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🦋🐈🧍‍♀️What do a butterfly, a cat, and a human have in common? They were the animals that amazed our 3 panelists in a lively discussion on biodiversity at last week's event co-organized by the European Business Council in Japan (EBC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. 🌱 Big thanks to Yuriko Iwasaki (Unilever), Jun Suzuki (L'Oréal) and Hirotaka Hideshima (Norinchukin Bank) for their valuable insights into the growing corporate focus on biodiversity and nature loss. With COP16 for Biological Diversity happening next month in Colombia, there's hope we’ll see a stronger push to implement the Kunming-Montreal Framework adopted 2 years ago. 🌊 Equally enlightening was the panel on decarbonization, where Tom Walsh (RWE), Hisafumi Manabe (Marubeni Offshore Wind) and Minako Wakabayashi (Orrick Law Office) shared progress and challenges in Japan's offshore wind sector - and how European companies can make a contribution. A big thank you from the EBC Sustainability Committee to CCIFJ, AHK Japan, ACCJ and Societe Generale (Motoko, Bruno) for all the support in making this event possible! #sustainability #decarbonization #biodiversity #europe #japan

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+130 businesses and financial institutions call for renewed policy ambition to implement the #Biodiversity Plan and halt and reverse #Nature loss this decade "We understand that a healthy planet is the foundation of a resilient business". With 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, companies united in Business for Nature launched this strong statement: "We need governments’ immediate leadership to strengthen – not weaken - the policies, incentives and legislation that will drive the necessary business action to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. An enabling environment coupled with regulatory certainty will foster innovation, transform business models, mobilize investment and ensure companies are held accountable for their actions & performance". Below the full statement from companies like: ACCIONA | Amundi | Anglo American | ARAUCO | Arcadis | Arup | Axfood | CMPC | Colbun S.A| CTCI | Danone | Decathlon | dentsu | EDF | Enel Group | ENGIE | H&M | Holcim | Iberdrola | Inditex | IKEA | Kering | L’OCCITANE Group | Mahindra Group | Natura | Nestlé | Novonesis | Ørsted | Safaricom PLC | Sainsbury's | Salesforce | Stora Enso | Unilever | Veolia | Volvo Group | COSENTINO | Grupo Presidente | Triodos Bank https://lnkd.in/dH9NMJUG

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Day 3 at World Future Energy Summit and an exciting one for the #SMEs who get to take to the stage at the Innovation Zone in Hall 2. We will be looking at gender gap finance, collaborations between corporates & SMEs, biodiversity, and an important SME Survey, showing the challenges and solutions need for the #netzero journey. These conversations are relevant and crucial, as the pressing reality of climate change must inform and guide our path forward. If we, as a country, aim to achieve net-zero by 2050, we must collaborate and work hand in hand with. government, SMEs, and corporates alike—and provide SMEs with the necessary support to thrive with this ecosystem. We are supported here today by many fabulous people: Nadia Boumeziout Aoife O'Loughlin Kyle Weber Tanzeed Alam Jane C. Glavan Susan Graham Marion Désormeaux Karen Storey Jeffrey Beyer Kamal Farah Matthias Gelber Hanan Bakr, CFA-ESG Oisin Commane Nasser Al-Ali Suresh Lalwani Hem Lakhani Chandresh Dhanki Kaoutar Makrache كوثر مكراش Dima Al Srouri Richard Pate Salman Hussain Dr Beatrix Henkel Iris Ann Medalle Jennifer Sault Aruna Narayanan Jonathan Hirasawa Ashton Shargiil Bashir Rana Hajirasouli Oliver Baillie David Wernery Theresa Wernery Tim Morris Rukhsana Kausar Oriol Teixidó Tom Day Dragos Fundulea Jessica Scopacasa Vivek Tripathi Mariam Kvlividze #WFES24 #innovationzone #sustainabity #climatechange #climatejustice

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More regulatory tailwinds for Green PRAXIS can only serve to accelerate the mission we're on. Yesterday, the UE enacted another piece of legislation that will help strike a better balance between economic activity and the preservation of nature. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZg3nqyS #GreenPRAXIS #Regulations #EnvironmentalPreservation #UELegislation

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At MCC Sustainable Futures we understand nature. We continue to work with our clients to help them understand the risks and opportunities that nature can provide, and to prepare them for inevitable mandatory reporting on nature. https://lnkd.in/gnHzFRxg

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[Power & Utilities Sector] How dss⁺ Supports Cultural Transformation in the Power and Utilities Sector The power and utilities sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the need to: - Decarbonize operations. - Transition to alternative energy sources. - Address pressing climate challenges. 🌍 These shifts bring immense opportunities for innovation and growth but also introduce new challenges, particularly in safety. The rise in safety incidents underscores the critical need to strengthen capabilities, enhance skills, and foster a robust understanding of risk management. 🎥 Watch Mathieu Leduc's insights on navigating these challenges: https://lnkd.in/dwQBCB3T 📚 Discover more on Power & Utilities: Explore resources and insights here: https://lnkd.in/dMXjpQUD Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more! 😊 dss+ Mark P. Elia Ramez Haddadin

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Summer is here and it's the perfect time to enrich your knowledge while enjoying your holidays! Listen now to the new podcast series dedicated to sustainable finance produced by @NousProd with the support of Fondation Ethos. In 12 captivating episodes, discover the successes, challenges and objectives of this crucial field. 🎙️ The topics explored ? Greenwashing, responsible AI, ESG-backlash, engagement, active ownership, carbon offsets, divestment, regulation, transparency. The series also looks at some of the historic and emblematic battles waged by sustainable finance in Switzerland, such as the fight against abusive remuneration and the dual role of chairmen and CEOs. 📅 When to listen ? During your commute, while relaxing, or during your leisure time. 🔗 Access the episodes here : ·        🎧 In Fench : https://lnkd.in/gQjTF25a  https://lnkd.in/g8R8DFqq   ·        🎧 In German : https://lnkd.in/gCUQ_y9A https://lnkd.in/g6esgCnf   Make the most of your holidays to learn all about sustainable finance. Happy listening and a great summer to you all! #SustainableFinance #Podcast #ActiveOwnership #SummerListening 

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✳ Climate, Nature & ESG Linkedin posts from last week worth reading! Did you read any other post that was really valuable? 👇💭 Share in the comments ! 1️⃣ The concept of ‘Internal Price on Nature’ (IPN), similar to an internal price on carbon but meant to drive corporate action on #biodiversity loss - shared by Karl Burkart: https://lnkd.in/daGYQdeJ 2️⃣ Katharine Hayhoe's short overview of what modern scientific literature suggest being the most significant and concrete interventions to induce positive social tipping dynamics and a rapid global transformation to carbon-neutral societies: https://lnkd.in/dfCsNiCP 3️⃣  Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's (a marine biologist and a founder of the Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank focusing on climate and coastal cities) antidote to climate delusion - shared by Michael Shank, Ph.D. : https://lnkd.in/dEEYHpfa Couple this with Christiana Figueres's take on Stubborn Optimism (also the name of her insightful podcast): https://lnkd.in/dZSvyUXY 4️⃣  Lawyers for Nature & House of Hackney's petition to change our definition of nature - shared by Oliver Dauert: https://lnkd.in/dJBVXZSa 5️⃣ Tetra Pak's corporate biodiversity strategy paving the way for nature positive action - shared by Samuel Sinclair: https://lnkd.in/dnv24TD9 6️⃣  Machine Learning based science recent discovery that there might be a biological basis for communication across species - shared by Glen Barry, Ph.D. : https://lnkd.in/difJ4QFE 7️⃣ Siddarth Shrikanth's new book "The Case for Nature: Pioneering Solutions for the Other Planetary Crisis": https://lnkd.in/dyBEWEJZ #biodiversity #climatechange #conservation #netzero #sustainabilitygoals

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[CLIMATE RISKS] There is a growing demand for companies to provide information on physical climate risks through corporate reporting. Several regulatory frameworks and disclosure systems are encouraging businesses to assess and report on these risks: 🇪🇺 The European Taxonomy encourages companies to disclose information related to mitigation and adaptation efforts, identifying 28 specific climate risks (see picture) The CDP questionnaire asks companies to provide details on risks that could have a substantial financial or strategic impact on their operations. The #CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requires a description of the processes used to assess climate-related impacts (by asset), risks, and opportunities, as well as the mitigation and adaptation policies, actions, and resources allocated for addressing climate change. Companies are also expected to disclose the potential financial effects of: - Significant physical climate risks - Material transition risks - Climate-related financial opportunities Additionally, the assessment of climate risks is typically based on two scenarios: RCP8.5, representing a pessimistic "business as usual" trajectory. RCP2.6, an optimistic scenario assuming strong emission reduction efforts. These reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and enhance the integration of climate risks into corporate strategic decision-making. At dss+ we we would like to support you beyond reporting, in implementing decarbonization plans and adapting your business strategy to these risks. Please for any question, reach me! Walter Booysen Gerhard Bolt Ali Assy Laura Chovelon

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Looking back at an afternoon talking carbon and net zero Sébastien Lacube 🌍 : reminds me of the important role all of us play (listeners n others) in destination 2050. Like any journey, this too starts with a curious mind and a healthy discussion. #Azzera #efficiencies #SAF #carboncredits #sustainability #netzero #aviation #2050

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Big News: The team at HAMERKOP Climate Impacts has just launched our updated Carbon Projects Handbook!   It’s one of the most practical, simple, and widely-shared resources in the industry, and we just updated everything. Nothing is generic or outdated – it’s all tailored for real-world impact.   Download the FREE 2024 Edition of the Carbon Projects Handbook for answers to all of your questions around:   🌱 The importance of carbon certification 🌱 The types of projects eligible for carbon finance 🌱 The 5 steps for you to work through to understand whether your project is eligible to sell carbon offsets 🌱 How to ensure you are creating a high-quality, economically viable and impactful carbon offset project 🌱 The next steps to get your project certified   📘 Find the Handbook here: https://lnkd.in/erUeBdCM   And if you find it helpful please show your support by spreading the news so more people can benefit!   Our full-time staff is complemented by a range of associate seasoned sectoral experts. We take an interdisciplinary approach to bring the most knowledgeable professionals to deliver high added value.  

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"As part of the REPowerEU plan, the European Commission set new biomethane targets back in 2022. So by 2030, the annual EU production and use of sustainable biomethane should be raised to 35 billion cubic metres. According to the EBA, the forecast growth in biomethane production has significant potential to meet Europe's gas demand: "EU gas consumption in 2022 was 355 bcm (down from 412 bcm in 2021), according to EU gas market reports," says Sainz. "According to multiple studies assessed by the EBA, the biomethane production potential by 2050 ranges between 95 and 167 bcm. This represents 27 to 47 per cent of EU gas consumption in 2022. Assuming a reduced total gas demand in 2050 of 271 bcm, it is estimated that biomethane will be able to cover 35 to 62 per cent of the European gas requirement by that date."" #BioMethane #CleanFuel https://lnkd.in/dzMbyNvv

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🚨𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🌍💔 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 🤝 The recent #CQC carbon trading scandal shines a harsh spotlight on an alarming issue within the carbon trading sector—𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗. Carbon trading is an essential pillar of our collective fight against climate change but when fraudulent actors manipulate these systems for profit, they don't just steal money—𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧, the most precious commodity in the battle against climate change. 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙨 💸: Trust that the carbon credits we buy genuinely contribute to a cleaner planet. 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 🤝: Trust that voluntary markets, built on good faith, will deliver tangible mitigation benefits. 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🌱: Trust that we are on a path to meaningful climate progress. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸🌱 For someone like me, who has devoted the last 25 years to advancing climate action, this is more than just financial or regulatory damage—it feels deeply personal. The #CQC scandal betrays the belief that many of us have worked tirelessly to foster, casting a shadow over our mission for a sustainable future. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 💸: Fraud deters future investments, reducing resources into crucial climate projects. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🏘️: It disillusions communities that stand to benefit from high integrity carbon credits. 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️: The most vulnerable are left exposed, with their lives and livelihoods at risk. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 🚀 We need more than enforcement—we need vigilance, transparency, and unwavering commitment from all stakeholders. Robust monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems using blockchain networks, AI, and other technology tools can ensure transparency and accuracy in carbon trading, establishing immutable trust in the process is available NOW. 🔗 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏 🔐: Blockchain networks provide an immutable record, ensuring all transactions are transparent and verifiable, effectively ending fraud. 𝘼𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 🤖: AI can enhance MRV, enabling real-time monitoring and data integrity checks of large data samples.  𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬 ⏳: We have the technology—now we need the willpower. 🚨𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 “𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔” 🚨 #carbonfraud, #naturebasedsolutions, #blockchainforimpact, #climatefinance, #mitigation

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Major Update for the Voluntary Carbon Market 💡: SBTi has approved carbon credits for Scope 3 targets. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced they’ll be allowing environmental attribute certificates (including carbon credits), to be applied towards Scope 3 targets. This decision comes due to growing concerns that companies aren’t reducing their emissions quickly enough, especially Scope 3 emissions which for many, (like in the financial services sector), constitute up to 99.98% of their total emissions footprint. Recognizing the challenges companies face in meeting these targets, SBTi's new policy aligns with the Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI) beta scope 3 flexibility claim. This policy enables companies to use carbon credits to cover up to 50% of their annual Scope 3 emissions, providing a bridge towards achieving their climate goals. This could potentially unlock billions in climate finance that is urgently needed. Looking forward to seeing the release of the first draft of basic rules, thresholds, and guardrails for using environmental attribute certificates for Scope 3 abatement by July 2024. This is a pivotal move for corporate climate action, opening up new avenues and possibilities for investment and accountability in environmental impact strategies. #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction #CorporateSustainability #SBTi

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In the past 10 days, I’ve spoken at 2 events which deepened my knowledge on biodiversity credits & ecosystem condition.     On 13/11, I spoke at the Biodiversity & Economy Forum (FBE) on the role of biodiversity credits in France & Europe. Thanks CDC Biodiversité’s David Magnier (also for the photo!) and Yves Chesnot for the invite. My 2 main insights:   1️⃣ Distinguish 5 main tools   - certifications of biodiversity-friendly practices (e.g. no till farming): similar in spirit to other practice certifications such as FSC. Probably what Organization for Biodiversity Certificates is pursuing.   - biodiversity credits: uplift (or avoided losses or maintenance) demonstrated through MRV and should be tradable.   - measured gains: measured uplift but not tradable and do not counterbalance negative impacts. The limited use case means the high verification (the “V” in MRV) & administrative costs of biodiversity credit standards should be avoided for a much lighter monitoring to claim a “contribution” to gains.   - projects favourable to biodiversity (donations): no (or very limited) measurement.   - payment for ecosystem (and environmental) services (ES): increase ES and not biodiversity state. 2️⃣ France is really launching a government-led biodiversity credit scheme The voluntary part of SNCRR includes very interesting ideas.   The framework does not allow secondary trading though. While understandable as a “precautionary principle” until proper guardrails are in place, it will severely limit the pool of buyers. In particular, financial institutions will not buy to de-risk and provide the financing required for capital-intensive ecosystem restorations.     On 19/11, I spote at the ESP Conference. Philip Roche invited me to submit an abstract a few months ago and I’m really happy to have finally attended this academic event! Thanks to Philip & his co-host Fernando Santos-Martin for organizing a great “Assessing Ecosystem Condition [EC]: Integrating Science, Policy, and Practice” session.   I updated my knowledge on the state of the art of EC measurement (and it was quite intense with half a dozen 10min presentations at a frenetic pace!). My highlights: - urban EC: it is possible to measure EC with high granularity in a city Ariadna Álvarez Ripado, David Alvarez García - UN SEEA application at country level: very insightful to see how ecosystem accounts were built for Germany Marius Bellingen - conceptual framework behind reference conditions (i.e. what is the “100%” when rescaling ecosystem condition from 0 to 100%) & potential options to assess it Bálint Czúcz - evaluation of marine EC: it is possible! Beñat Egidazu     🎉 Back to biodiversity credits… Simas & I are very happy to announce we will be hosting a webinar on indicators & metrics on 12 Dec. 17:00 CET. Mark your calendars! There will be a small surprise too! ➡ Information to join the webinar will be shared to our subscribers so please subscribe to our newsletters!

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