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Streamlining ESG data collection for frameworks & standards reporting

Greenstone is holding a webinar on 'Streamlining ESG data collection for frameworks & standards reporting' on Thursday 20th April, 11am New York / 4pm London.

Greenstone participates in CDP’s API pilot to streamline CDP reporting

We are pleased to announce that Greenstone is one of the CDP Accredited Solutions Providers participating in the CDP Disclosure API pilot project in 2023.

Understanding GHG Protocol and its role in measuring GHG emissions

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a major contributor to climate change, thus reduction efforts are crucial in addressing global environmental challenges. It is important to have a standardised methodology for measuring and reporting such emissions, in order to track these efforts and mitigate the effects of emissions.

The GHG Protocol is a widely recognised standardised framework for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions. It provides guidelines and tools for companies, governments, and other organisations to measure and report their GHG emissions in a consistent and transparent manner.

ISSB confirms content of two new Sustainability Disclosure Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) met in Montreal recently and announced its final decision on the technical content of its initial two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The ISSB’s Standards will now go through a thorough drafting and formal ‘balloting’ approval process, ahead of their issuance towards the end of Q2 2023.

SBTi releases survey report on scope 3 science-based targets

SBTi recently released “Catalysing Value Chain Decarbonisation”, a comprehensive, global and cross-sector survey to better understand the barriers and limitations companies face when baselining, setting and delivering scope 3 science-based targets.

Greenstone implements new EDCI API enabling direct data submission

Greenstone is delighted to announce that it is one of the first ESG platforms to enable private equity firms to submit data to the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) via an in-bound API. This API integration, launched by EDCI on February 15, 2023, will streamline and ease the annual EDCI data submission process for General Partners (GPs) and their respective portfolio companies.

Greenstone to speak at Responsible Investment Forum in New York

Greenstone is proud to be speaking at the Responsible Investment Forum: New York 2023 event on 1-2 March. Held in New York across 2 days, this event will bring together institutional investors and fund managers to explore opportunities in ESG; from value creation to implementing an effective ESG strategy.

What is PCAF and how can financial institutions participate?

Partnership for Accounting Financials (PCAF) is a worldwide collaboration of financial institutions that work together to develop and implement a harmonised approach to assess and disclose financed emissions. ‘Financed emissions’ are the GHG emissions relating to loans, underwriting, investments, and other financial services and products.

Greenstone to sponsor GreenBiz 2023

Greenstone is a proud sponsor of GreenBiz 23 in Arizona, USA in February 14-16. This three-day event positioned as the ‘premier annual event for sustainable business leaders’ is much anticipated by the sustainability community in North America.

CDP reporting in 2023 – what to expect and how to prepare

Greenstone is holding a webinar on 'CDP reporting in 2023 – what to expect and how to prepare' on Wednesday 01 March, 11am New York / 4pm London.