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The credibility of the voluntary carbon market remains controversial. However, carbon offsets are essential for companies aiming to achieve net-zero goals in hard-to-abate sectors. The widening disparity between "high-quality" and "junk" offsets is lost in the complexity of scientific methodologies used to balance emissions in carbon accounting and calculate offset projects perfectly. To enhance the market's credibility, third-party verifiers must create accessible methodologies to enable buyers to conduct their own due diligence and fully understand the risks behind offset projects. Read more to learn about communicating risk in the carbon market: #CarbonCredits #CarbonOffsets #CarbonMarket #GHGEmissions #GreenFinance #Sustainability (UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) MENA and SA, Gold Standard , Climate Action Reserve, ACR at Winrock International, Verra)

Historically, the United States, a pioneer in nuclear innovation, stagnated due to cheaper energy alternatives, further compounded by the rise of renewables. In contrast, new entrants like China, Japan, and South Korea now dominate the nuclear energy market through advanced R&D, increased deployment, and higher exports. This shift underscores the importance of long-term strategic planning and continued deployment. Read more to learn about the future of nuclear power: #NuclearEnergy #UnitedStates #China #Japan #SouthKorea #NuclearReactors #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #ElectricityDemand #EnergyPolicy #NuclearInnovation #EnergyEconomics #GlobalEnergy #NuclearReactor #EnergyInvestment #RenewableEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #EnergySecurity (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Westinghouse Electric Company, GE, Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc., Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Samsung Heavy Industries, Doosan, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd., Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd, CHINA NUCLEAR POWER OPERATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION,LTD., China Institute of Atomic Energy,World Nuclear Association, World Nuclear News)

Driven by market demand, financial performance, and regulatory pressure, sustainable transformation needs a role that can tie these different aspects and move the organization cohesively. Enter the CSO. Harald Neidhardt, CEO of futur/io Institute, portrays the CSO's role as that of an orchestrator, where every member of the organization, be it violins, pianos, or drums, plays a crucial part. Read more to learn about why CSOs can play a conducting role: #CSO #CFO #CEO #Sustainability Leonardo Centre on Business for Society

By 2030, the world will face a 40% shortfall between water demand and supply, signaling a potential Day Zero for the water crisis. To address this imminent threat, ACTUAL and Circle of Blue co-hosted the 4th installment of the "Designing Water's Future" global dialogues at the futur/io Institute milestone CSO Leadership Forum in Basel. This initiative is creating a new operating system for the world’s freshwater, integrating advanced data analytics, AI, and frontline journalism. As J. Carl Ganter of Circle of Blue stated, "The water crisis is an accelerating economic and environmental disaster." At ACTUAL, we believe in actionable solutions to build resilient supply chains and ensure a secure water future. Designing Water's Future is crucial for building a water-secure future by empowering companies to collaborate and harness science and data to drive strategic capital investment. CC: Karthik Balakrishnan, Christina Lee, Aurora Chiste, Harald Neidhardt https://lnkd.in/d-iffczj #watercrisis #watersecurity #waterconservation #GlobalWater

The EU’s #ESRS reporting framework is rolling out in Europe, with the first reports due in 2025. However, the complexity of EU regulations harbors hidden risks: policy blind spots. These policies extend beyond their immediate purview, impacting energy usage and financial aspects throughout supply chains– all interconnected with water. Companies must address policies and risks comprehensively beyond surface level compliance to ensure long-term resilience. Read more to discover which policy blind spots will influence water impacts across supply chains: #ESRS #EU #SustainabilityReports #CSO #CFO #Water #Energy #ClimateChange

ACTUAL’s Aurora Chiste and Christina Lee, alongside J. Carl Ganter from Circle of Blue Blue will join futur/io Institute's CSO Leadership Forum at Vitra Design Museum on May 13-14, alongside other globally renowned speakers to gather decision-makers and discuss the future of water resilience and sustainability. Ranked among the top ten risks by the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, freshwater scarcity is exacerbated by climate change. Recent studies suggest that the water crisis jeopardizes over €11 trillion in economic value, food security, and sustainability in Europe alone. This issue will be the main topic of the workshop ‘From Ambition to Action: Urgent Corporate Strategies in a Water-Stressed World’ held by J. Carl Ganter, Aurora Chiste, and Christina Lee. If you're a CFO, CSO, ESG professional, supply chain manager, or relevant stakeholder in your field, we invite you to join us. Please reach out for an invitation! To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNhfV4Hw

Kicking off the week by celebrating the recognition of ACTUAL co-founder and President Karthik Balakrishnan for being named to this year’s San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40 list! 🎉 Congratulations to all the incredible founders recognized, and thank you to Simon Campbell for compiling the list. https://lnkd.in/gG278B7H #sustainability #climatechange #ACTUAL #capitalplanning

Exacerbated by climate change, the world is facing an existential water crisis. The food and beverage industry, known for its high water intensity and water dependence, faces significant challenges in agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution — the demand for water far exceeds our resources. Read more to learn about solutions to minimize water impact and ensure business resilience for the future. #Water #WaterCrisis #Energy #Agriculture #SupplyChain #Sustainability #Resilience #FBIndustry #FoodandBeverage

There is a stark difference between the $250B in damages from climate-related disasters and the $700M raised by the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28 to cover these types of costs. To bridge this disconnect means utilizing new technologies to reduce risk and enhance resilience. By leveraging digital strategies that include AI-driven risk modeling and digital tools for collaboration, insurers can foster a more climate-resilient and disaster-prepared future. Co-Founder Karthik Balakrishnan and Researcher Christina Lee explain how insurers can strengthen their ability to combat climate change in Digital Insurance: https://lnkd.in/gTRPSbEJ #ACTUAL #ReinsuranceGap #AI #Climate #Sustainability

With the impending ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, the EU's stringent biofuel policies are reshaping the automotive industry. The emergence of EVs, hybrid engines, and flexible fuel vehicles are the hallmarks of this transformation. The pace of EV adoption and the long-term competitiveness of automotive companies depend on regulatory pressure unique to each Member State, as well as the supply and demand for biofuel. Read more to learn about which EU nations face risks if the auto industry fails to strategically position itself for the future: #EU #Biofuel #Bioenergy #EVs #REDIII #Biodiesel #Biogas #BiofuelBlending #ClimateChange