Decarbonization Blog

What are the main differences between a Transition Plan and Net Zero

A transition plan is the roadmap outlining steps and strategies to achieve sustainability goals, while net zero is the destination - balancing greenhouse gas emissions with removals. If net zero is the finish line, the transition plan is the training that gets you there. Both are essential for effective climate action.

Corporate-Level vs. Facility-Level Transition Plans: Understanding the Differences

What are the differences between corporate-level (top-down) and facility-level (bottom-up) transition plans? While corporate-level plans provide a strategic, organization-wide roadmap aligned with global standards, facility-level plans focus on detailed, site-specific actions to achieve tangible emissions reductions. Learn more here!

SINAI Unveils AI-Powered Transition Tool to Support Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

Brazil Charts a New Climate Course at COP29

At COP29, Brazil committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 59%–67% by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. By tackling deforestation, expanding renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development, Brazil aims to balance climate action with economic growth, offering a model for nations facing similar challenges.

Understanding the EU’s New CBAM Regulation

The EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy designed to address carbon leakage in the supply chain of several energy intense products. To fully understand how CBAM works, it’s important to first understand the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS).

Navigating Europe’s CRSD Disclosure Requirements

The CSRD went into effect in early 2023 and impacts companies of all sizes that will now have more standardized sustainability reporting obligations.

UK’s SECR Carbon Disclosures

The UK’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy is a relatively new policy that requires obligated UK business entities to disclose both their energy consumption and GHG emissions footprint.

SEC Climate Disclosures

The SEC announced these proposed changes in March 2022, with three months for commentary. When commentary closed in June, they received more opposition than expected, primarily around Scope 3 requirements.

New Regulations Pave the Way for the Building Industry

Governments all around the world are enacting policies to address both operation emissions and embodied carbon of the building industry. Neither task is easy, and solving both with require engagement from teams that support all stages of building, including design, planning, construction, and retrofits.