Perspectives Online - February: Two Webinar Recordings and a Must-Read Blog

Welcome to Perspectives Online. This just in: our stimulating conversation from COP28 featuring industry leaders at the forefront of sustainability is now available for your listening pleasure.

"Unleashing the Power of Supply Chain Decarbonization for Scope 3 Reduction" This engaging session was recorded live at COP28, and moderated by Jenny Davis-Peccoud, founder of the Sustainability practice at Bain and Company.

Featuring speakers from Schneider Electric, Bain & Company, and Phillips, this discussion offers insights and strategies to help business reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

In the meantime, there are some sustainability reporting resources for you to explore....↓

Upcoming Events

[Webinar on 13 March] Unlocking Cost-Optimisation Strategies for UK Energy and Water Non-Commodity Charges

In light of the recent energy price crisis and its impact on businesses' budgets, there's an urgent need to tackle the surge in non-commodity costs. This includes grid and tax costs linked to industrial electricity in Europe, which have increased by 73%* in the last decade alone. Even the UK is no exception to this trend, with water companies anticipating price hikes of up to 64%** to 2030 due to necessary infrastructure upgrades.

Save your seat on March 13 to learn :

• Valuable insights into how to optimise non-commodity costs to reduce your organisation's overall expenses
• An outline of the shifting landscape of non-commodity charges
• Strategies to effectively navigate and mitigate the impact of the rapidly rising charges

Register now to secure your spot and join us for this thoughtful discussion. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you can still register to receive the recording.

NEW Resource

[2024 Calendar] Global Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Calendar

Stay ahead of the world's most popular and complex reporting frameworks with our annual calendar .

Our 2024 Global Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Calendar includes:

• 1-page PDF for easy reference throughout next year
• Links to external resources, like our Sustainability Reporting Toolbox
• Nearly 70 deadlines from 60 regional and global reporting frameworks

! BONUS TIP: After you download your copy of the calendar, bookmark the resource for a quick reference to deadlines this year.

Download the calendar

?Your Action Items

• [WEBINAR RECORDING] What Makes a Successful PPA? Watch The Energyst’s discussion with Zeigo Power.
• [SUPPLEMENT REPORT] Get our new Supply Chain Decarbonization report for the latest sustainability trends, opportunities, and best practices around achieving Scope 3 ambitions.
• [MUST READ BLOG]?Guarantees of Origins (REGOs) and PPAs : Understanding the importance of hedging.

Conversation Starters

• Schneider Electric recognized as a software leader in both Energy Management and Enterprise Carbon Management by Verdantix.
• Zeigo Activate? participates in the Supporting SMEs campaign that raises awareness for the key challenges that are affecting small business and start-ups.