Jonathan Adashek’s Post

The growing urgency around climate change has placed it at the forefront of global issues. To avoid its worst impacts, global greenhouse gas emissions must be halved by 2030 and lowered to net zero by 2050. Against this backdrop, we wanted to explore the role of data in this process in the report, Data for Net Zero: Why data is key to bridging the gap between net zero ambition and action. To read more about the role of data in the transition towards net zero, download the report. #NetZero #ClimateChange #DataForChange

BloombergNEF reports record demand for carbon offsets in 2023 - a noteworthy 6% annual increase up to 164 million credits purchased and retired. This continued support for Voluntary Carbon Markets showcases robust confidence in its reliability and impact as a vital cornerstone in the global fight against warming. The commitment of many of the world's largest companies to verified emission reductions and removals to reach net-zero goals as well as new industry standards are creating a positive outlook for 2024 as a turning point for climate action success. #cleanglobestaffing #carbonmarkets

As we approach #COP28, learn how ESG Book’s platform-based Climate Analytics provide comprehensive and #transparent data insights into the #climate performance of over 10,000 companies worldwide.   ✅ Delivered via our cloud-based disclosure platform, ESG Book’s Climate Analytics allow you to visually understand each company’s material sources of greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.   ✅ Benchmark companies against industry peers, as well as evaluate the quality of corporate emissions disclosures and historical trends.   ✅ Gain granular insights into the extent of companies’ Scope 3 reporting.   ✅ Examine all 15 upstream and downstream categories of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. ✅ Evaluate up to 10-year trends of absolute emission disclosures and intensity metrics. ✅ Use alongside ESG Book's suite of platform solutions for a transparent view of each company's alignment to a #sustainable, #netzero pathway.    Visit our website to sign-up and explore today: www.esgbook.com #Scope3 #ClimateDisclosure #ClimateFinance

BloombergNEF reports record demand for carbon offsets in 2023 - a noteworthy 6% annual increase up to 164 million credits purchased and retired. This continued support for Voluntary Carbon Markets showcases robust confidence in its reliability and impact as a vital cornerstone in the global fight against warming. The commitment of many of the world's largest companies to verified emission reductions and removals to reach net-zero goals as well as new industry standards are creating a positive outlook for 2024 as a turning point for climate action success. https://lnkd.in/gwGtXp9u

It was fantastic to attend the Net Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU https://www.nzdpu.com/) Focus Group August Session and to see the immense progress achieved by the team at Bloomberg led by Caroline Watt. It is inspiring to see the development kerb of a platform progressing from the conceptual discussions Assurance, Verification and Data Service Focus Group session in early January this year. I am eager to see the launch of this tool during #cop28uae commencing 30th November 2023. As a professional operating in the decarbonisation space it is clear that standardisation and transparency are foundational to enable transformational change. The NZDPU aims to enable businesses to disclose current and historical GHG emissions data across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, capturing emissions reduction targets and use of carbon credits, and data identifying the assurance and verification of disclosure. The open-data public utility will collect and aggregate net-zero climate transition data by drawing on private sector climate commitments. Guided by the Climate Data Steering Committee (CDCS) Simone Kramer noted that "the NZDPU will bring transparency to efforts to transition to a net-zero economy by addressing data gaps, inconsistencies, and barriers to information that slow climate action". Ultimately, I am confident that the platform provided by the NZDPU will provide accurate, trusted and verifiable climate transition-related data, openly available in a single place for the first time. #netzero #disclosure #climatedata #cop28 #greentransition #climateaction #innovation #transparency

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained two new certifications: Setting Science Based Targets and The Net Zero Standard from United Nations Global Compact! I have strengthened my understanding in the following areas: Setting Science Based Targets * What is a science-based target? * How to set a science-based target? * What can companies do to align with Net Zero? The Net Zero Standard * Discover how the Net Zero Standard provides a common, robust, and science-based understanding of Net Zero. * Guidance on how to set science based Net Zero targets consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. * Aligning company's near and long term GHG emission reduction targets with climate science. #netzero2050 #sciencebasedtargets #decarbonization #ghgemissions #ghgaccounting #netzero #sbti

While transport has seen a 16% reduction in carbon emissions from 2005 to 2022, there is still a lot to do in reaching Net Zero according to the latest KPMG Net Zero Readiness Report. The report looks at the steps being taken across 24 countries in the drive to reduce greenhouse gases and is available now. https://lnkd.in/desMWDF6 #decarbonisation #netzero #transport #energymanagement #codacloud

By 2050, carbon dioxide removal could be a $1.2 trillion industry. While decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. In a conversation with McKinsey senior partner Mark Patel and editorial director Roberta Fusaro, they discuss McKinsey’s recent report on the carbon dioxide removal business and its role in addressing hard-to-abate emissions across sectors. https://mck.co/3W6WvLO

💭Don’t get stuck in carbon measuring! Best guess from notable smart cookie Andrew Griffiths at Planet Mark’s net zero webinar this week…? 💭Almost all SMEs will be asked to report their emissions in the next 18 months as increased requirements become mandatory up and down supply chains. And in the gorgeous Westminster sunshine at SUSTAINABILITY LIVE yesterday talk turned to the same issue. 🤓Scope 3 emmissions. 🤓Getting the right data. Engaging with your value chain. 😰And a general unease which is basically, “Help! I’m someone else’s Scope 3 emissions!!” There’s a ton of complexity but also, let’s keep it simple and get ahead of the game…. 💭Get some data. Good enough will do but there are a ton of data innovations to help you get into it. Check out DitchCarbon and the resources on SME Climate Hub 💭Don’t get stuck there! Find your hotspots, make a plan and make some changes for the better. I can help you - give me a shout. Progress, not perfection 💚 #netzero #netzerotransition #carbonreduction #carbonmeasuring #scope3emissions #esgreporting #smesupport #sustainablebusiness #brightonbusiness #sussexbusiness

Many believe that decarbonization comes at a cost, but the reality is much different for companies on their path to net zero. In fact, decarbonization provides a host of financial and non-financial rewards to businesses. According to a recent survey, a growing number of companies recognize the top benefits of decarbonization, including reputational value, lower operating costs, greater regulatory compliance, higher valuations, increased revenues, improved attraction and retention of talent, and tax savings. In fact, 40% of respondents estimated an annual financial benefit of at least $100 million for meeting emissions reduction targets. This is a 3-time increase compared to last year's survey. Check out the link to learn more about why some companies are ahead in the race to net zero and reduce emissions. #decarbonization #netzero #emissionsreduction #sustainability