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One member asks, "We are looking for recommendations for a consultant to develop a renewable energy strategy to support our science-based targets. We are looking for a renewable energy strategy that will support our science-based targets and likely include a phased approach starting with our corporate facilities with potential recommendations for using renewable energy to address additional scopes and client locations." Read More

One member notes, "The most recent report on Verra was very alarming for us. While we do not currently intend to step back from our offsetting strategy (we will continue to purchase offsets for our unavoidable Scopes 1 and 2 emissions) we are considering scrubbing all references to offsets from our next ESG report. Wondering if others have considered a similar move – and would welcome any creative ideas on how to message offsets/mitigations without attracting unwanted scrutiny." Read More

One member asks, "Has anyone used an external consultant to do a pre-audit readiness assessment for their GHG data? And if yes, do you prefer financial auditors or any auditor credentialed in 14063?" Read More

One member asks, "Can anyone recommend a consulting firm with deep expertise in fleet/ employee mobility strategy development? How are people capturing fleet related impacts if the services are outsourced to a fleet mgmt. company and not company owned/managed vehicles (scope 1 or scope 3)?" Read More

One member writes, "We would like feedback on terminology around carbon. We see many different terminologies from net zero to climate neutral etc. As we start with a new project that includes reduced carbon, but also partly compensated carbon on a product line, we would love input on how you describe these - carbon reduced & compensated products. Are they Carbon neutral, Carbon free, Climate neutral, Fossil free, Carbon free, Emission free, Zero carbon?" Let's go members, what language are you using? Read More

One member asks, "We would be very interested in learning if any of the members have a recommendation for ESG consulting in the commercial real estate area?" Read More

One member asks, "I am curious if any of the members have any information related to hydropower and how the energy source is being considered in the ESG space? Curious if this is considered in the decarbonization space or if there is any avoidance related to biodiversity or social impact? Or if there are any specific criteria that would be or are part of the criteria for evaluation?" Read More

One member asks, "Our team is looking to work with a consultant this year to help us identify energy efficiency opportunities at our corporate headquarters and manufacturing site. We are envisioning that this partner will perform an energy audit to help identify opportunities, and then develop an energy efficiency roadmap with details for how to complete the recommended initiatives, including estimated cost information. We are looking for recommendations for partners to work with if anyone has performed a similar engagement – thanks!” Read More

One member asks, "Have you recently conducted a biodiversity impact assessment, and can you recommend a provider? Did they align their approach with TNFD?" Read More

One member asks, "I’m interested to know 1) if companies are still putting an ESG goal on the annual goals for the C-suite executives and 2) if they are, would they be willing to share the goals they have crafted for the C-suite/ELT team to share?" Read More