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Energy · advanced
Are PCF and Scope 1-3 Becoming New Investment Metrics Alongside NPV and IRR in Chemicals and Oil & Gas?
For decades, investment decisions in refining and petrochemicals were driven primarily by IRR, NPV, and EBITDA. That framework is evolving. PCF and Scope 1–3 emissions are increasingly becoming additional investment metrics — affecting technology selection, feedstock sourcing, financing attractiveness, and long-term product competitiveness.
Energy · advanced
Beyond the Pledge: Why Carbon Accounting is the New Financial Audit
The era of unverified climate pledges is over. A wave of greenwashing litigation, crashing voluntary carbon prices, and aggressive new regulatory frameworks has violently shifted the conversation from ambition to auditability. Here is what is actually happening, and how strategic leaders need to position themselves.
Technical · beginner
From Pledges to Science: How the SBTi Drives Real Corporate Climate Action
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) transforms vague corporate climate pledges into mathematically sound, Paris-aligned strategies. This guide breaks down what SBTi does, its major initiatives, landmark achievements, and why understanding it is rapidly becoming a commercial necessity for organizations of all sizes.
LCA · beginner
Demystifying the Chemical Sector's Carbon Footprint: A Novice's Guide to the TfS PCF Guideline (Version 3.0)
The TfS PCF Guideline (v3.0) provides a harmonized, ISO 14067-compliant standard for calculating and sharing Product Carbon Footprints across the chemical industry. This guide breaks down the key rules on system boundaries, data inclusion thresholds, allocation, and the critical limits on comparative claims.
Technical · beginner
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: The Complete GHG Protocol Guide
Understanding the GHG Protocol's three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions — from direct operations to full value chain accounting.