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Simplifying Scope 3 Carbon Accounting: A Crawl-Walk-Run Approach for Consumer Companies

Simplify Scope 3 accounting: Start where you are and scale confidently with our proven Crawl-Walk-Run methodology.

3 Insights on Engaging Suppliers to Drive Emissions Reductions

The majority of emissions for most companies stems from Scope 3, so engaging suppliers is key to reducing your carbon footprint. In part two of this series, Planet FWD experts discuss which suppliers to focus on, and explore how to leverage farm-level data to drive the most impact.

CPG and Food Service

Engaging Suppliers to Drive Scope 3 Decarbonization

The majority of emissions for most companies stems from Scope 3, so engaging suppliers is key to reducing your carbon footprint. This series explores how consumer companies are using data to drive sustainable sourcing and collaborating with suppliers on emission-reducing practices to make significant progress in their decarbonization efforts.

Event recap

New York Climate Week: Scope 3 Solutions for ESG Leaders

Friday, 9/27 for NYC Climate Week by Climate Group we hosted a jam-packed session specifically on Scope 3 solutions featuring Julia Collins (Planet FWD) & Lizzy Kolar (Scope Zero)‍.

Head of Corporate Reporting and Decarbonization

Rewriting the Rules: SBTi's Net Zero Update Ignites Corporate Confusion

SBTi's latest Net Zero guidance update sparks debate as companies, led by H&M, question offsetting stance and grapple with evolving climate standards.

Charlie Quann

EUDR: A Comprehensive Guide for Consumer Companies

Learn how new EU rules combat deforestation, affect your products, and what steps to take for compliance by 2024

ESPR and Digital Product Passports: A Comprehensive Guide for the Fashion Industry

ESPR is set to revolutionize sustainability reporting for apparel companies. This in-depth guide will help you prepare for compliance.

CSRD: A Comprehensive Guide for Consumer Companies

CSRD is set to revolutionize sustainability reporting. This in-depth guide will help you prepare for compliance.

How to Pick a Carbon Accounting Solution that Fits Fashion’s Needs

The carbon accounting industry is evolving at lightning speed and fashion brands have unique needs. Here’s what to look for in a solution that can grow with your business needs and provide the adaptability and flexibility you need to grow your sustainability programs.

Apparel and Textiles

The New York Fashion Act: Strategies for Decarbonizing the Supply Chain

For brands committed to decarbonizing their supply chains, the New York Fashion Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

Head of Corporate Reporting and Decarbonization

Navigating SBTi's Revised Criteria on Carbon Offsets: What Companies Need to Know

For nearly a decade, Charlie Quann has been supporting multinational companies in the development and implementation of their science-based targets and decarbonization strategies. Read more about his thoughts on the recent updates to SBTi regarding their criteria for carbon offsets and what these changes mean for business leaders.

Charlie Quann

TCFD 101: What you need to know about reporting climate risks and opportunities

Breakdown what the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures covers and when to use these guidelines

Research Scientist Intern

The Seaweed Surge: Why CPG Leaders Are Looking to the Ocean for Sustainability

The CPG industry faces a mounting challenge: reducing its environmental impact. But amidst the pressure, a remarkable tide is turning – a surge of interest in seaweed as a game-changer for CPG sustainability.

Anjali D. Boyd

New California Climate Law (SB 253 & 261)

Learn the basics about the groundbreaking new legislation

Why choose a cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment for my food company?

By recognizing the importance of comprehensive assessments and the actionable insights they provide, companies can not only reduce their environmental impact but also foster trust and loyalty among their consumers.

What is a Product Life Cycle Assessment?

Learn how you can utilize a Life Cycle Assessment to better understand the impacts of your product throughout its entire lifecycle

How is Planet FWD’s Carbon Accounting Software Different?

Rigorous, standards-aligned life cycle assessments can help you reduce the impact of your products and company more effectively than spend-based carbon accounting

Why Choose LCA-Based Accounting Over Spend-Based Accounting

For sustainability leaders in the food industry, reducing a company's environmental footprint is of paramount importance. But to reduce, sustainability leaders need to build a solid foundation through accurately measuring the company’s footprint.

Can Biodegradable Packaging Significantly Reduce Your Company's Emissions?

Biodegradable packaging, and other alternatives, offer hope for reducing overall environmental impacts - but emissions data suggests there are probably other, more impactful approaches for emissions reductions.

Ryan Hottle

Sr. Research Scientist

Head of Climate Solutions & Science

How carbon credits play a key role in the decarbonization of the Food and Beverage Industry

The role of carbon credits in decarbonization of food, from measurement and reduction to integrating high-integrity carbon credits

Miranda Gorman, Ph.D.

Research

Science & Research Manager

A Deep Dive into Planet FWD’s Rigorous Methodology

How Planet FWD builds the deepest database in the Food & Beverage Industry

Sophia Tumin

SBTi FLAG 101: Learn the Basics

Learn the basics about setting forest, land and agriculture targets.

SBTi FLAG: A Practical Guide

A climate expert offers a deeper dive on FLAG timelines, best practices, and actions.

Guide

The Five Pillars of your Climate Action Blueprint

Identify where you stand and how to expand your climate action plans.

Advisor Blog Series

Attorney, Advisor, En-Roads Climate Ambassador, Board Director

Greenwashing is a Momentum Killer; Let’s Put It Out To Dry

How third-party verification and stronger regulation aid a credible green transition

Dahni-El Giles

Research

Senior Research Scientist

The Sizzling Debate on Electric or Gas Stoves

A PhD and Yale alum who studies GHG emissions opines on the great gas vs electric stove debate.

Weichang Yuan, Ph.D.

Food CPG

Catalysts: Building a Climate-Friendly Food Brand

‍Introducing our new webinar series Catalysts. If you’re a food and beverage operator looking to lead on sustainability, this series will uncover key learnings, milestones and ways to win on climate.

Guide