Science-Based Targets: What They Are, Why They Work & How To Get Going

SBTI

Increasing numbers of organizations are embracing reporting and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). With that incentive in mind, they often aim to set certain (short-term) goals to achieve. But what kind of goals should you really set? How can you make sure your targets truly matter in the long run? You make them science-based. […]

GHG Protocol Reporting Guide: all you need to know about Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG)

GHG protocol reporting

A good understanding of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) impacts is crucial to our collective climate journey. And that’s because it enables companies to thoroughly understand their climate hotspots- as well as to spark the proper responsive actions. It’s no surprise that measuring, reporting, and managing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (scope 1, 2, and 3) is increasingly […]

The Biggest Impact on Sustainability That Nobody Talks About

Tim from Avallen Spirits

When we conducted the interviews for our Frontrunner Report “Spirits of the Future”, I also talked to Tim Etherington-Judge, the co-founder of Avallen Spirits, a Calvados brand from France. After we’d talked about the ins and outs of how Avallen Spirits had reduced the impact of their Calvados, Tim said something that really stood out […]

11 Industries Compared: The Source of Our Clients’ Environmental Impact

There are two ways to get fit: Dieting and working out. But it’s impossible to say what should have the biggest priority for you – it depends on how fit you already are, what you eat and drink, and how much you already exercise. The same principle holds true for environmental emissions. Every industry has […]

Sustainability Maturity Model Explained: How Far Do You Go for the Planet?

Sustainability Maturity Path

There’s no silver bullet for a sustainable business. Becoming a sustainable, or more sustainable, business, is a process. Becoming more sustainable: The Sustainability Flywheel We define the process of becoming more sustainable through the Sustainability Flywheel: In order to improve your performance, you need to analyze your baseline emissions. This will help you understand the […]

13 Tips To Boost Environmental Awareness In Your Company

You want to make the world a better place, especially when you’re at work? That can often be a challenge – even more when your company isn’t focused on sustainability, and your colleagues don’t understand your passion for the environment. Short-term results beat long-term vision If you’re like us, you do of course understand why […]

These Food Companies Put Their Carbon Footprint On Their Packaging

Carbon Footprint on Packaging

Different food products have different carbon footprints. That is an obvious fact. 10 kg of CO₂ translates to 24 avocados, 32 kg of oats – but only 370 g of steak. Consumers can’t compare footprints “on the go” Nutritional labels have been present on packaging as long as most of us can remember. It’s easy […]

Let’s Stop Debating Whether ‘Sustainability Pays Off’

The reality is we experience business executives still having doubts about it. The biggest challenge seems to be, how to substantiate the investments needed and how to calculate a simple RIO. But there are no shortcuts or quick wins here. What is needed is a longer term vision, strategy and persistance. Therefore we need to stop […]

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): How Is It Different From LCA?

Environmental Impact Assessment Public Construction Site

Environmental Impact Assessments (short EIA, sometimes also EA) is the assessment of a project’s environmental impact. It is conducted ex-ante, so before the project is concluded. This sounds similar to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – which is defined as: A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analysis of the impact one object has on the world around it. […]