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Navigating the New Scope 2 Guidance
Discover how the GHG Protocol's shift to hourly matching and geographic deliverability closes greenwashing loopholes, and learn how to future-proof your corporate energy strategy.
Read ArticlePrivate Companies and ISSB: How IFRS Impacts ESG in SA
Wondering if your private company needs to do ESG reporting? Discover how IFRS S1, S2, and the CIPC will impact South African entities with high PIS scores.
Read ArticleIs Your School Compliant with ISSB? Sustainability Reporting for Private Education Institutions
Discover how ISSB standards (IFRS S1 & S2) impact private schools in South Africa. Learn how ESG reporting can secure green finance, lower insurance premiums, and drive institutional stakeholder trust.
Read ArticleNavigating the GHG Protocol 2026 Scope 3 Updates
The GHG Protocol is moving from "best-effort" estimates to a financial-grade, auditable system. This guide breaks down the four fundamental 2026 shifts—including the new Category 16 and Stock-Based Accounting—to help your firm turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
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Curated insights from industry leaders and regulatory bodies.
Microsoft Scales Carbon Removal with Record 45M Tonne Agreements
In early 2026, Microsoft reported signing agreements to remove a record 45 million metric tonnes of CO2 in fiscal year 2025. This scale-up leverages biochar, enhanced rock weathering, and BECCS to meet its 2030 carbon-negative goal.
Read ArticleSchneider Electric Surpasses 2025 Sustainability Impact Goals
Schneider Electric concluded its 2021-2025 program with a score of 8.86/10. The company also expanded clean energy access to over 61 million people globally in addition to having saved or avoided 862 million tonnes of CO2 for customers.
Read ArticleApple Reaches 100% Recycled Cobalt for All Apple-Designed Batteries
As of April 2026, Apple reached 100% recycled cobalt in all batteries and 100% recycled rare earth elements in magnets. This progress is anchored by the new MacBook Neo, which features 60% total recycled content.
Read ArticleWoolworths 'Farming for the Future' Hailed as Global Sustainability Benchmark
In March 2026, a comprehensive independent study recognized Woolworths' 'Farming for the Future' as a world-leading standard. The program has driven measurable environmental upgrading and supplier resilience across 16 years of data.
Read ArticleInvestec 2026 Report: Navigating the Energy Transition via Coalitions
In its March 2026 'What Next?' analysis, Investec advocates for 'pre-competitive' coalitions to accelerate South Africa's infrastructure projects. The report emphasizes that policy predictability and coordinated capital are the primary catalysts for scaling the country's green growth.
Read ArticleShoprite Secures R1.5 Billion ESG-Linked Financing for Growth from RMB
Granted R1.5 billion (R700 million green loan + R800 million sustainability-linked) in light of ESG targets such as recycling and installation of renewable energy.
Read ArticleAustralia Launches First Mandatory Climate Reports Under CRFD Regime
Following the 2025 commencement of Australia’s climate-related financial disclosure (CRFD), the first wave of mandatory reports from Group 1 companies is being filed in 2026. The regime aligns Australia with the ISSB's global baseline for climate risk transparency.
Read ArticleCalifornia Climate Disclosure Laws: Scope 3 Reporting Begins in 2026
California’s landmark SB 253 and SB 261 require large companies to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and climate-related financial risks. The first wave of compliance begins in 2026 for entities with total annual revenues exceeding $1 billion that do business in the state.
Read ArticleISSB Adoption Reaches 21 Jurisdictions as of January 2026
A January 2026 report reveals that 21 jurisdictions—including Mexico, Chile, and Qatar—have now adopted ISSB standards. As the framework becomes a global cornerstone, the board is shifting its focus toward harmonizing nature-related disclosures and human capital reporting.
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