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Stay up to date with the latest in sustainability news.
Each week, Sustain.Life’s sustainability team offers commentary about the week’s most pressing issues and stories in sustainability and ESG.
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Key updates to the 2024 CDP Questionnaire // The Week in Sustainability #90
The 2024 CDP questionnaire is here, and reporting season is underway. Key updates include integrating climate, water, and forest disclosures into a single document, simplifying data submission, and enhancing report quality. It emphasizes SMEs with dedicated sections and aligns with global standards like TNFD and CSRD, ensuring compliance and investor confidence. New topics include biodiversity and plastics, and the Activity Classification System tailors questions to specific business models. For successful submission, organizations should prepare early, collect high-quality data, engage internally, and align responses with sustainability goals.
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Record heat and rising turbulence // The Week in Sustainability #89
Last year, the global average person experienced 26 more days of abnormally high heat due to climate change, significantly impacting vulnerable populations and prompting cities to adopt heat action plans despite the unreliable relief from natural climate patterns like La Niña. Additionally, increased flight turbulence incidents, rising 15% this year, are linked to climate change-altering jet streams. These challenges highlight the need for advanced prediction models, updated air travel safety policies, and better preparedness for evolving aviation risks.
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California's new budget fuels climate action // The Week in Sustainability #88
California’s recent budget approval to fund the implementation of SB climate package bills signifies a monumental stride in climate accountability. With $22 million allocated, California must enforce legislation like SB 253 and SB 261, solidifying its position as a leader in environmental regulation. Spearheaded by organizations like Ceres, this funding ensures transparent climate disclosures, empowering companies and investors to navigate climate risks and opportunities with clarity and confidence.
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Decarbonizing higher education with AArete // The Week in Sustainability #87
This week:
We sat down with AArete, who supports higher education institutions in leveraging data to enhance sustainability and profitability. Universities face unique challenges due to their non-profit status, focusing on long-term impact rather than short-term financial returns. Effective procurement strategies involve choosing suppliers committed to achieving net-zero emissions and implementing automated data collection, which is essential for simplifying reporting and implementing actionable climate strategies. -
ESRS-ISSB interoperability & CDP's alignment // The Week in Sustainability #86
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– The interoperability guidance released by ESRS and ISSB standards, aiming to streamline reporting efforts across different sustainability reporting frameworks.
– The release of the new CDP's 2024 reporting questionnaire, highlighting its alignment with various reporting standards and frameworks such as TCFD, TNFD, SEC's climate disclosure rule, and EU's ESRS, along with the support provided by Sustained Life as an accredited solution provider. -
EPA & EU drive decarbonization // The Week in Sustainability #85
The U.S. and E.U. are taking decisive regulatory steps towards decarbonization, emphasizing cleaner energy and tighter pollution controls. In the U.S., the EPA’s new power plant regulations prioritize environmental safeguards, while the E.U.’s Net Zero Industry Act promotes decarbonization technologies and competitiveness. Despite challenges, both regions showcase determination and innovation in driving global climate action.
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