09
GHG accounting is becoming
increasingly linked to financial incentives
through price premiums, regulations,
and cost of capital or corporate value.
Proposed SEC climate disclosure rules (as
of 2022) may link US financial disclosures
to emissions disclosures.
GHG and financial
accounting may
eventually work in
tandem:
08
ESG reporting frameworks require
disclosure of environmental impact,
which includes GHG emissions.
Receive voluntary
scores or
benchmarking from
ESG and sustainability
reporting standards
and rating indices:
10
Demonstrating leadership and corporate
responsibility for tracking and abating
emissions can lead to positive public
feedback and incentivize investment in
your business.
Recognition for early
voluntary action in
public facing media
11
Industry-driven initiatives (e.g. Responsible
Steel), have been able to make progress
toward certification schemes
Specific guidance designed around
industry-focused concerns, instead of
broader corporate concerns, will allow for
more focused reporting and emissions
reduction pathways
Growing interest in
material specific
supply chain
guidance:
Sustainability & Energy Management Simplified
