White papers & Reports
Explore our collection of white papers and reports for in-depth analysis and practical solutions to the environmental and business challenges faced by global corporations. Each white paper offers insights into sustainability initiatives, with a focus on carbon reduction and climate action, providing tools and strategies to drive meaningful change.
From Trend to Implementation: Corporate Green Electricity Procurement Guideline in China
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.
Unpacking SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard Version 2: Major Updates, Strategic Implications and Key Actions to Future-Proof Your Decarbonization Strategy
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.
Sectoral Roadmap to Scaling Low Carbon Construction in Hong Kong and Mainland China
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.
China Corporate Green Electricity & Green Electricity Certificate Procurement Guideline
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.
CBAM: Risks for Hard Goods Brands and Retailers
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.
Building Supply Chain Carbon Management Programmes in a World of Tariffs
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.
Analysis of Market Price Trends for Green Electricity Certificates & Green Electricity Trading in China
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.
Technical Procurement Guideline on Low Embodied Carbon Construction in Asia
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.
Action Planning Through Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MAC Curve)
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.