Anna Asikainen

The question for CSOs shouldn’t be “what should I buy?” The carbon credit market has been through some rough years. Credibility challenges, demand change and falling prices.... Quite often, credits were used as part of PR strategy rather than a tool for real impact. But let’s not forget: 1. Decarbonization comes first 2. Credits complement and don't replace But one might ask, why carbon credits matter if we focus on decarbonisation? Large-scale carbon removal has to grow by 30 by 2030 and by 1000 times by 2050 to align with net zero targets. And carbon credits are one of the fastest ways to channel funding into these solutions. What CSOs must learn? - Your strategy is not a shopping list. Don’t ask “what can I buy?” Ask “what are my climate and business goals?” - Think long-term and diversify portfolio across different projects including carbon avoidance and nature-based. - Be transparent and report carbon reductions as well credit use openly. Don't only report your net zero target! What are 7 things you need to know about sustainability in 2025? Check out this: https://lnkd.in/dbTuvACp What is the cost of inaction? Check out this: https://lnkd.in/dfWk58eE ➡️ Follow Majd Fayyad for more insights about sustainability and decabonisation 🔄 Repost and share with CSOs in your network MajdTalks

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The EU sustainability earthquake continues: 6 critical updates across the new ESRS and what these changes mean for filers. In the newest release from EFRAG, elements have been streamlined, some simplified, and others removed entirely. Here are the 6 key updates to the ESRS: 1. Simplification of the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) 2. Better readability and conciseness of sustainability statements and improved connectivity with corporate reporting 3. Critical modification of the relationship between General Disclosure Requirements (GDRs) and topical specifications 4. Improved understandability, clarity, and accessibility of the standards 5. Introduction of other suggested horizontal burden-reduction reliefs 6. Enhanced interoperability with ISSB standards (IFRS S1 and S2) The consultation is linked below and is open for comment until 29 September 2025. Our team at D. A. Carlin and Company has done a deep dive analysis into the changes across the ESRS and what they mean. It will go out exclusively to our newsletter subscribers tomorrow. Get on the list and stay up to speed by subscribing to our newsletter (link below in the comments and in my bio). #CSRD #ESRS #Sustainabilitydisclosures #ESGregulation

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How should sustainability professionals prepare—without burning out? A lot of sustainability professionals I know are carrying two heavy truths at once: 1. The pace of change is nowhere near fast enough. 2. The world around us is increasingly unwilling—or unable—to prioritise sustainability. We’re in a phase of geopolitical fragmentation, economic volatility, and cultural revaluation. The capital isn’t flowing the way it did. Budgets are tightening. Long-term thinking is being deferred in favour of short-term survival. > And yet we know: a 3 degree hotter future is still in play. This is where it gets hard—because the urgency hasn’t gone away. But the political and financial tailwinds have. --- So how do we plan over the next three years? Not just the next framework, fund cycle, or strategy refresh—but the three years ahead of us, with all their contradictions. Here’s what I’m holding: 🔹 Focus on high-impact reduction, not just targets We may not have the capital for everything—but we can still push for emissions reductions where it moves the needle most. Let’s not confuse perfection with impact. 🔹 Plan for a warmer, more volatile reality We can’t afford to build as if 1.5°C is guaranteed. We need to design portfolios, places, and supply chains for volatility—climate, financial, and geopolitical. 🔹 Recognise capital pressure—and work with it Where the capital goes may not align with climate or justice. But we can still design for resilience: unlocking co-benefits, reducing operational risk, and embedding value in context. 🔹 Support each other—professionally and personally The exhaustion is real. So is the grief. We’re going to need new forms of collaboration—inside firms, across sectors, and within ourselves. --- > Sustainability now means preparing for a future that may not support it. So take care of your capacity. Align your work with what can still shift. And speak honestly about what’s no longer viable—so we can focus on what still is. Because adaptiveness may no longer be optional. It’s becoming the foundation of meaningful sustainability. #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #CapitalMarkets #Resilience #ClimateStrategy #Finance #LeadingFromTheEdge

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Nature-based solutions aren’t just a nice-to-have anymore, they’re becoming central to climate and disaster risk planning! The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) just released a practical toolkit to help countries integrate NbS into disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲: → It gives governments a clear playbook to stocktake climate and hazard data, identify NbS entry points, and plan solutions that work for both people and ecosystems → It emphasizes the role of Indigenous and local knowledge in shaping impactful adaptation measures → From mangrove restoration to watershed management, the toolkit showcases real projects that reduce risks while improving livelihoods → NbS must be embedded in national climate and DRR policies, not as side projects but as a core part of planning with inclusive governance This is more than guidance, it’s a framework to make nature a frontline partner in resilience building. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. Credit: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Follow Tajeshwar S. Goyal, CFA for more such content. #naturebasedsolutions #climateadaptation #disasterriskreduction #sustainability #resilience

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5 Sustainability Pillars Every Professional Should Know Most people think sustainability = recycling. Here's what it actually includes: Environmental Action ↳ • Renewable energy adoption (solar, wind, hydro) • Biodiversity protection and habitat restoration   • Circular economy implementation • Climate resilience planning Social Impact ↳ • Gender equality and racial justice initiatives • Sustainability education and awareness programs • Healthcare equity and mental health support • Affordable housing development Economic Growth ↳ • Green job creation and eco-tourism • Ethical supply chain management • Fair trade practices • Sustainable manufacturing processes Community Engagement ↳ • Plant-based lifestyle choices • Local environmental advocacy • Community gardens and renewable cooperatives • Plastic-free campaign participation Solution Implementation ↳ • Carbon pricing mechanisms • Green subsidy programs • Smart grid technology • Behavioral change initiatives The reality: Sustainability touches every aspect of business and life. Every decision you make today shapes tomorrow's world. What sustainability action will you take this week? Share your commitment below and let's inspire each other to create real change. ♻️ Repost to help people in your network. And follow me for more posts like this.

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🌍 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲! What do you think is the next big shift in ESG disclosure? From early environmental standards like ISO 14001 to today’s global sustainability reporting frameworks, this visual shows how ESG reporting, regulation, and investor expectations have matured; gradually converging toward global alignment. Source: IFC - International Finance Corporation #ESG #Sustainability #Reporting #NetZero #CorporateResponsibility #InvestorInsights

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🌿 A must read: the newly released nature-based revenues model on the Indigenous-led Great Bear Rainforest Project Finance for Permanence (PFP)—part of the Revenues for Nature series [https://lnkd.in/eimEpaUx]. This pioneering model blends long-term conservation, Indigenous leadership, and sustainable community development. The PFP approach, as demonstrated in the Great Bear Rainforest, brings upfront, multi-sector funding and builds durable governance to protect ecosystems and empower communities. Since 2007, this model has enabled Coast Funds to manage an initial C$120 million, catalyzing nearly C$300 million more in investments. These funds have supported: => First Nations-led stewardship => Renewable energy projects => Sustainable enterprises => Research and innovation => New jobs and livelihoods 🌱…and preserving 6.4 million hectares - an area the size of Ireland - under long-term Indigenous stewardship. I sincerely encourage everyone in the finance, environment, philanthropy, and policy communities to explore this model, as it is a testament to the power of Indigenous leadership, long-term finance, and collaborative stewardship. 📖 https://lnkd.in/eKTtCWc2 Amy Allan Audrey Maria Popa Ross Dixon Eddy Adra, CPA, CA, Patricia Sayer, CPA, Raine Playfair Stephanie Butler Helen Avery Tom Williams Clodagh Douglas Eva Bortolotti Gaurav Gupta Jessica Smith Katy Baker #NatureFinance #ProjectFinanceforPermanence #IndigenousConservation #ConservationFinance #GreenFinance #GreatBearRainforest #NbS #Stewardship

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🌍 ESG is no longer optional—it’s the new language of business. Credit to The ESG Lab. Follow them for more valuable insights. Original Post _________ Companies are under increasing pressure to prove their impact, not just promise it. That’s where ESG metrics come in: clear, measurable signals of how an organization performs across Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions. 📊 This framework breaks it down: ✅ Environmental Track Scope 1 & 2 emissions, energy use, water consumption, and waste generation. Tie actions directly to UN SDGs and GHG Protocols. ✅ Social Headcount, youth hires, women in the workforce. Workplace safety, financial inclusion, and fair labor practices. ✅ Governance Transparent financial reporting. Business compliance, accurate records, and trust in transactions. Why does this matter? Because what gets measured gets managed. Without data, sustainability is just a slogan. With it, businesses can set targets, show progress, and build credibility with investors, employees, and communities. 🚀 The shift is clear: ESG is moving from voluntary reporting to mandatory accountability. Leaders who adopt strong ESG metrics early won’t just stay compliant—they’ll build trust, resilience, and long-term value. 💡 Question: Do you think businesses are genuinely embracing ESG for impact, or mostly for compliance? __________ 📣 Found this post helpful? Feel free to share it with your network! 👉 Follow The ESG Lab on Facebook : https://lnkd.in/g5Qr9fgP 👉 Follow The ESG Lab on Instagram : https://lnkd.in/gnY-6bHf 👉Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn from the industry's best visuals. #ESG #Sustainability #NetZero #CorporateResponsibility Credit: Source – ESG Metrics Framework

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