Heavy industry is at a critical juncture globally with growing urgency to act on climate change and various sector-specific guidelines being released. Our teams put together an infographic that outlines proactive steps those in heavy industry can take toward reducing their carbon footprint and preparing for new requirements. Download the infographic and reach out to […]
After reviewing the final SEC climate-related disclosure rule, we will walk you through the key aspects, implementation timing, and more.
Almost 2.5 years after the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) first introduced the concept of “Beyond Value Chain Mitigation” in its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, this week the prominent climate standards organization released its detailed Beyond Value Chain Mitigation guidance, totaling nearly 200 pages. To contribute to “Beyond Value Chain Mitigation” (BVCM), companies support efforts to reduce […]
The double materiality assessment (DMA) and successful stakeholder engagement are crucial to corporate sustainability reporting.
Learn more about guarantees of origin (GOs) and how purchasing them is one way many companies in Europe are meeting sustainability goals, namely scope 2 targets.
In an effort to increase the quantity of clean hydrogen (H2) in the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incorporated a 10-year production tax credit based on the carbon intensity (CI) of the H2 produced, often referred to as the 45V tax credit. The Treasury Department recently released additional guidance on CI accounting, including through […]
How do carbon credits work and how can companies purchase carbon credits? Setting and achieving corporate climate targets is a laudable yet challenging goal. As much as you may want to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transitioning to net zero can take decades. However, buying carbon credits can help you compensate for emissions that you […]
The climate action journey is long, and luckily numerous companies have already gotten started. Many are taking steps to address their scope 2 electricity emissions through implementing energy efficiency, purchasing energy attribute certificates (EACs), executing power purchase agreements (PPAs), or other measures. While that’s a great start, most organizations’ scope 3, or indirect emissions, make […]
One of the more difficult places to make meaningful reductions is in scope 3, not just because of its size, but also due in part to the emissions falling outside of an organization’s direct control. However, organizations that collaborate with their suppliers will be in a stronger position to implement successful value chain interventions and […]
Interested in more on renewable energy markets? Download our latest report and subscribe to future editions of 3Degrees’ U.S. Market Insights Report to keep track of market trends and their effects on the renewable energy market landscape in the U.S. Organizations are increasingly setting ambitious clean energy commitments and goals. Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are […]
Learn how to shape your climate strategy, and discover the pivotal role carbon credits play in achieving global sustainability goals.
When it comes to measuring and managing your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, your direct emissions aren’t the only ones that matter. In fact, indirect emissions, particularly scope 3 emissions, can comprise the bulk of your overall corporate emissions. Plus, scope 3 emissions are typically the hardest to track and reduce, because companies can only influence—not […]
