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In-depth, referenced analysis on the regulations and standards reshaping climate, carbon and ESG — written for decision-makers, grounded in credible sources.
CBAM in 2026: the definitive period, the Omnibus simplification, and what exporters must do now
From 1 January 2026 the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism stops being a reporting exercise and becomes a cost. Here is what changed, who is now exempt, and the moves that protect your margin.
Read insightSBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2: what the draft changes — and how to prepare
In 2025 the Science Based Targets initiative opened a draft of Version 2 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard for consultation. It is not final — but the direction is clear, and target-setting companies should prepare now.
Read insightCDP after the overhaul: one questionnaire, IFRS-aligned, and how to score well
CDP consolidated its separate questionnaires into a single, IFRS-aligned disclosure on a new platform. Here is how the system now works, how scoring is decided, and what actually moves your grade.
Read insightBRSR Core explained: India's assured sustainability disclosure and the value-chain ripple
India's BRSR has moved from narrative to assured data. BRSR Core requires reasonable assurance on a defined set of KPIs — and pushes ESG requirements down the value chain to unlisted suppliers.
Read insightLCA, PCF and EPD: which one your buyers are actually asking for
As carbon requirements move from the company to the product, three acronyms dominate procurement conversations. They are related but not interchangeable — and choosing the wrong one wastes months.
Read insightEUDR explained: deforestation-free supply chains, plot-level geolocation, and the deadline
Seven commodities banned from the EU market unless proven deforestation-free and traceable to the plot. What EUDR demands — and how to prepare.
Read insightHow EcoVadis scoring really works — and how to move from Bronze to Gold
EcoVadis scores suppliers on four themes, with medals on a percentile curve. What the score really rewards — and how to move from Bronze to Gold.
Read insightISCC EU vs ISCC PLUS vs CORSIA: which certification your business needs
ISCC EU, PLUS, CORSIA and Carbon Footprint serve different markets. How to choose the right certification — or the right combination.
Read insightScope 3 emissions: why they are most of your footprint and how to actually measure them
Scope 3 is typically 70–90% of your footprint and the hardest to measure. The 15 categories, the methods that work, and where to start.
Read insightIFRS S1 and S2 explained: the global baseline for sustainability disclosure
IFRS S1 and S2 are the global baseline for sustainability and climate disclosure. What they require, who must comply, and how to prepare.
Read insightHigh-integrity carbon credits: ICVCM, VCMI, and how to avoid the headline risk
The carbon market has split on integrity — ICVCM defines the credit, VCMI the claim. What separates a quality carbon asset from a liability.
Read insightFunding the net-zero transition: building a pathway your CFO will actually finance
The gap between a net-zero pledge and a funded plan is a cost curve, a capital plan and financing. How to build a business case the board approves.
Read insightI-RECs explained: how energy attribute certificates cut your Scope 2 — credibly
I-RECs let companies claim renewable electricity and cut market-based Scope 2 worldwide. How they work — and what makes a claim hold up.
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