2024's watchword isn't wait-and-see or acceleration but common sense. Priorities include cost reduction, uncertainty minimization, stakeholder loyalty, and innovation. Efforts can be termed "accelerated decarbonization" or "human rights approach rooted in organizational reality," involving transparent, compliant, and reliable supply chains with data-driven results for EU’s CS3D.
And while these efforts can take many forms, Ksapa, a mission-driven company, remains no less than a central partner in 2024. Our experts, networks, tools, and global programs contribute to meaningful change. Continuing collaboration with Ksapa, especially in uncertain times, means focusing on critical environmental and social issues for impactful efforts and investments.
Happy New Year, and we look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Farid Baddache, CEO
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Challenges to be Met in 2024 to Boost a Just Decarbonized Transition
In our blog this month : The year 2023 witnessed several regulatory evolutions aimed at accelerating decarbonization and better addressing the social considerations inherently associated with success conditions. Themes like biodiversity and plastic waste gained prominence. In this article, we review three key challenges to follow in 2024 for both businesses and investors, whether based in or engaging with the EU.
Webinar: How to ensure socially & environmentally impactful Voluntary Carbon Markets? (23/1)
Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) have gained traction among corporates & investors over recent years and are expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. In particular, agriculture & land use (AFOLU) projects have emerged as nature-based solutions able to address climate change mitigation & adaptation. However, many controversies have come to light recently, questioning the performance and impact of some projects. This webinar will discuss up-and-coming initiatives trying to set criteria for impactful VCMs and frame the necessary conditions for VCMs to generate socially & environmentally impactful projects. Register now!
Provisional Agreement on the CS3D: Clarification of New EU Requirements
In December 2023, European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) reached a provisional agreement, which aims to enhance the protection of human rights and the environment in the EU and globally. This article gives a heads-up on what has been stabilized to date to prepare to comply, whether you’re headquartered in the EU or doing business with EU partners.
