One of the biggest hurdles for businesses when embarking on their journey to net zero is the calculation required for carbon verification. Depending on the nature and size of a business, it can be quite the undertaking!

Those looking to tackle this challenge have various options available to them, including the use of dedicated carbon accounting software, which we'll explore in our latest mini-series: From Platform to Proof.

In the first episode of this series, we introduce Jay Ruckelshaus, Co-Founder and Head of Policy and Partnerships at Gravity, to explore the key drivers behind carbon accounting and reporting and how you can maximise value from going through the process.

You'll learn

·      Who is Jay Ruckelshaus?

·      Who are Gravity?

·      Why do businesses measure their carbon footprint?

·      Why is the language of business value becoming more important for sustainability professionals?

·      What are the key drivers for carbon accounting?

·      How has GHG emissions reporting helped to drive business value?

·      What should businesses be thinking about to maximise business value?

·      How can businesses keep up with ever changing sustainability legislation?

·      The importance of data quality

·      How can carbon accounting software help?

 

 

Resources

·      Gravity

·      Carbonology

 

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[02:05 ] Episode Summary – We introduce Jay Ruckelshaus, Co-Founder and Head of Policy and Partnerships at Gravity, who will accompany Mel on a 3-part mini-series diving into carbon accounting software and the value it can bring.

In this first episode, they explore the key drivers behind carbon accounting and reporting, and how businesses can maximise the value from the process.

[03:10 ] Who is Jay Ruckelshaus? Jay's involvement in sustainability was almost an inevitability, coming from a family of environmental lawyers.

Energy, climate and sustainability were topics that often came up at the dinner table, and so it remained a subject near and dear to his heart.

Initially, Jay thought he would remain in the academic world, studying polarisation and exploring how energy intensive industries think about sustainability. He found his enthusiasm spiked when working directly with companies and individuals on these topics.

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