ESG
Sustainability
May 2, 2024
Integrating Sustainability and Energy Management: Insights from WatchWire by Tango’s Second Annual INTEGRATE User Conference
In April, WatchWire by Tango brought together industry leaders, innovators, and clients for the second annual INTEGRATE User Conference, held at Virgin Hotels New York City. This year's conference centered on the critical theme of integrating energy and sustainability within…
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Sustainability
Net Zero
May 1, 2024
Defining Sustainability Goals: Net Zero vs. Carbon Neutral, etc.
Carbon Neutral Carbon neutral means that any CO2 released into the atmosphere from a company's activities is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed. Everything you do produces carbon dioxide. Being "carbon neutral" means that you, or the operations of…
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Sustainability
April 16, 2024
Sustainability for Accounting Firms
The Role of Accountants in Sustainability Accountants are uniquely positioned to influence sustainable practices within their firms and client organizations. They have the expertise to measure and report on ESG performance, assess risks and opportunities related to sustainability, and integrate…
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Carbon Accounting
Sustainability
April 2, 2024
Collecting Finance-Grade Emissions Data
Finance-grade emissions data refers to emissions information that is of sufficient accuracy, completeness, and reliability to inform financial decisions. This data is crucial for: Risk Management: Identifying and quantifying climate-related risks to financial assets. Investment Decisions: Guiding investors towards sustainable…
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Climate Technology
Energy Efficiency
Energy Management
Procurement & Energy Risk
Sustainability
March 19, 2024
How to Decarbonize and Create Value
Markets are rewarding decarbonization because decarbonization has benefits. The need for carbon data isn’t being driven by securities regulation, it is being driven by market rewards, consumer preferences, financial costs and incentives, reputational benefits, and a recognition that higher carbon…
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Regulatory
March 19, 2024
How to Prepare for the SEC Climate Rule
Background: While the final rule takes a much narrower approach than what the SEC proposed in 2022, it marks a significant change in the level of climate-related information publicly listed companies must disclose in the US. The rule requires companies…
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Energy Efficiency
Regulatory
Sustainability
March 18, 2024
Understanding Green Leases
What are Green Leases? Green leases, also known as "energy-aligned leases" or "high-performance leases," are agreements that incorporate terms encouraging sustainable practices and energy efficiency into the leasing of buildings. At their core, green leases are designed to align the…
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Regulatory
March 8, 2024
SEC Climate Rule: Explained
Key Takeaways from the SEC Climate Rule: Reporting Material Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Large Accelerated Filers (LAFs) and Accelerated Filers (AFs) will require disclosure of Scope 1 and/or Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a phased-in…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
Carbon Accounting
Regulatory
Sustainability
February 27, 2024
Measuring Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 Carbon Accounting Companies are faced with a daunting level of complexity when trying to assess Scope 3 emissions because they take place outside of organizational boundaries and cannot be measured directly. This is on top of the fact…
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