Our Q1 newsletter is out! In this issue we cover a study we did with @uniofbern on the sustainability efforts of Swiss co's, our perspective on the new SEC rule, our takeaways from #GreenBiz24 and more. Q1 newsletter: Subscribe:

Sustainserv’s Bernd Kasemir will lend his expertise in this @CorpReporting members-only webinar: "Non-financial reporting - Art. 964a-c Code of Obligations: current status, challenges & outlook," April 23.

“UBS has launched the S&P 500 Climate Transition ESG UCITS ETF. the first UCITS ETF to track a climate transition index based on the S&P 500 universe.”.

With the new sustainability standards in Europe (ESRS) and globally (ISSB) both basing their principles on GRI Standards, the GRI framework remains relevant. Secure your spot soon at one of our 2024 trainings.

Our new Insight: impacts of the SEC climate rule, which requires additional disclosures in financial statements and more context to some expenditures, capitalized costs and estimates. We are monitoring the status of the rule and how it affects our clients.

A study conducted by the @uniofbern in collaboration with Sustainserv shows that Swiss companies are currently still focusing their sustainability efforts primarily on compliance requirements. Overview here.

A new @rhodium_group and @mitceepr report reflects a monumental leap forward in the US adoption and deployment of a record $239 billion of investments in clean energy, clean vehicle, building electrification and carbon management technologies in 2023.

Engineers are plugging away on a novel pilot project they describe as ‘game-changing’ industrial technology - the replacement of conventional fossil fuel dependent high temperature equipment with low carbon electricity. #electrification #lowcarbonindustry.

The U.S. Energy Department has announced up to $6 billion for 33 projects intended to curb carbon pollution from industrial facilities, expected to eliminate >14 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year = taking ~3M gasoline cars off the roads.

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics. “For Earth Day 2024 on April 22, @EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.”.

New emissions regulations like the SEC's climate rule and eco-conscious consumer sentiments are increasingly tying a company’s long-term performance to emission reduction. Digitalization can optimize energy consumption, product yield and performance.

Unilever says they'll leave trade associations that block climate policy. "We want our associations to be catalysts for positive policy change, and if they can’t, then we reserve the right to withdraw our membership fees," said Rebecca Marmot.

We recently attended @GreenBiz, where conversations were around Science-Based Targets for Nature, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the well-being of people. Here’s what we learned. #SBT #CSRD #TNFD #SBTN

RT @sciencetargets: To improve usability and clarity, we’ve made some minor updates to the following resources:. •Corporate Net-Zero Standa….

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A new report from @glowfeed, @3BLofficial, @CintGroup and @TriplePundit reveals a $44 billion impact across 12 U.S. industries due to consumers switching brands for sustainability reasons.

"Our current situation is where emissions released far exceed the Earth's natural capacity to offset them… There can be two net-zero types: net-zero CO2 emissions and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.”

The ‘Godfathers of wind’ have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering in recognition of their contributions to the development of wind power. more of Europe’s energy came from wind power than fossil gas for the first time ever in 2023.

“Investors care about enviro data for at least two reasons. First, compliant companies are less likely to incur scandals and the high costs associated with them… Second, investors focus on indicators that can be directly linked to financial impacts.”.

Just one week left in the public comment period on the new GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards. Individuals and organizations around the world are encouraged to review the proposals and help shape the final standards.