In Part 8 of our white paper series Navigating the Renewable Energy Market in China, we provide a practical guide to corporate Green Electricity (GE) procurement. The report introduces the end-to-end procurement process and key decision points, helping companies develop effective GE procurement strategies and strengthen supply chain resilience.
The SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard Version 2 is on the horizon, expected to be published this year. In our latest white paper, we explore the proposed updates, unpack their strategic implications, and outline the critical actions organizations must take to prepare for what lies ahead.
This report provides a comprehensive roadmap and actionable policy recommendations to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon construction in Hong Kong and Mainland China, emphasizing harmonized carbon accounting, robust regulations, and collaborative supply chain strategies to drive significant reductions in embodied carbon across the sector.
Part 7 of our white paper series ‘Navigating the Renewable Energy Market in China’ provides a practical guide for companies in China to navigate Green Electricity (GE) and Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) procurement, aligning energy sourcing with carbon neutrality and ESG goals.
In Part 1 of our white paper series Understanding the Financial Impacts of CBAM, we unpack the cost risks that the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism poses for hard goods brands and retailers. This report examines how carbon tariffs will impact supply chains, outlines key financial exposure scenarios, and provides recommendations for companies to manage rising CBAM costs through effective supply chain decarbonization.
In our latest white paper, we explore the impact of incoming US Government import tariffs on global supply chains. This report provides strategies for multinational brands to manage carbon risks, maintain supplier relationships, and drive emissions reductions amidst new tariff frameworks.
In Part 6 of our white paper series ‘Navigating the Renewable Energy Market in China’, we analyze the market price trends for Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) and green electricity trading. This report examines policy evolution, supply-demand dynamics, and pricing mechanisms, providing strategic recommendations for enterprises to optimize their green electricity procurement and decarbonization strategies.
The Technical Procurement Guideline on Low Embodied Carbon Construction presents a standardised and Asia-focused approach for evaluating and incorporating low carbon construction strategies and processes into procurement tenders, with consistency, transparency, and accountability as the tenet in the adoption of low carbon strategies, ultimately contributing to the global efforts in mitigating climate change. The Guideline aims to align and streamline the integration of sustainable practices in the construction industry, thereby promoting environmental responsibility and delivering market signal to the whole value chain.
The first paper in our white paper series, ‘A Stitch in Time: Decarbonizing the Apparel Industry’, introduces the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MAC Curve), a tool that helps brands prioritize and plan GHG emission reduction measures, cost-effectively. To illustrate its use, we present a case study of our action planning project with a large American outdoor apparel and equipment brand.
In part 5 of our white paper series ‘Navigating the Renewable Energy Market in China’, we look at the new GEC policy, introduced in August 2023, sharing the key points from the policy and our recommendations for Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) procurement in China following this update.
