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SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

06 November 2025

GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update

Policy & Standards

GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update

Some of the changes proposed could dramatically change the way companies calculate and report their purchased energy emissions.

20 October 2025

GHG Protocol and ISO partner to unify carbon accounting standards

Policy & Standards

GHG Protocol and ISO partner to unify carbon accounting standards

"This is a new era for the carbon accounting landscape."

10 September 2025

GRI launches new ISSB-aligned climate standards

GRI launches new ISSB-aligned climate standards

The equivalence between GRI 102 and IFRS S2 is a key step in improving interoperability.

27 June 2025

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

Policy & Standards

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

A pilot survey is running until August 15.

17 June 2025

IAASB retires greenhouse gas reporting assurance standard

Policy & Standards

IAASB retires greenhouse gas reporting assurance standard

ISSA 5000 will replace ISAE 3410 for greenhouse gas reporting assurance.

12 May 2025

B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics

Policy & Standards

B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics

For the first time, the standard requires proof of continuous improvement.

10 April 2025

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

Climate Targets

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

18 March 2025

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Policy & Standards

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks.

19 November 2024

Is B Corp still worth it? Considerations for Chief Sustainability Officers

Policy & Standards

Is B Corp still worth it? Considerations for Chief Sustainability Officers

B Corp certification can be truly valuable – as long as CSOs see it for what it is.

08 August 2024