Aligned Incentives

Tech companies increasingly demand reliable electronics LCA data for Scope 3 accounting, science-based targets, and GHG reduction strategies. At the recent 2024 Electronics Goes Green conference, our Chief Strategy Officer, Sarah Boyd, and coauthors shared insights on addressing the electronics lifecycle inventory data gaps and introduced a practitioner’s guide to collecting representative semiconductor and IC data for effective LCA and decarbonization strategies. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUfin524 #ElectronicsGoesGreen2024 #ICT #LCA Fraunhofer IZM

Get ready for Climate Week! Over 600 in-person and online events will take place across New York City, starting on September 22. Tens of thousands of participants from governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities will come together to drive climate action. Planning to attend? Check out our curated guide featuring 12 top events for corporate sustainability professionals, along with additional exploration activities and tips: 👉https://lnkd.in/gvnRzVAK #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction #CorporateSustainability Climate Group

The "ESG culture wars" have dimmed the appeal of #ESG among many executives. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Oxford professor and SASB founding chairman Robert Eccles argues that the acronym will eventually fade away. Instead, corporations should focus on defining their roles as responsible businesses. After two years of extensive research, Prof. Eccles proposes three strategies for companies: 🔹 Be Clear About Your Purpose: Focus on material ESG issues that directly impact shareholder value, understanding your company's capabilities and limitations in addressing societal and environmental challenges. 🔹 Be Candid in Sustainability Reporting: Use standardized frameworks to avoid greenwashing and greenhushing. Companies in Europe should comply with the #CSRD, #GRI disclosers should continue their practices, and all companies should adopt the #ISSB standards. 🔹 Be Constructive in Shareholder and Stakeholder Engagements: Proactively engage with shareholders, NGOs, policymakers, and industry associations to understand diverse perspectives, shape the sustainability narrative, and advocate for necessary regulations while acknowledging limitations. At Aligned Incentives, we partner with global industry leaders to develop high-return sustainability strategies by integrating granular impact assessments, financial analyses, and stakeholder engagement. Let’s work together towards a more responsible business future! 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/djbp4bgH #CorporateSustainability #ResponsibleBusiness

Double materiality has become a cornerstone in corporate reporting since its introduction in the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) last year. Companies need to understand and implement double materiality assessments to ensure compliance and drive strategic growth.  👉 Read our blog to explore the concept of double materiality, its role under CSRD, and a step-by-step assessment guide: https://lnkd.in/gaDu4HeE #DoubleMateriality #CSRD #CorporateSustainability Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

The U.S. poultry industry has made significant strides in sustainability over the past 60 years. However, continued innovation is essential for meeting ambitious net zero targets. Our LCA expert, Ben Putman, recently shared insights at the #ChickenMarketingSummit on how the industry is driving towards net zero and the challenges ahead. View the presentation slides to learn more about: 🔹 The role of the #SBTi and its #FLAG targets. 🔹 Historical GHG reductions and their contributing factors. 🔹 Challenges in tracking Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. 🔹 Future opportunities for a sustainable poultry industry. 👉 Download slides with notes here: https://lnkd.in/gT_PAKgR 🐔 WATTPoultry Events #NetZero #RegenarativeAgriculture #CorporateSustainability

Green bonds have grown significantly over the past decade. Companies utilizing green bonds for net-zero climate transitions are encouraged to follow additional disclosure guidelines established by the ICMA - International Capital Market Association. 👉 Read our blog to learn more about these guidelines and the process for issuing climate transition-themed green bonds: https://lnkd.in/gGERVCdQ #ClimateTransition #GreenBonds #CorporateSustainability

Companies are facing increasing pressure to report carbon footprints of extensive product sets or their entire portfolios. This surge is driven by impending sustainability regulations, demands from institutional buyers and customers, as well as internal eco-design and decarbonization strategies. In our latest blog, we delve into five key drivers for product carbon footprint at scale, implementation challenges, and a structured approach for LCA reporting at scale. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpRuPby2 #CorporateSustainability #ProductCarbonFootprint #LCA #EPD

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Thai Union Group PCL., the world’s leading seafood producer. We will support Thai Union’s SeaChange® 2030 sustainability strategy through advanced Scope 3 analytical capabilities. This partnership marks a significant expansion of our GenAI-powered enterprise sustainability planning solution into Asia, beyond the US and Europe. Our partnership will focus on:  🔹 Pinpointing emission drivers and mitigation opportunities in specific activities across the seafood value chain.  🔹 Providing in-depth, transparent footprint for every SKU across thousands of products. 🔹 Enabling cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement with secure access to tailored information. "Aligned Incentives stands out in its ability to provide actionable insights on Scope 3 emissions and offer detailed product-level inventories. Offering that level of visibility is critical to Thai Union so we can track and communicate our progress, as well as drive engagement with stakeholders in hotspot areas.” — Adam Brennan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union. 👉 Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gaNbyWxF #CorporateSustainability #ThaiUnion #Scope3

The Science Based Targets Network has released new resources for companies setting nature-based targets, making the process more accessible while maintaining scientific integrity. Key resources include:  📘 Updated technical guidance on assessing and prioritizing impacts and setting freshwater and land targets: https://lnkd.in/dCPqXV76  💡New Corporate Manual - an easy-to-read yet comprehensive summary of the technical guidance: https://lnkd.in/erNHZ2B5  🌳 New Pilot Summary Report with initial learnings, key benefits, and best practices: https://lnkd.in/eQ-H9ndV Read our blog for a quick introduction to SBTN and how it aligns with TNFD to support business strategy on nature and biodiversity: https://lnkd.in/gm_UqJQh #SBTN #NatureAction #CorporateBiodiversity

Science Based Targets initiative has released its Monitoring Report 2023, reaffirming significant global progress in setting ambitious emissions reduction targets. Here are some notable findings: 🔹 Continued growth: 2,125 companies set science-based targets (SBTs) for the first time in 2023, a 113% increase from 2022. 🔹 Asian expansion: Japan led with the most organizations (768) setting SBTs, and India experienced a remarkable 520% growth.  🔹 Corporate progress: Large companies (excluding SMEs and FIs) with validated targets increased by 57%. 🔹 Net-Zero surge: 449 organizations validated Net-Zero targets in 2023, accounting for 20% of all targets set, and a 245% growth since 2022.  🔹 Industry trends: The services and manufacturing sectors dominated, with a total SBT share of 58%. Biotech, healthcare, and pharma saw the highest growth, at 222%. 👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gqrCBJ3Y #CorporateSustainability #ClimateAction #SBTi