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Four Stakeholder Insights that are Shaping our 2025 Standard
In late 2023, we launched a multi-year project to update our certification framework and introduce a new climate label by 2025. Our aim is to create a certification that is both clear and motivating for companies. Over the past 10 months, we engaged with NGOs, certified brands, and other stakeholders, conducted a public survey, and beta-tested with over 20 companies. This process has gathered extensive feedback, which will shape the final 2025 Standard, set to be revealed during Climate Week NYC in late September. This blog post previews 4 key takeaways from the stakeholder process.
The Next Wave of Corporate Climate Investment is Coming
Companies need to ramp up their financial contribution to climate solutions, spend those funds on the right things, and publicly disclose this capital allocation to stakeholders. So that begs the question: how should each company determine its next steps? What level of investment is needed to decarbonize?
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Corporate Climate Progress Has Stalled. Carbon Pricing Could Be the Answer.
At a moment when report after report shows the world is nowhere near its climate goals, the corporate climate movement is slowing down - not speeding up. For the past decade, thousands of companies raced to set ambitious, long-term targets for emissions reduction. But few if any are meeting those targets.
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Our Impact in 2023
As we commemorate five years since the launch of our organization, we’re excited to share our 2023 Impact Report. It showcases the tangible contributions we've made to the climate movement, reflecting our journey from ideas and dreams to action and impact, and the incredible community who has joined, encouraged, and championed our mission along the way.
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Collaboration in Community: Introducing Kupu
Discover how Kupu is helping pave the way for Hawaiʻi’s youth through environmental and community-centric programs. Learn about their impactful work in Lahaina’s restoration and their dedication to fostering a sustainable future.
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How We’re Evolving our Standard to Support the Climate Transition
At this stage in the game, it’s baffling that such a fundamental question remains unanswered: how - and how much - are companies investing in the climate transition? The proposed Standard will look directly at this question.
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Carbon Credits in 2024: Asset or Liability?
Every corporate sustainability leader who is now laying out a climate plan for 2024 or 2025 will wonder at some point: should I spend money on carbon credits?
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Emission Factors and the Emissions Factor
Thousands of people around the world study emission factors full time, and their research improves the data so that we can better understand the impacts. We just finished updating the emission factor library in our measurement tools, an annual process that brings our datasets - tens of thousands of emission factors - up to date with the latest releases and scientific research.
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The Crucial Role of Climate Advocacy in Corporate Strategies for a Net-Zero Future
As we face the escalating impacts of climate change, it’s critical for companies to use their influence to advocate for action. In this blog, we highlight why climate advocacy is an essential piece of any climate strategy, and three ways companies can have an impact.
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Beyond Business: How Booth & Partners Inspires Change Through Sustainability
Join us as we sit down with Jamie Booth, Co-Founder of Booth and Partners, as he shares how his company inspires change in the Philippines and beyond, fostering a commitment to corporate social responsibility, climate neutrality, and a sustainable future for all.
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Navigating the Path to Climate Justice with Urgency and Empathy
In the intersection of ongoing societal shortcomings and the looming threats of climate change, it's the disadvantaged communities who bear an unjust burden. The time for climate justice and collective action is pressing. Join us as we explore the intersection of climate challenges and societal failures, and unite in awareness, education, and a shared effort to foster positive, lasting change.
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COP28: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Pitfalls
Everyone’s got a hot take from COP28. Here’s ours.
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3 Ways the Federal Trade Commission Can Put a Stop to Climate Greenwashing
Stronger rules and guidance from the Federal Trade Commission are critical to separate the substance from the noise. Keep reading to learn more about recent legislation and action around greenwashing.
