María Mendiluce

What are #CarbonMarkets - and how do they actually work ❓ The Paris Agreement's goal to limit global average temperature rise to 1.5°C is at risk. Current policies could cause a 3.1°C rise by the end of the century, requiring countries to increase their climate ambition and make urgent, deep emission cuts. Effective #ClimateAction requires significant investment. Carbon markets can help bridge this gap by mobilizing new resources for emission reductions and sustainable development. 🔹 Projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases generate carbon credits. 🔹 Credits are verified and then traded in compliance or voluntary markets. 🔹 Once purchased, credits are retired so they can’t be reused. 83% of countries now intend to use international market mechanisms to deliver their climate pledges. If designed with integrity and transparency, these markets can be powerful tools to raise the finance needed for climate and sustainable development. 👉 Explore our new explainer to find out more: go.undp.org/wsR

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🔬 The Science-Based Targets initiative (#SBTi) is a critical framework for climate accountability SBTi provides a rigorous, science-aligned methodology for setting corporate decarbonisation targets in line with the Paris Agreement. Why does it matter? • SBTi v2.0 mandates enhanced Scope 3 transparency • Aligns with CSRD, SEC, and global disclosure standards • Strengthens climate governance and risk resilience #netzero How can dss⁺ help? • Quantifies emissions across Scope 1–3 • Designs SBTi-aligned decarbonisation pathways • Embeds climate strategy into operational excellence #ESGstrategy #sustainabilityleadership https://lnkd.in/dM5EjeCr

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🌎 The Nature Conservancy, with support from MSCI Carbon Markets, has published an important new report highlighting four use cases for "nature to fill the implementation gap and go beyond net zero." A few reactions and highlights: - While there is a risk of companies over-using carbon credits, there is also a risk that science-based targets are unobtainable. It's time for more pragmatic action. - As a science-driven organization, it's notable that the Conservancy believes "carbon credits can play a larger role in the journey to net zero, complementing value chain mitigation in a way that enables a livable climate future." - The four use cases for carbon credits offer an easy-to-understand, rational alternative to the current dogma, reductions only after the net zero year. The fact that "closing the gap where internal decarbonization is falling short" (Use Case #1) is considered a novel use within existing frameworks (e.g., SBTI) suggests to me that we are way too far on the ideological end of the spectrum right now. - MSCI's analysis suggests it's reasonably possible for middle-of-the road use of carbon credits to address ~5% of our mitigation needs. "This is far from a silver bullet for meeting climate goals, but a significant impact." - Of course, "For NCS credits specifically, emissions reductions should be prioritized over removals credits until the goals of the COP26 Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use have been met to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030." Rational heresy. This report is worth downloading, reading and referencing. Two thumbs up. 👍 👍 https://lnkd.in/gqi-iSXt

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The global energy transition is accelerating – but unevenly. While clean energy investments and technology adoption are surging, cuts in public funding, financing gaps and weak regulation risk slowing progress ⚠️ We explore the path ahead to a better world in this year's Sustainability Trends Report, published today: https://lnkd.in/e-8d5g-K

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One Step Closer to Global Sustainability Standards Did you know that the world of sustainability reporting is finally converging? For years, companies, investors, and policymakers struggled with a jungle of frameworks: TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDSB, CDP, IR, VRF… the list went on. But now, a historic consolidation is underway. Here’s the big picture (from the chart above): TCFD influences the new ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board). GRI complements ISSB, providing broader impact disclosures. CDSB & VRF consolidate into IFRS, the global backbone of financial reporting. SASB & IIRC are also merging into this streamlined system. CDP continues to establish the link between carbon disclosure and global standards. 💡 What this means: Less confusion, more clarity – a single language for sustainability. Higher accountability – no hiding behind fragmented frameworks. Global comparability – investors, regulators, and companies can now measure progress consistently. This shift is not just about standards—it’s about making sustainability mainstream in business decisions. 👉 The question is: Will your organization adapt fast enough to meet these evolving global requirements? Maleesha GodamunnaPraveena LankeshwaraNiall O'ConnorGiorgi NanavaAmidia Frederick #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ESG #CircularEconomy #NetZero #SustainableFuture #IFRS #ISSB Image Credit: Antonio Vizcaya Abdo

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Advancing industrial decarbonisation through cooperation: Key outcomes from the 4th Climate Club Body of Members meeting Last week, members of the Climate Club came together in New York and online to discuss accelerating industrial decarbonisation through international collaboration. The discussions reflected the Climate Club’s shared ambition to align policy efforts while ensuring a just and inclusive approach, particularly for emerging and developing economies. Key highlights: ➡️ Collaborative Approaches: Discussions emphasised the importance of interoperable carbon accounting frameworks which is critical for supporting fair and effective policy measures across borders, including carbon pricing. Moreover, Climate Club members agreed on principles to address carbon leakage and other spillover effects of ambitious climate policies. ➡️ Building markets: Members discussed possible joint action to scale up markets for clean industrial products, also with sight towards COP30 and its action agenda. ➡️Financial and Technical Assistance: Members received updates on the work of the Global Matchmaking Platform, and promising developments in knowledge products aimed at mobilising private capital. ➡️ Engagement at COP30: Preparations are underway for high-level Climate Club events at COP30 and participation in activation groups proposed by the Brazilian COP Presidency, reinforcing our collective momentum. ➡️ Knowledge Exchange: Members shared updates on NDC-aligned industrial strategies and engaged in a forward-looking dialogue with the Expert Group, comprised of thought leaders from academia, currently preparing a joint report for the Climate Club to be published at COP30. The Climate Club now looks forward to continued collaboration in the lead-up to COP30 — and to turning these discussions into action. #ClimateClub #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimateAction #COP30

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There is still robust demand for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, particularly when viewed through the lens of energy security.” 💭 Filinto Martins, Managing Director of Energy Transition, explains in conversation with Infrastructure Investor about the recent backlash against ESG. The backlash, he believes, has prompted “a reframing, not a reversal”. Investor appetite for resilient, future-focused infrastructure is holding firm, despite political headwinds. The fundamentals remain unchanged: sustainability continues to be essential for preserving asset value and de-risking portfolios over the long term. Recent regulatory shifts, particularly in Europe, have eased some of the reporting requirements around ESG. As Filinto discusses, this is not a retreat from sustainability, but rather a move toward balance – reducing red tape while still enabling the rapid deployment of critical energy transition infrastructure. For investors, this reinforces the opportunity to support the energy transition while building durable portfolios for the future. 🔗 Read the full article here (behind a paywall): https://lnkd.in/gRRSiMkK #EnergyTransition #SustainableInfrastructure 

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