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POLICY & GUIDELINES
Understanding the policy and guidelines will allow your business to make informed decisions and readiness to take appropriate steps on your road to net-zero.
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Net Zero – An introduction to businesses
HSBC in collaboration with Carbon Intelligence has developed this guide to support businesses on their journey to Net Zero. The guide lays the foundations for an ambitious carbon reduction strategy to provide a credible sustainability position with customers, employees and investors.
Free
A plan for transitioning infrastructure to net zero
This report examines the contribution of the UK’s infrastructure systems in achieving net-zero by 2050. Specifically, the report sets out a range of recommendations for overcoming the seven policy obstacles that the Committee on Climate Change identified in its advice to government on what is required to meet the net-zero target
Free
Sustainable development analysis grid
Give direction to sustainable development policies, strategies, programs or projects (PSPPs), in order to address their shortcomings and/or assess their progress. Excel form (in French) guideline (English). Multi-criteria decision-making tool, helpful for goalsetting and general screening.
Useful for Startups, companies >2 yrs, political community and procurement.
Application: company, product and service level.
Free
Chapter Zero Board Toolkit
A guide and interactive climate readiness check, designed to help you identify your Current State, understand related Implications for Risk and Performance, identify Target State, and align on ambition.
Useful for Startups and companies >2 yrs
Application: company level.
Free
The Climate Justice Playbook for business
This Playbook provides insights, guidance, and case studies of companies that are seeking to advance climate justice in their operations, supply chains, and in the communities they impact.
Useful for Startups and companies >2 yrs
Application: company level.
Free
EU business efficiency assessment toolkit
Database of effective self assessment tools to benchmark organisational performance around resource efficiency and accompanying educational materials on taking action
Useful for Startups and companies >2 yrs
Application: company level.
Free