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Local Law 97: A Wake-Up Call for NYC Property Owners

As Local Law 97 mandates emission reductions for large buildings in NYC, property owners are taking proactive steps to ensure compliance and avoid fines.

A Defining Moment: DOE’s Zero Emissions Building Standard Sets a Milestone for Net Zero Climate Ambitions in the U.S. and Beyond

The DOE has introduced a national definition of a zero emissions building, setting clear criteria for energy-efficient buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A Major Boost for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings

Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 boosts tax deductions for energy efficient commercial buildings with major incentives reaching up to $5 per sq. ft.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scope 3: Upstream and Downstream Emissions

Scope 3 emissions include the same 6 GHGs that are inventoried in Scope 1 and Scope 2 but the difference is that they appear in the product’s value stream.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scope 2: Indirect Emissions From Purchased Energy

Scope 2 emissions are purchased from, and managed by, an off-site entity, such as an electric company, a localized grid or energy district.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scope 1: Direct Company Emissions

In our continuing series, we continue with Scope 1 emissions and take a deep dive into measuring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions.

Is Your Business Ready to Measure and Report Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

Our Greenhouse Gas Series dives into the three different types of emissions used to delineate direct and indirect sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

Meaningful or Misguided: Is There a Role for Impact Investing in Your Portfolio?

Take a dive into the topic of impact investing, effects of market volatility, “greenwashing”, proposed SEC rules for ESG disclosures & evolving market reactions.

The Voluntary Carbon Offset Market

If your company is considering whether to create carbon credits for sale on the voluntary market, there are a number of key concepts to understand before beginning.

Survey Reveals Attitudes Toward ESG From Investors and Their Advisors

As Investors Focus On ESG, SEC Committee Recommends Guidelines