4 ESG trends to watch in 2022
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
2y ago
Like 2021 was an uncommon and tough year due to COVID19 guiding our lives. We’ve all had to adapt to “the new normality” and for many of us, it was about spending most of the time online. Furthermore, COVID19 and climate emergency made Environment Social and Governance topics become top-of-mind among investors, consumers and companies boards. There is a sense of urgency to build a better world than it existed before. In this article, I’ll summarise key sustainability events defining 2021 and then present four sustainable ESG trends that will settle companies’ environment in 2022. 202 ..read more
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What is green power and why is critical for companies to buy it
Carlos Sanchez
by Nuria Reyero
2y ago
Like Introduction Green power also called green electricity is a crucial strategy for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. There is an increasing number of companies that have set a target of using 100% renewable electricity. While many options exist to run a business on green power, they have different economics, credibility and risks. In this article, you will understand what is green power and why companies are increasingly sourcing green power. What is Green Power? Green power, also referred to as renewable electricity, is electricity that comes from natural sources or processes that are c ..read more
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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
2y ago
Like Introduction Carbon offset markets have always been complex and controversial instruments to fight climate change. While some recognise carbon offsets markets as key for us to achieve net-zero emissions world by 2050 by funnelling cash into cost-effective projects, others believe credits are a dangerous distraction that allows polluters to pay their way out of the problem. Reading this article, you will better understand the carbon offsets market, carbon offsets controversy and the key initiatives to follow. Carbon Offsets Markets size How Do Carbon Credits Work? Climate science ..read more
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ESG ratings – Learn smart ways to stand out in a wild Zoo
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
Executive summary ESG ratings have become a common instrument to measure companies’ performance. Firms achieving high ESG ratings attract investors, lower their cost of capital and attract human capital. Moreover, if your company doesn’t share material information, rating agencies will penalize you and trillions in global institutional and retail capital will flow away. Therefore companies pour thousands of hours into creating beautiful sustainability reports, filling investors surveys and engage in one-to-one meetings with shareholders. But with more than 600 ESG ratings and 4,500 m ..read more
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4 Sustainable Business Trends to watch in 2021
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
2020 has been a year for pausing and thinking about our existence on this planet. Besides, the business case for sustainability has only gotten stronger. There is a sense that we need to act now and change the world to build back better. Throughout history, systemic changes haven’t evolved linearly but rather exploded into our lives exponentially. In this article, I’ll do a quick summary of 2020 and then present four sustainable business trends that could finally explode in 2021. 2020 Sustainability Summary On the one hand, 2020 COVID19 lockdowns impacted our way of living and working. As a co ..read more
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Net-Zero companies debate
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
Net-Zero emissions companies is one of the topics that everyone is discussing these days. It is one of the fastest-growing trends not only in corporate sustainability but also a business trend. The number of net-zero emissions commitments from local governments and businesses has doubled in less than a year, as many prioritize climate action in their recovery from Covid-19 according to a report published by the Data-Driven EnviroLab. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies. For this reason in October 2020, I organized a live net-zero emiss ..read more
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Humans are not equally responsible for climate change
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
As we enter in the decade for action, there is a growing awareness about the climate change problem and the need to cut Global Emissions by 7.6 Percent during the next 10 years to meet the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. “Our collective failure to act early and hard on climate change means we now must deliver deep cuts to emissions – over 7 per cent each year, if we break it down evenly over the next decade,” Inger Andersen, UNEP’s Executive Director. Nevertheless, humans are not equally responsible for climate change. There are significant variations of carbon emissions produc ..read more
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Net-Zero companies live debate
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
Net-Zero emissions companies is one of the topics that everyone is discussing these days. It is one of the fastest-growing trends not only in corporate sustainability but also a business trend. The number of net-zero emissions commitments from local governments and businesses has doubled in less than a year, as many prioritize climate action in their recovery from Covid-19 according to a report published by the Data-Driven EnviroLab. Still many organizations struggle to make their first steps to to become Net-Zero companies. For this reason on the 29th of October at 16:00 CET, I am organi ..read more
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Companies leading Decarbonization Webinar
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
3y ago
The leadership role of Corporate Sector in the race for decarbonization was the theme of this thought-provoking debate hosted by The Energy Council. The debate counted with experts from Telefónica, Philip Morris International, Danske Bank, Innogy Ventures, Elgin Energy and SmartEn Smart Energy Europe. I argued that the private sector is a principal driver of decarbonization, reducing carbon emissions, due to three reasons. First, corporates are flocking to adopt carbon neutrality. Second companies have the tools and resources to implement the change. And finally, companies have a key position ..read more
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3 practical ways for Green Electricity to power companies
Carlos Sanchez
by Carlos Sanchez
4y ago
1. Introduction to Green Electricity Sourcing Decarbonization has become a global imperative and a priority for governments, companies and society at large. Sourcing green electricity is a crucial strategy for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. There is an increasing number of companies that have set or already made the target of using 100% renewable electricity. While many options exist to run a business on green power, they have different economics, credibility and risks. This report “3 practical ways for Green Electricity to power your company” explores the importance of green electricity ..read more
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