EU Carbon Border Tax
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The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step in its commitment to combat climate change by introducing the Carbon Border Tax.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
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The CSRD is a legislative proposal introduced by the European Commission to enhance the transparency and consistency of corporate sustainability reporting within the EU.
German Supply Chain Act
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The German Supply Chain Act, also known as the “Lieferkettengesetz,” is a law that was passed in 2017 to regulate companies’ supply chains and ensure that they do not contribute to human rights abuses or environmental damage.
What are Emissions Scopes?
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Emissions scopes are a way of categorising the different sources of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Emissions Factors
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Emissions factors are numerical values that are used to estimate the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are associated with a specific activity or source.
PAS2060
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PAS 2060 is a standard for assessing and reporting the carbon footprint of an organization, product, or service.
Terms to Include in Your Next Procurement Event
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Including sustainability terms into your procurement is a great way to drive climate action in your supply chain, here are some recommendations.
Adding Value: Tips for Procurement Teams to Move Beyond Business Priorities
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Procurement teams have come a long way over the years, moving beyond being seen as just a cost center.
Why Surveying Your Supply Chain isn’t the Way
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The traditional method of surveying your suppliers’ carbon emissions is outdated. Instead, companies should switch to DitchCarbon’s carbon intelligence platform to more accurately and efficiently assess the carbon emissions of their supply chain.
How to Really Drive Climate Action
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While employers, employees, and consumers alike seem to agree that fighting climate change is important, mention actual climate action, and the room suddenly goes quiet. It’s not that people don’t care – more than 2/3 of Americans report being concerned about climate change – it’s that people simply don’t know where to start.