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👀 Coming soon… We asked over 2,000 Australians across 4 generations: → What terms they understand when it comes to sustainability → What they think these terms mean → And what terms they trust and what they don’t The findings? 🤔 Well, they’ll challenge and change the way you write your next packaging label, ad, or sustainability report. Our new research report drops August 28th! Want to be first in the know? 🔔 👉 Hit the bell on our profile to make sure you don’t miss the release next week! #ConsumerTrust #SustainabilityComm #ResearchReport

We're so proud to announce that South Pole has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability and integrity excellence! 🏅 EcoVadis, one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings. This is a big step up from our Bronze rating last year and is a testament to our team's relentless focus on sustainability and integrity. 🌱 🌏 🙌 How have we been improving? ✅ Enhanced our compliance, quality, and risk management systems with a new independent team of 17 experts ✅ Refined our procurement processes and maintained our commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity ✅ Developed strong protocols for Know Your Counterparty (KYC) and an Ethical Partnership Policy developed by our Compliance team ✅ Developed an extensive sustainability framework that further integrates ESG topics within our operations ✅ Made significant progress in gender parity, with no gender pay gap and women holding 50% of executive team positions ✅ Enhanced People and Culture policies and procedures A huge thank you to our entire team for their hard work and dedication to our mission! 🙏💚🤝 🐧 From South Pole CEO Dr. Daniel Klier: "We are delighted to receive the EcoVadis Gold Medal. Setting ambitious goals and executing with dedication, our team has made significant progress, moving from bronze to gold in one year. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations." #EcoVadis #Sustainability #Integrity #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation

China's renewable energy landscape has changed the game for global businesses 🇨🇳⚡️ 🌎 For years, sourcing credible green electricity in China was a complex challenge. But in May 2025, RE100 officially announced that China's Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) are now fully aligned with its international standards. This landmark decision means no additional declarations are needed for businesses to use them for their renewable energy claims. 👉 This is big news for companies with a footprint in China. You can now confidently invest in renewable energy, knowing your claims are verifiable and will contribute to your global climate goals, including RE100 and net-zero targets. 😎 From on-site solar to flexible Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), there are now clear pathways to decarbonise your operations and supply chains in this critical market. ➡️ Swipe to learn more about the key changes, your sourcing options and how to navigate this new terrain. Full blog: https://lnkd.in/ePVNhm2F #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonisation #EnergyTransition #PowerPurchaseAgreement #PPA

We’ve just published our 2024 Impact Report 🚀 With regulation evolving and scrutiny increasing, the expectations for transparency and quality were (and still are) more important than ever! We responded with renewed focus: delivering true climate impact while reinforcing the trust that underpins our work. 💪 2024 was a year of transformation at South Pole: → We appointed a new Chair of the Board, Dame Inga Beale → Significantly strengthened our risk team and introduced a market-leading approach to ensuring integrity, led by Leïla Kamdem  → Set up a Strategic Advisory Board with diverse and experienced voices from across climate, finance and policy We’re proud of the developments and progress we’ve made to strengthen the integrity not only for our projects but more broadly across the carbon market. We assessed 400+ climate risks (valued at 10 billion Euros), defined over 100 resilience measures for our clients and had the privilege of working with some incredible partners that resulted in major milestones like: ✅ The launch of the Asia Centre of Carbon Excellence ✅ The development of the Coal to Clean Credit Initiative (CCCI) methodology (which Verra approved this year 🎉) ✅ Capacity building in Article 6  ✅ Huge strides forward in the availability of certified carbon credit removals (CDRs) through NextGen CDR We’re extremely grateful to our employees, partners and clients who have contributed to this progress and innovation. 💚 🐧 From our CEO Dr. Daniel Klier: “This is what rebuilding trust looks like in practice: clearer standards, stronger partnerships and deeper accountability. It’s how we strengthen our foundations and stay true to our purpose. Let’s move forward—faster and together.”  🤝 Swipe for some highlights in numbers from across our operations  👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g4qePHjs

🔮 What’s next for Net Zero? Two CEOs weigh in. 🌍 Last month, David Kennedy (CEO, SBTi) and Dr. Daniel Klier (CEO, South Pole) came together for a powerful conversation on the future of the Net Zero Standard and what it really means for businesses. 💼⚡ 💬 From the why behind SBTi’s new draft to how companies can get ahead of the curve, they answered the top 10 audience questions submitted by sustainability professionals around the world. 🌐📈 If you're looking to move from ambition to action on climate, this is your guide.  #NetZero #SBTi #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #CorporateSustainability

Power Purchase Agreement ⚡️ They’ve shifted from a sustainability "nice-to-have" to a strategic boon. PPAs were initially a way to buy renewable energy at scale and claim environmental benefits… But today, they serve as a multifunctional strategic tool 💡 With energy price volatility and rising regulatory pressure from standards like the CSRD, simply buying unbundled certificates may not be enough. Stakeholders demand credible impact, and leaders need resilient energy strategies. 👉 PPAs offer a direct line to new clean energy projects, a long-term hedge against cost uncertainty and the traceable data needed to meet today's stringent reporting requirements. 📊 The market is maturing, but competition for the best projects is heating up. 🔥 Companies that act now can secure a decisive advantage. 💪 ➡️ Swipe to learn more about why PPAs and why now Read the full blog for a deeper dive:  https://lnkd.in/emVwa8ud #PowerPurchaseAgreement #PPA #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonisation #EnergyTransition

Launched today: The SBTi Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard! For the first time, banks, asset owners and managers, private equity firms, and other financial institutions will be able to set science-based targets aligned with net-zero. Created in close consultation with financial institutions, NGOs, academia, and industry, and fully aligned with the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, the new Standard provides clear, actionable guidance to align lending, investment, insurance and capital markets activities with limiting global warming and achieving net-zero by 2050 at the latest. The Standard is designed to address key challenges, with: - Expanded asset class coverage to ensure broad applicability. - Guidance on decarbonizing the built environment.  - Requirements on emissions inventory quality and transparency, deforestation and fossil fuel finance.  - The option for financial institutions to focus on their customer’s net-zero alignment, as an alternative to setting pathways for financed emissions. By setting targets against the Standard, financial institutions can strengthen resilience, meet stakeholder expectations, manage climate risks and position themselves as leaders in the global transition to a net-zero economy. 👉 Explore the SBTi Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard here: https://lnkd.in/eURUUVWS #SBTi #NetZero #ClimateFinance #FinancialInstitutions 

🐧 Catch up on South Pole CEO Dr. Daniel Klier's latest insights in Euractiv on why the EU’s updated 2040 climate target — a 90% cut from 1990 emissions — is one of the most consequential climate decisions of the decade 👇 The proposal to allow a small portion of international carbon credits to be used towards the target is a positive step forward. Likewise, with the inclusion of domestic project-based removal credits in the EU’s Emission Trading System. 🌱   “As the EU balances net zero with energy security, competitiveness, growth and defence, carbon markets are reemerging as a legitimate pillar of its climate policy. It’s not just a residual fix, but a driver of finance, innovation and global cooperation. The risk isn’t utilising carbon markets. It’s failing to act at the scale and speed the climate crisis demands.“ - Dr. Daniel Klier 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNqhnfkx #CarbonMarkets #Article6 #EUClimatePolicy #EU2040 #ClimateFinance #ClimateLeadership

Heads up, Australia! 🇦🇺 As of this month, the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) are officially in effect, ushering in a new era for corporate sustainability and climate risk disclosures and we are here to help. Here's a quick look at what's changing: → AASB S1: Voluntary, best-practice sustainability disclosures → AASB S2: Mandatory climate-related disclosures for qualifying entities ⏰ Phased Rollout: Beginning January 2025 (Group 1) through July 2027 (Group 3) While built on the ISSB's global baseline, ASRS is uniquely tailored for Australia, with distinct expectations, particularly around scope 3 emissions and methodology. Stay informed and prepare your business for these vital changes! Click through to learn more about how you can prepare 👉 📘 Read our Quickguide to ASRS to find out what it means for you and how to stay ahead of the curve 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_gES_sC #SustainabilityReporting #ASRS #AustraliaSustainability #CorporateReporting #ClimateDisclosure #Australia 

The #SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard is evolving, and businesses are looking for clarity on the path ahead 🌱🌍 To cut through the complexity, South Pole CEO Dr. Daniel Klier sat down with the Science Based Targets initiative CEO David Kennedy to answer your questions. From the business case for decarbonisation to the role of carbon credits and sector-specific guidance, we’ve summarised the key insights to help your business move forward with confidence. The message is clear: don't wait to take action ⏰ 📖 Read our latest blog where we’ve summarised the answer to the top 10 most pressing questions or watch the full recording 👉 https://lnkd.in/efCPgjNE #NetZero #ClimateAction #ScienceBasedTargets #Sustainability