Carbon Accounting

UK government exploring implementation of new VCMI Scope 3 Action Code of Practice as part of live consultation

Market announces it is working on plans to introduce price premiums for sustainable metals that can support the development of low carbon innovations

But annual A List report warns 'only a select few' businesses have best-in-class net zero transition plans in place

Former EY partner David Kennedy calls for more 'partnership' with corporations as the non-profit finalises major revision to its Corporate Net Zero Standard

Blockchain can help companies comply with reporting requirements while also integrating sustainability goals into their day-to-day operations, supporting better and more confident decision making, writes EY's Clare Adelgren

Pistoia Alliance brings together likes of AstraZeneca, GSK, and Pfizer to develop industry-wide standard for measuring CO2 from clinical trials

New initiative aims to standardise data for carbon crediting projects across markets, geographies and activity types to boost transparency in carbon markets

The SBTi's long-awaited draft standard points to a potential compromise between corporates and green groups, but several important issues are still yet to be resolved

New consultation proposes scrapping rigid, top-down emissions reduction targets for corporate value chains in favour of revenue and purchasing-based goals

Nutrient, Mars and General Mills are among those involved in value-chain interventions, but accounting details still need clarifying