Capital Management (HCM) by focusing on strategy and key drivers. Read this post to learn 6 HCM disclosure strategies and how GRI and SASB human capital disclosure topics differ.
Read MoreSignificant progress around disclosing the ‘E’ and ‘G’ in ESG can be explained by the urgency of climate change issues and the global financial crisis. And now, ‘S’ has emerged from the Covid-19 Pandemic in the ESG spotlight. Read this post to learn why social factors make companies more resilient to risk.
Read MoreThere is a big push in the mining industry to find more sustainable solutions, particularly in terms of equipment or methods. Read this post for 5 Turnkey ways for mining companies to improve their ESG profile.
Read MoreThe benefits of incorporating sustainability and ESG early and throughout an entire waste management project, such as the development of a new landfill, can have a big impact. Read this post to learn more about sector-specific ESG reporting and materiality for the waste industry.
Read MoreThe extended summer 2020 CDP submission deadline for Climate Change, Water and Forestry disclosures is quickly approaching. KERAMIDA can review your draft 2020 disclosures and provide recommendations in time for the new submission deadline.
Read MoreThe SEC has long been contemplating whether ESG disclosures should be included in its disclosure protocol for public companies. The Investor Advisory Committee recently provided five explicit recommendations for the SEC’s consideration regarding why and how the Commission should update its reporting requirements for companies to include material, decision-useful, ESG factors. Read this post to learn about their recommendations.
Read MoreWith BlackRock’s $7.4 trillion in assets at stake, BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has essentially demanded that companies make a purposeful commitment to confront climate change, or BlackRock will no longer invest in them. Given the current state of the world, how does ESG really factor in and what does this mean for companies?
Read MoreIn Part 2 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we explore how Electric Power companies engage with their investors, their customers, and their suppliers on Sustainability issues and what are the key motivators for change.
Read MoreWhy should your company report to CDP? Read this post and watch the included webinar, co-hosted by CDP & KERAMIDA, to learn the benefits of CDP disclosure and get tips and resources for companies considering disclosing in 2019.
Read MoreKERAMIDA is a global, multidisciplinary Sustainability and EHS consulting firm grounded in evidence-based research and development. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Vicky Keramida, our engineers, scientists, CPAs, and economists advise financial institutions, industry, businesses, and governments worldwide on strategy, implementation, compliance, reporting, training, community engagement, and assurance. With offices and professionals based throughout the U.S., we provide comprehensive environmental compliance, health & safety, sustainability & ESG services for clients worldwide.
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