Getting Started with Carbon Accounting
A practical 5-step guide for organisations beginning their carbon accounting journey: setting boundaries, collecting data, selecting emission factors, calculating emissions, and reporting results.
- • Define organisational and operational boundaries
- • Collect activity data for Scope 1, 2, and 3
- • Select appropriate emission factors
- • Calculate and quality-assure results
- • Report and set reduction targets
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CSRD Compliance Roadmap
A phased approach to CSRD readiness: understanding applicability, conducting double materiality assessment, building data infrastructure, preparing ESRS disclosures, and securing assurance.
- • Determine CSRD applicability and timeline
- • Conduct double materiality assessment
- • Map data gaps and build collection systems
- • Prepare ESRS-aligned disclosures
- • Engage assurance provider
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Scope 3 Measurement Guide
How to tackle the most complex emissions scope: screening assessment, category prioritisation, supplier engagement, data collection strategies, and calculation methods for each of the 15 categories.
- • Perform spend-based screening assessment
- • Prioritise categories by impact and influence
- • Engage suppliers for primary data
- • Select calculation methods per category
- • Improve data quality over time
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Setting Science-Based Targets
A step-by-step guide to SBTi commitment and validation: understanding criteria, modelling reduction pathways, setting near-term and net-zero targets, and preparing submission documentation.
- • Understand SBTi criteria and pathways
- • Model sector-specific decarbonisation
- • Set near-term (5-10 year) targets
- • Develop net-zero (2050) long-term targets
- • Submit for validation and communicate
Read SBTi FAQ → · Glossary: SBTi
Scope 1 & 2 Reduction Playbook
Practical actions to reduce direct and energy-related emissions: energy efficiency audits, renewable energy procurement, electrification of fleet and heat, and on-site generation options.
- • Conduct energy efficiency audits
- • Procure renewable electricity (PPAs, green tariffs)
- • Electrify fleet and industrial heat
- • Install on-site solar or battery storage
- • Optimise building management systems
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CBAM Importer's Guide
What EU importers need to know about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: covered goods, reporting requirements, embedded emissions calculation, certificate purchasing, and compliance timeline.
- • Identify covered imports and HS codes
- • Calculate embedded emissions per tonne
- • Submit quarterly CBAM reports
- • Purchase and surrender CBAM certificates
- • Prepare for full implementation (2026)
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Product Carbon Footprint Guide
How to calculate a Product Carbon Footprint from cradle to grave: defining system boundaries, collecting lifecycle data, selecting allocation methods, and communicating results to customers and regulators.
- • Define goal and system boundaries
- • Map supply chain and collect LCI data
- • Apply allocation rules for co-products
- • Calculate and interpret results
- • Prepare for customer and regulatory requests
Read PCF FAQ → · Glossary: Product Carbon Footprint
Climate Transition Planning
How to develop a credible climate transition plan: governance structures, scenario analysis, decarbonisation levers, financing strategy, and stakeholder engagement aligned with TPT and CSRD requirements.
- • Establish board-level climate governance
- • Conduct scenario and stress testing
- • Identify decarbonisation levers and timeline
- • Align capital allocation with transition
- • Engage value chain and report progress
Read Transition Plan FAQ → · Glossary: Climate Transition Plan
Supplier Engagement for Scope 3
How to engage suppliers for primary emissions data: tiering suppliers, designing questionnaires, incentivising participation, validating data quality, and building long-term collaboration.
- • Tier suppliers by spend and emissions impact
- • Design pragmatic data collection questionnaires
- • Offer training and calculation tools
- • Integrate into procurement processes
- • Recognise and reward high performers
Read Scope 3 Guide →
Double Materiality Assessment
A practical methodology for conducting double materiality assessment under CSRD: stakeholder mapping, impact assessment, financial risk evaluation, scoring methodology, and documentation for audit.
- • Map internal and external stakeholders
- • Assess impact materiality per ESRS topic
- • Evaluate financial materiality and risk
- • Apply scoring and threshold criteria
- • Document process and review annually
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