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Aligning corporate value chains to global climate goals

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
This discussion paper explores the importance of scope 3 emissions in corporate climate targets. It discusses challenges in current scope 3 target-setting practices, potential solutions, and strategies for decarbonising value chains. The report aims to enhance corporate climate action, aligning businesses with global climate goals while promoting stakeholder engagement for future standards.
Research
30 July 2024

Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a global partnership working to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane, black carbon, and HFCs. By focusing on key sectors, CCAC promotes strategies that simultaneously improve air quality and combat climate change. Explore their initiatives to support sustainable development and climate resilience.
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1 research item

Global sector strategies: Investor actions to align the aviation sector with the IEA's 1.5°C decarbonisation pathway

Principles for Responsible Investment
The report outlines investor actions needed to align the aviation sector with the IEA's 1.5°C decarbonisation pathway, emphasising sustainable aviation fuels, significant investment in new technologies, demand management, and avoiding carbon offsets. It aims to accelerate the sector's transition to net-zero emissions, ensuring climate goals are met by 2050.
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9 March 2022

The high-integrity sustainable aviation fuels handbook

Environmental Defense Fund
The handbook provides introduction to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and guidance for the development and deployment SAF. It emphasises the need for robust sustainability criteria, transparent accounting systems and a life-cycle assessment approach to ensure significant emissions reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. It also offers policy recommendations to support the growth of SAF in the aviation industry.
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22 August 2022

Briefing for finance: Climate action

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)
Climate change poses a significant risk to businesses, with potential for financial and operational disruption. However, addressing climate change also presents opportunities for innovation, resilience, and improved reputation. Organisations can mitigate these risks and capitalise on these opportunities by setting net-zero targets, developing transition plans, and integrating climate considerations into decision-making processes.
Research
28 November 2022

Climate Catalyst

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Climate Catalyst mobilises leaders to accelerate climate action globally. They work on advocacy to drive systemic change, focusing on climate solutions, sustainable development, and just transition. Their initiatives empower decision-makers to implement impactful strategies for a sustainable future.
Organisation
4 research items

Exploring the cooperative economy report 2023

World Cooperative Monitor
The 2023 World Cooperative Monitor Report provides rankings of the top 300 global cooperatives by turnover and GDP per capita. It highlights the economic impact and member benefits of cooperatives, offering insights into their performance, sustainability, and contribution to local communities and development goals.
Research
30 January 2024

Greenpeace

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Greenpeace International is an environmental NGO advocating for global environmental protection and sustainability. With a focus on climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and other ecological issues, it engages in activism, research, and lobbying to drive positive change. Greenpeace campaigns for renewable energy, biodiversity preservation, and the mitigation of environmental damage worldwide.
Organisation
1 research item

Friends of the Earth

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Friends of the Earth (FOE) is a prominent environmental organisation dedicated to advocating for sustainability and conservation. Visit them to access resources, campaigns, and initiatives aimed at addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Organisation
1 research item

Change finance, not the climate

This is a comprehensive and practical handbook by Transnational Institute and Institute for Policy Studies. This report outlines how to democratically marshal financial resources for a Global Green New Deal and to green the financial institutions by focusing on central banking, private banks, and financial markets towards tackling climate chaos.
Research
4 June 2020

Business reporting on the SDGs: An analysis of the goals and targets 2022

Global Reporting Initiative
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the Sustainable Development Goals and how businesses can align their practices with these goals through transparent disclosures and disclosures reporting. This 2022 edition provides actionable steps for businesses to contribute to sustainable development.
Research
28 July 2022

The good transition plan: Climate action strategy development guidance for banks and lending institutions: COP26-version

Climate Safe Lending Network
This guide is designed for banks and lending institutions to assist in the creation of a climate action strategy. The report analyses the challenges and solutions to financing transitions towards a climate-safe world, outlining a comprehensive seven-element framework, key tools for measuring alignment with Paris Goals, and numerous sector guidelines.
Research
1 February 2022

Converging on climate lobbying: Aligning corporate practice with investor expectations

Principles for Responsible Investment
This report details the importance of climate lobbying for the long-term interests of institutional investors. It covers recommendations for future engagement and case studies, and is primarily aimed at investment professionals. The report does not have any specific focus on discussing a list of companies, rather, it is an investor initiative that advocates for climate lobbying practices and investor expectations for companies globally.
Research
31 May 2018

Making change: What works?

Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
This paper investigates to understand what makes social movements successful in creating change. The report concludes that having more and better evidence is crucial to encourage change, but evidence alone will not secure change. Instead, social movements must change the hearts and minds of the public and increase the power of those who stand to benefit from change.
Research
16 November 2021

Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit

Chapter Zero New Zealand
This toolkit is published to provide tools, support, and encouragement to prioritise climate change on boards and within organisations. The resource outlines 5 steps to ensure boards are well-equipped to address climate change, with relevant industry sector case studies.
Research
28 March 2023

Net zero: Practical guide for finance teams

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)
This guide is a valuable resource for organisations striving towards net zero emissions. From developing internal culture to accessing finance, this guide provides practical advice for finance teams seeking to develop an effective strategy.
Research
5 July 2021
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