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Sustainability expert guides on carbon accounting, disclosure, and emissions reduction strategy.

  • California SB 343: The “Truth in Recycling” Act

    Learn how California SB 343 bans false recycling labels ahead of the 2026 deadline.

    • Why chasing arrows may now be illegal to use
    • Key SB 343 milestones through October 2026
    • How to audit and redesign compliant labels
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  • EU CBAM 2026 | The Financial Value of Primary Emissions Data

    Explains CBAM’s 2026 definitive phase, where verified primary emissions data now determines certificate costs.

    • CBAM scope, in-scope goods, and the 2026 filing timeline
    • How embedded emissions are calculated for simple and complex goods
    • Why primary data cuts costs versus default emissions values
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  • The Ripple Effect | EU’s CSRD, CBAM, and CSDDD

    Breaks down the revised CSRD, CBAM, and CSDDD scope and rules, plus their impact on non-EU companies.

    • Narrowed CSRD scope and key ESRS disclosure items
    • How CBAM is calculated and which nations feel it most
    • CSDDD scope and its ripple effect on non-EU suppliers
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  • ESOS Phase 4 | From Compliance to Performance

    Learn how UK ESOS Phase 4 shifts from static audits to continuous energy performance tracking.

    • Phase 4 qualification rules and key deadlines
    • How to calculate ESOS energy savings
    • Real-time data tools to boost ESOS ROI
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  • Supply Chain Emissions Calculation Materials

    Learn how to calculate Scope 3 emissions across all 15 GHG Protocol categories with real examples.

    • Why Scope 3 emissions matter today
    • Calculation methods for all 15 categories
    • Real-world case studies and results
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  • Guide to Decarbonizing Scope 2

    Learn the 4-step framework to measure, reduce, and offset Scope 2 emissions and costs.

    • The 4-step Scope 2 decarbonization roadmap
    • Location- vs market-based emissions reporting
    • Tools for compliance with CSRD and SB 253
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  • CDP Climate Change | 2025 Recap & 2026 Actionable Strategies

    Analyzes 2025 CDP scoring trends and priority gaps by band, with practical 2026 strategies for improvement.

    • Priority gaps and fixes for each CDP score band
    • New 2026 topics: ocean, plastics, and scoring shifts
    • Align CDP with SB253 and UK SRS to report once
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  • The Future of Non-Financial Disclosure | Automating Data Collection for Accuracy and Compliance

    Shows how to automate Scope 3 and facility data collection for accurate, audit-ready ESG disclosure.

    • Automating supplier surveys with ASUENE’s platform
    • NZero’s automated facility and utility data capture
    • Zero manual entry through seamless API integration
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  • U.S. State Disclosure Regulation 2025 | CA, NY, IL, and CO

    Compares emerging climate disclosure laws in California, New York, Illinois, Vermont, and New Jersey.

    • Reporting timelines and thresholds across five leading states
    • Side-by-side comparison of SB253, SB261, HB3673, and more
    • Why state-level rules keep advancing despite federal rollback
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  • SBTi 2025 | Navigating Target Setting with the Latest Trend Insights

    Explore the SBTi’s draft CNZS v2.0 updates and learn how to prepare your climate targets for 2027.

    • Key CNZS v2.0 changes across 10 areas
    • New dual Scope 2 targets and Tier 1 rules
    • 5 steps to prepare for the 2027 standard
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  • TCFD Framework | Key Processes and Considerations at Each Stage

    Discover how the TCFD framework guides climate risk disclosure through governance, strategy, and scenario analysis.

    • Why TCFD remains the global standard
    • The four pillars of climate disclosure
    • How to run scenario analysis step-by-step
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  • California Climate Mandates | SB253 and SB261

    Outlines California’s SB253 and SB261 disclosure duties and assurance rules, with the 2026 compliance timeline.

    • SB253 scope and the Scope 1-3 reporting timeline
    • SB261’s climate-related financial risk disclosure rules
    • Assurance levels and penalties compared side by side
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  • California SB 54 | Plastic Pollution and Packaging Mandates

    Covers California’s SB 54 and similar U.S. state EPR rules, with steps to meet 2032 packaging targets.

    • SB 54 scope, reporting duties, and penalty structure
    • How SB 54 compares with Oregon and Colorado EPR laws
    • Action steps toward the 2032 reduction and recycling goals
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