Explainers

Scope emissions explained
Knowing where your company’s emissions are made is an important step in setting robust and measurable targets. We explain Scope emissions and how to define them.

Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s August 2021 report shows that human activity is unequivocally driving changes to the climate at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there is still time to limit temperature rises, but only if we act now, and with ambition.

Aligning pension funds and corporate climate ambitions
Insights from a panel discussion on 29 June 2021, co-hosted by the Centre for Climate Engagement and Chapter Zero as part of London Climate Action Week.

Carbon offsetting explained
Carbon offsetting is often discussed in relation to corporate emissions reductions strategies. But where does it fit in?

Access to capital and the low carbon transition
Highlights from a panel discussion between senior executives driving the climate agenda at three of the UK’s most prominent financial institutions.

Principles for effective climate governance
The Climate Governance Initiative summarises the key features of the World Economic Forum and PwC report How to Set Up Effective Climate Governance on Corporate Boards.