Marieke Bleyenbergh

Here we go! GHG Protocol update process to formally kick off this fall.

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𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 The EU’s Climate Policies Explained in an Accessible Way This book explains the EU’s climate policies in an accessible way, to demonstrate the step-by-step approach that has been used to develop these policies, and the ways in which they have been tested and further improved in the light of experience. The latest changes to the legislation are fully explained throughout. The chapters throughout this volume show that no single policy instrument can bring down greenhouse gas emissions. The challenge facing the EU, as for many countries that have made pledges under the Paris Agreement, is to put together a toolbox of policy instruments that is coherent, delivers emissions reductions, and is cost-effective. The book stands out by the fact it covers the EU’s emissions trading system, the energy sector and other economic sectors, including their development in the context of international climate policy. This accessible book will be of great relevance to students, scholars and policy makers alike. #energy #sustainability #netzero #europe #policy #innovation European Commission European Union Credits: Edited By Jos Delbeke, @Peter Vis The Open Access version of this book has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. ------ 📣 Remember follow me David De Sousa to be aware of content like this 🛎️ Activate the Bell to stay Up-to-date and catch all New & Relevant Posts ------

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carbon certification standard application scope,it's vital for sustainability and carbon footprint

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The GBS and IBAT are very different: how to quickly & simply understand the key differences in nature between corporate biodiversity measurement approaches? I suggest a typology based on the elements of biodiversity covered and the business applications informed by the tool.   1️⃣ Focus on the state of biodiversity (ecosystems or species) ⚠ Remark: many approaches actually only seek to measure #impacts and not remaining #biodiversity.   👉 Impact databases Focused on the assessment of financial assets   👉 Impact accounting tools Support "biodiversity accounting for external audited disclosure": they are built to allow auditing of their data and outputs and include an audit trail.   Mostly focused on the corporate level and include (according to their developers): AgroBiodiversity (ABD) Index (in development), Bioscope, Corporate Biodiversity Footprint (CBF) Detailed, and the #GlobalBiodiversityScore (GBS).   👉 Impact hotspot screening tools Are mostly used to identify impact hotspots within a value chain. Other approaches can then take over to design avoidance & reduction actions and to refine measurement. Sector level: ENCORE, and all derived tools (e.g. INFORM module of WWF's Biodiversity Risk Filter). Supply chain level: Biodiversity Impact Metric (BIM). 👉 Impact performance management tools (without accounting) Support the management of biodiversity by reducing negative impacts or increasing positive ones. Include tools at different levels: LIFE Key (corporate), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools (corporate and product), the Product Biodiversity Footprint (PBF, product), the Biodiversity Footprint Calculator (product and site), B-INTACT, the Site Biodiversity Footprint (SBF), the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) "tool" and Biodiversity Indicators for Site-based Impacts (BISI) (all 4 sites).   2️⃣ Focus on biodiversity significance Concentrate on the importance of certain features of biodiversity, such as extinction risk, protected areas, Key Biodiversity Areas, etc. 👉 Location screening tools Biodiversity significance is very location dependent. The main approaches available thus match company-specific location to global layers of biodiversity features related to its significance (such as the location of protected areas). Include: IBAT and the WWF's Biodiversity Risk Filter.   3️⃣ Focus on the value of biodiversity for human societies Goes beyond measurement and value biodiversity: what are the benefits and costs brought to human societies by biodiversity? Even though the valuation can be based on biophysical units (e.g. volumes of water depolluted by wetlands or hectares of cropland pollinated by wild pollinators), the main approaches used by businesses are monetary valuation. The leading approach used for corporates is the Environmental Profit & Loss (EP&L). Do you see other categories I should add to this list? 

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Are you familiar with #PFAS? Do you know why these #chemicals can be so #damaging for the #environment? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in a variety of consumer products and #industrial #processes since the 1940s. They are also known as "forever chemicals" because they are so persistent in the environment. PFAS are used in many products because of their useful properties, including:  - Food, to prevent it from sticking to cookware and packaging  - Clothes and shoes, as a water-repellent   - Carpets and fabrics, to make them stain resistant - Multiple products, to make them grease resistant Why are PFAS an #issue? PFAS can migrate into the soil, water, and air during production and use. They are mobile and can be found far from their original sources. Once in the environment, they can circulate in ocean currents, and can be found in the air we breathe, the soil our food is grown in, and the water we drink. PFAS can also be found in human breast milk. Want to know more? Follow the link to discover a great article on the subject by my colleagues Viju Vasishta and Rajiv Ranade. #sustainability

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Did you know that less than 1% of all chemicals have been fully assessed for their hazards? 😵 In the race to achieve 'net-zero' and embrace circularity, businesses and sustainability managers often fail to understand the hidden complications of resilient and toxic chemicals. This oversight is largely due to a lack of data and the increasing complexity of the chemical landscape, with new substances constantly being introduced and more materials in circulation containing often unknown chemicals. Fortunately, this issue is being tackled! Today Mistra, Stiftelsen för miljöstrategisk forskning, and IVL have presented findings from one of their largest initiatives to date: Mistra SafeChem. Through the use of AI, deep learning, and high-quality research, they have provided deeper insights and greater accuracy regarding the eco-toxicity and human toxicity impacts of chemicals - which for instance can be used (by me and others) in LCA assessments or in the product design phase. If you're interested in their research results or want to discuss the key takeaways, feel free to reach out. We need more awareness on this issue, and I'm happy to share my knowledge! 💚

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🚨 Shell’s Landmark Emissions Case: Implications for Climate Strategy 🚨 A major legal development today; #Shell has won their appeal in reversing the 2021 ruling in which they were ordered to cut their carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, in order to protect Dutch citizens. This comes just months after Shell weakened a 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a 2035 objective, citing expectations for strong gas demand and uncertainty in the #energy transition.   This highlights the ongoing debate between corporate climate commitments and legal mandates and raises some critical questions: ➡ What does this mean for future emissions legislation? ➡ How will energy companies balance their legal obligations with global sustainability goals? ➡ How do businesses and policymakers build sustainable pathways amid regulatory challenges. ➡ Should courts have the power to mandate emissions reductions on global companies? ➡ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eybcXRek. Love to hear your views below #ClimateCrisis  #SustainabilityRegulation  #COP29  

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Fully agree, circularising the entire value chain of plastics and not just a part is key to keep Carbons in the loop. This requires all types of recycling technologies ánd biosourcing ánd CCU. #carboncycles #chemicalrecycling #physicalrecycling #mechanicalrecycling #circularplastics

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Interesting article on Shell

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Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the development of the #ISO ESG Implementation Principles which launched today at #COP29. #ESG reporting isn’t just important – it’s vital for driving transparency and accountability in sustainable business practices. Organisations need more than just disclosure tools; they need tools to embed sustainability into their operations and achieve real performance backed by high-quality reporting. As part of a global working group of more than 200 people, we looked at best practices and adapted them into an integrated approach to help small to medium enterprises navigate the requirements. How we engage stakeholders throughout this process was a pivotal part of the conversations against the backdrop of emerging reporting frameworks, growing expectations and board focus. Thanks to the BSI and Standards Australia for the opportunity to participate. And the best part, the ESG Implementation Principles (IWA 48) are available at no charge - see first comment. You can check out the livestream below 👇 #standards #sustainability #reporting #esgreporting #collaboration #stakeholderengagement #SMEs #boardreporting

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"ESG" and "sustainability" are often used interchangeably, but are they truly the same? Two insightful articles – from Veolia North America https://lnkd.in/drFQZZxx and Lancaster University https://lnkd.in/dJhv5RBC – unpack this crucial distinction. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭: - Sustainability is the big picture goal: a world where we meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It's about long-term well-being for people and the planet. - ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) provides a framework to measure progress towards that goal. It focuses on a company's environmental impact, social responsibility, and ethical governance. Think of it like this: Sustainability is the destination, and ESG is the roadmap to get there. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? - 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: ESG factors are increasingly vital for evaluating risk and potential returns. - 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: Strong ESG performance can enhance reputation, attract talent, and unlock new opportunities. - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬: Understanding the connection between ESG and sustainability helps us make informed choices about the companies we support and the future we want to create. #ESG #Sustainability #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Investing #Impact #Business #Future

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🕰️ It’s about time… (and fossil fuels) I will start with a Flemish joke: A mother is teaching her young son how to make sausages, and says “We will start by cutting off both ends of the sausage”, to which the son reacts: “But why?” “Well, I don’t know, that’s how my mother always use to make them, let’s ask her” - and when they asked grandma, she had to admit “I always made sausages the way my own mother did, cutting the ends must have had something to do with the taste.” So they all go to ask great-grandma: “Why do we have to cut off both ends of the sausage?”, to which she responded, completely surprised: “Do you still have that tiny frying pan from 1954!?” ⏰ Tonight, we are turning back the clock yet another year. Much like the too-small frying pan, almost everyone seems to have forgotten the reason why we do this in first place, yet dutifully, we oblige. So why? 💡 Daylight Savings Time was mostly introduced to make optimal use of natural light in order to save on the previously-scarce fossil fuels for artificial lighting. Candles were expensive, so it was better to start the day when the sun was already up. ⚡️ Today, energy consumption from lighting represents only a marginal share of the total energy consumption - so why do we keep confusing ourselves with turning clocks every couple of months? To me, it shows something unsurprising yet very scary: the power of the status quo. 🙋‍♂️ If it’s so hard to get rid of a redundant ritual, then how are bigger shifts suppose to happen: a transition to fully renewable grids (solar would be the ultimate anti-DST argument), to more electric vehicles, more sustainable materials, or plant-based diets? Don’t let me take you from the extra hour of sleep, but perhaps take a couple of minutes to think about the habits that are holding us back: we can get rid of things that no longer work. #daylightsavingstime #energy #energytransition #statusquo

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#ClimateCrisis #PlasticCrisis (👯‍♀️) Webinar organised by Planet Tracker. Drivers of oil demand: The role of petrochemicals in resolving plastic pollution Date & Time May 21, 2024 04:00 PM in Amsterdam 'Description Join us to explore the role petrochemical companies play in plastic pollution and how investors can get involved in addressing these issues. It is forecast that the use of plastics will triple by 2060, with petrochemicals poised to become the primary driver of oil demand. In this webinar we will delve into the complexities of plastic's lifecycle, regulatory landscapes, inherent risks, and avenues for investor engagement. Agenda: - What environmental and social issues are plastics causing? - What is the role of petrochemicals in the lifecycle of plastics? - What are the regulatory developments and where do we stand after INC-4? - What risks are petrochemical companies and investors facing? - How can investors get involved in addressing petrochemical companies? Speakers: Arthur van Mansvelt, Senior Engagement Specialist, Achmea Investment Management Freek van Til, Project Manager - Sustainability and Responsible Investment, VBDO Nicole Kozlowski, Head of Engagement, Planet Tracker Richard Wielechowski, Head of Plastics and Textiles Programmes, Planet Tracker' https://lnkd.in/e_pTzd-b

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Savimbo is boycotting the #carbon COPs. They are not functioning as intended. https://lnkd.in/epU8BJCx Too many petroleum deals were closed on Indigenous lands during #COP28 in Dubai. https://lnkd.in/eWKdgu7E We’re not the only ones boycotting for this reason. There is a silent withdrawal from a process that is hypocritical in the extreme. AND completely corrupted. https://lnkd.in/eDuy9j4B Around the world, you can’t depend on your governments to make good decisions on climate. You have to make good decisions as an individual, hold your governments accountable as an individual. Fund good solutions as an individual, and take action as an individual. https://lnkd.in/enAgvrmA Start with LOCAL governments. That’s how tobacco was controled and that’s how we have to control petroleum. USE our Rights of Nature declaration FIRST. It’s literally just cause and effect natural law. If the government can’t or won’t understand it, get another government. Literally. Relocate or vote them out. BELIEVE ME you will not want to live ANYWHERE there government doesn’t get this. You will want to leave. Https://https://lnkd.in/eyH_iaXx. #Climate #biodiversity #actintime #naturetech #nbs #biodiversitycredits #gbf #sustainability #climateactivism #lateristoolate #climatejustice #fairtrade #esg #environment #sustainability #sdg #savimbo #solarpunk #Indigenous

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Safety Performance is like Production Performance: it’s about ‘Maintenance’ in executing the right safety rituals, monitoring for signs of dangerous behaviour and conditions as well as ‘Reliability’ in terms training new staff and driving improvement. Interesting article! Thanks Cathy #safetymatters #safetyleadership

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