Here are the latest News, Blogs and Resources from the Rio Club
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TCFD Reporting: Disclosure Examples, Software, Resources & Options
Everything you need to know about Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting.
11 September, 2023 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, TCFD,
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What you need to know about the new S1 and S2 ISSB Standards 🌳
Discover the new S1 and S2 ISSB Standards by the IFRS Foundation, designed to enhance climate disclosure and sustainability reporting. Learn how these standards establish a unified baseline, interact with existing frameworks, and may become mandatory.
30 June, 2023 / Circular Economy, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change, Biodiversity,
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How do you strike a balance between climate urgency and climate fear?
Do we need to see more positive news to create momentum to drive solutions & change or do we need to be confronted with the stark reality of climate change?
25 November, 2022 / Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
COP27: Adaptation and Agriculture Day
COP27: Adaption and Agriculture Day saw developments and discussions centred around food systems, soil health, land use and more.
14 November, 2022 / Waste, Carbon, Climate Change, cop27,
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Decarbonisation Day - COP27
Decarbonisation Day aims to promote discussion on how heavily polluting industries can reduce their emissions using innovative techniques.
11 November, 2022 / Climate Action, Carbon,
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UN Secretary-General has urged zero tolerance for net-zero ‘greenwashing’
António Guterres applauds the growing number of governments and organisations pledging to be carbon-free but denounces greenwashing ‘net-zero’ pledges.
9 November, 2022 / Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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Six reasons to be optimistic about the climate summit.
As day two begins in Sharm el-Sheikh, here are six reasons to be optimistic about the climate summit.
8 November, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Carbon, Climate Change, cop27,
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COP 27: GLOBAL IMPACTS & EXPECTED CLIMATE OUTCOMES
Over 120 world leaders have arrived at the COP27 summit, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns COP27 must address urgent & credible climate action.
7 November, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Carbon,
Looking towards COP 27
Leaders from 200 nations will gather in Egypt's Sharm-el-Sheikh this November to discuss how countries can take climate action under the Paris Agreement.
1 November, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
News
Defining the role of the modern CSO
As organisations seek to place sustainability at the heart of their strategic decision-making, what role should the chief sustainability officer play in driving performance, culture and attitudes?
13 October, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, TCFD,
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Zero Emissions Day (September 21st)
Zero Emissions Day raises awareness about the harm caused by carbon emissions but how do we offset carbon footprint and how do carbon offsets work?
21 September, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
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GHG Protocol basics: Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting
We look into the basics Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol, and explain what scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions mean and how to report on them. Learn more with Rio.
17 March, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
Guides / Whitepapers
Demystifying Net Zero: A Simple Guide to Sustainable Strategies
The practical guide to carbon reporting and reduction.
12 August, 2021 / Carbon,
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SECR Reporting Guidance and Compliance | Rio
We address key questions around Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) compliance in the UK, and tackling it effectively. Learn more with Rio.
26 July, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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Preparing for CDP Disclosure: Key Considerations
Our Director of Sustainability, Faye Bennett-Hart reflects on her experience leading the questionnaire and scoring teams at CDP and highlights key points and tips for organisations to keep in mind for preparation and submission.
21 May, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
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GRESB Rankings Explained: Reporting for Sustainable Real Estate Investment
This guide to sustainable real estate investment reporting breaks down GRESB Assessments, GRESB rankings, the GRESB Green Star, and alternatives to GRESB.
19 April, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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ESG Investing at the Arab Federation of Exchanges Conference
Our Senior ESG Manager, Dominic Grocott shares his 5 takeaways from a panel he hosted on ESG Investing at the Arab Federation of Exchanges Conference in 2021.
13 April, 2021 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon,
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What Is Scope 4? Reporting Avoided CO2 Emissions & More
The term Scope 4 is used to describe avoided emissions as well as home-working emissions in some situations. We explore both concepts and the importance of their consideration in full scope carbon reporting.
25 March, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Carbon,
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Making the CDP A List: Your Guide to CDP Reporting
This guide to CDP reporting covers how CDP scores are determined, what it means to make the CDP A List, and how reporting software can support your disclosure.
11 March, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Life Below Water, Carbon,
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How to Set Science-Based Targets for Reducing GHG Emissions
What are science based targets, which organisations use them, and how can you set them for your own business to reduce GHG emissions?
4 March, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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Standardised ESG Framework Tracker: The Latest Updates
There are currently too many ESG frameworks, and a landscape of competing ESG standards is not sustainable. But which will become the universal framework?
18 February, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change, TCFD,
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A case of ‘climate emergency’ or 'hit snooze for another 10 years’?
Climate Emergency.
17 January, 2020 / Climate Action, Carbon,
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The Carbon Literacy Project
Carbon Literacy: “An awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
29 November, 2019 / Corporate Sustainability, Learning, Carbon,