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Corporate climate strategies are increasingly pivotal in today’s business landscape. The climate agenda is leading to wide-reaching changes to supply chains, technologies and trading conditions.
Our aim for zero service guides businesses through the complexities of climate change, offering tailored strategies that align with both environmental goals and corporate growth.
Companies that take the lead in climate strategies gain a competitive edge and build credibility in the market.
Investors are increasingly demanding clear climate strategies from businesses, not just for emissions reduction but also to ensure long-term business resilience.
The requirement to have a climate strategy is becoming a part of regulatory frameworks in the countries around the globe. In the UK we expect to see large companies being required to publish Climate Transition Plans in coming years.
A robust climate strategy enhances a company’s reputation, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and attracting top talent.
Effective climate strategies contribute to global efforts to limit global warming, aligning corporate actions with broader societal goals.
We work with clients to understand their drivers for climate action, identify gaps in their current response, and then work collaboratively to fill them. This can range from starting from scratch in developing climate strategy, through to working with clients who are already leaders in their sector and are looking to push further.
Our advice is based on 35 years of experience and the deep technical and data capabilities of the wider Verco team.
Key services:
GHG footprinting and progress tracking
Pathway analysis and science based target setting
Climate strategy and Transition Plans
Climate risk assessment and scenarios
Stakeholder engagement and training
Verco supports CCL Secure UK in achieving 20.5% carbon footprint reduction milestone.
Ambitious (science based) long term GHG reduction targets of 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions and 20% reduction in value chain emissions by 2025 against a 2016 baseline.
Verco worked with Molson Coors to develop a full value chain GHG model to account for the full impact of their products, using this model we were able to work with the sustainability team and help them set ambitious long term GHG reduction targets of 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions and 20% reduction in value chain emissions by 2025 against a 2016 baseline. This target has since been accredited by the SBTI as being science based.
Verco have supported Atlantic packaging with CDP for 4 years as well as supporting them with GHG reporting services, helping the business to calculate their annual Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions.