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For Sustainability Managers, tackling Scope 3 emissions is one of the most pressing and complex challenges. Unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which focus on direct and energy-related emissions, Scope 3 emissions encompass the broader value chain, from the extraction of raw materials to the use of sold products. Given the value chain as a significant contributor to global emissions, addressing Scope 3 emissions is critical to achieving corporate sustainability goals and aligning with global climate targets.

In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern, it’s a central pillar of long-term business strategy. For Sustainability Managers, the challenge is clear: integrate sustainability into the core of your organisation’s operations while demonstrating its value to shareholders. But how do we ensure that sustainability accounting not only supports long-term corporate strategy but also drives shareholder value?

As the global push toward sustainability intensifies, the Oil and Gas industry faces mounting pressure to account for and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (those from direct operations and purchased energy) are often the first focus, Scope 3 emissions pose a far more complex challenge. These indirect emissions occur throughout the value chain, from raw material extraction to the end use of sold products, making them a critical yet daunting area to tackle.

As businesses continue to embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, 2025 will see an even greater emphasis on compliance with ESG regulations. From the UK and EU to the Middle East, companies are facing an increasingly complex landscape of laws, standards, and expectations that demand transparency and accountability.

Sustainability, a term once associated with idealistic corporate citizenship, has evolved into a complex and often contentious issue. It's a double-edged sword, simultaneously hailed as a crucial global priority and dismissed as a passing trend. 

COP29 concluded with a commitment of $300 billion annually by 2035 to support developing nations in combating climate change, tripling the previous $100 billion annual pledge.

The London Build Expo 2024 was a blast! With over 700 speakers crammed into a few action-packed days, we did our best to catch as many of them as possible. Sustainability took centre stage, underscoring its vital importance in the construction industry. Here are some key takeaways from the two days:

The journey to a sustainable future starts with a fundamental question: why is a flight often cheaper than a train journey? This discrepancy isn’t just about economics; it’s about a system that prioritises convenience over sustainability.

If we permit the term ‘responsible investment’ as sustainable finance practitioners, does that mean there are ‘irresponsible’ (reckless or other) investments? If so, what do those investments then look like?

We had a great two days at the Net Zero Festival listening to some fascinating talks and meeting some very exciting innovators in the sustainability space. There was a broad array of topics ranging from greenwashing regulation to space solar power. Here are some of our takeaways from the event: