Climate Action

Taking the Lead Towards Setting Science-Based Targets to Achieve Net-Zero

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Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly-defined path to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. The new UN Global Compact Academy E-learning Course on Science-Based Targets will guide you in the process of setting a science-based target in support of a net-zero future. This e-learning course will guide you in the process …

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New Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance

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In a bid to supporting, financing and accelerating the climate transition, the Green and Social Bond Principles has launched clear guidelines on the disclosures that should be made by issuers on their climate change strategy when raising funds in debt capital markets. The new Climate Transition Finance Handbook clarifies the information that should be made publicly available …

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Who Else Wants To Be Successful With Climate Financing Proposals?

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Despite the efforts of sustainable development practitioners, it is no longer news that most climate funding proposals are not honoured or approved due to reasons best known to the funding entities. This indeed has stalled numerous green projects and deprived communities of enhanced resilience to climate risks/shocks. Owing to this recurring condition, Green Climate Fund …

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Master the Audit of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001

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ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. The standard specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. Why Environmental Management ? In businesses, organisations and society at large, Environmental Management is a priority because we get …

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Tools for Delivering Sustainable Solutions to Environmental Problems

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With input from IEMA, this postgraduate-level module introduces you to several tools used to prevent and overcome environmental problems, particularly environmental management systems (EMS) and environmental audits. The level 7 Certificate of Credit in Tools for Delivering Sustainable Solutions to Environmental Problems is a 20 credit module providing a critical understanding of the sources and …

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#SustyJob: Climate Finance Advisor to the Federal Government of Nigeria

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Nigeria developed an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to achieve the Paris agreement, encompassing five sectors, including: agriculture, power, oil and gas, transport and industry. To fully achieve the conditional targets of the NDC, Nigeria will require substantial finance from national and international resources, from both the private sector and international development institutions. Nigeria has …

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Carbon Neutrality and Implications for the Supply Chain

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In recent times, we have seen numerous announcements of corporate carbon neutrality targets. Organisations are now setting carbon-reduction goals and targets in line with their sustainability commitments to mitigating climate change. As a core necessity, climate change strategy is critical to businesses, government and industry. In implementing effective climate change mitigation measures, the ability to …

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Climate-Related Disclosures 101: The Basics

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The current state of affairs in our “post-normal times” has brought environment and climate matters to the limelight. Not a day goes by without the news of sustainability issues and trends affecting companies and capital markets. Additionally, there is now a growing global recognition that organisations and businesses alike need to consider environmental and climate-related …

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Fully Funded PhD Studentship for Sustainable Innovation at Heathrow

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Heathrow has a bold ambition towards a future of sustainable aviation. Its sustainability strategy – Heathrow 2.0 – sets stretching objectives in diverse areas such as community wellbeing, climate change and the circular economy. This project is central to Heathrow’s ambition to deliver an exemplar sustainable airport for the future, ensuring that the infrastructure and …

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Call for Climate Innovators in Nigeria

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Do you have innovative and sustainable climate friendly ideas? If yes, you are welcome to apply to be a part of the Regional Youth Roundtable on Climate Action. This event will serve as an incubation of ideas to further strengthen Nigeria’s position as a country member of the United Nations’ Youth Engagement and Public Mobilization …

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