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As climate disclosure regulations rapidly evolve, companies navigate a complex landscape of both mandatory requirements and voluntary standards – including various U.S. state and international standards. How can companies apply voluntary standards to stay ahead of compliance mandates while strengthening resilience? ​Join us for a moderated panel featuring experts from Agendi, WilmerHale, and IFRS Foundation, […]

As businesses face increasing climate-related challenges like wildfires and extreme weather, addressing environmental risks is more critical than ever. In our webinar on February 20, 2025, we addressed the importance of the California Climate Accountability Package and how businesses can navigate regulatory changes while contributing to a sustainable future. During the session, experts Samantha Weinberg […]

Our Senior Consultant, Colleen Cochran, joined the Clean Fuels Alliance America annual conference in San Diego, CA. The conference connects key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Colleen participated in a panel discussion “Carbon Confessions: From CIs to Scope Emissions,” alongside Veronica Bradley of Clean Fuels Alliance America, Mehul Khandelwal […]

With CDP scores set to be released on February 6th, we’re expecting to see a shift in the averages, compared to previous years. While this may feel like a step back for some organizations, it’s important to view this as a reflection of a rapidly evolving landscape rather than a shortfall. The truth is, keeping […]

At Agendi, we’re thrilled to support Octavia Carbon as they unveil their new Community Engagement Strategy—a collaborative effort shaped with contributions from Carbonfuture, Klimate.co, Terraset, Agendi, and Tomorrow’s Air. As the Global South’s first DAC company, Octavia Carbon is setting the highest standard for responsible carbon removal. Given that Direct Air Capture is a complex […]

Our hearts go out to the communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Families have been displaced, homes and livelihoods lost, and ecosystems disrupted. We stand in solidarity with those impacted, as well as the courageous first responders risking their lives to protect others. This is a crucial time for immediate support. Below, […]

Today, Agendi’s Helena Walsh and C. Victoria Tetzlaff proudly represented Agendi at the Corporate Disclosures Conference 2024. It has been an insightful day, exploring the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability reporting and hearing directly from regulators, standard setters, and industry leaders about both the challenges and successes they are experiencing. Key Takeaways CSRD & CSDDD […]

The path to sustainability is not always straightforward, but our team is committed to providing insights that make it more manageable. In this new article, Victoria Tetzlaff, manager at Agendi, explores the most pressing ESG challenges investor relations officers face and how the course content of the ESG essentials in IR course supports navigating them. […]

Attending  Verge 2024 (Trellis Group’s flagship event focused on accelerating solutions at the intersection of climate tech, energy, sustainable business, and environmental justice), was a powerful reminder of the evolution in the sustainability landscape. With over 4,000 leaders across sectors, it was a dynamic forum to explore innovations, challenges, and strategies shaping a sustainable future. […]

Our CEO Arnaud Brohe spoke with laurent lambrecht, a journalist at La Libre (Brussels based newspaper). Full article here (French): https://lnkd.in/eANHhr47  Some extracts from an interview where they discussed among others greenwashing, the EU CSRD and the role of AI in climate action: Despite a serious accident, which reduced his mobility, Arnaud Brohé is leading […]

On Wednesday, September 25, join Agendi and Fordham Gabelli School of Business – Responsible Business Center for an in-depth overview of California and EU climate and sustainability regulations. You will gain practical insights to thrive and decarbonize under these new regulatory regimes. Register here by September 19. Voluntary climate commitments and reporting have been a […]

Agendi’s new report on the recent California climate legislation is out. Climate competitiveness in this new era of transparency Our report outlines how to turn potential risks into opportunities. Strategic climate accountability is not just good for the environment—it’s good for business. Unveiling Transparency: California’s new climate legislation – the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB […]

Brussels, November 27, 2023 – Agendi, a global leader in sustainability consulting, announces a pivotal moment in its growth journey with the launch of its Brussels hub. This strategic move positions Agendi to better serve existing clients with EU operations and extends its unique approach to consulting solutions to EU headquarters organizations. The Agendi team […]

Ahead of NY Climate week 2023, Agendi hosted Frank Van Gansbeke, an established global finance expert, to explore the critical relationship between climate risk events and their impact on the global economy, as well as how corporations can prepare for these challenges.

Join Agendi’s London team as they discuss scope 4, avoided emissions in this thought-provoking webinar presented during London Climate Week.  

  … Agendi proudly stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. We envision a future characterized by equality on all levels, where barriers are eliminated, and individuals enjoy equitable access to education, economic stability, and thriving ecosystems that foster well-being. Embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity are not just aspirations for us—they are at the […]

If you live in parts of Canada or the Northeast US, you’ve probably noticed the poor air quality over the last couple of days. The culprit is Canadian wildfires, which this year are vast and still spreading. Canadian wildfires have been especially bad this year, as over 1400% more acres have burned compared to the […]

Despite the increased momentum of renewables in many parts of the world, a UN report says that we are not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Affordable and Clean Energy. SDG 7 aims to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030, a goal that would […]

This week, the European Parliament aimed to increase supply chain transparency into human rights and environmental impacts by approving the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). CSDDD, which still needs to be further negotiated by EU states, would require large companies to put checks in place to find instances of child labor or other abuses […]

  The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has just released its guidance for companies to set targets on their impacts on nature. The focus of the first release from SBTN focuses on companies’ impacts on freshwater quality/quantity and the protection/restoration of natural ecosystems. While 2,600+ companies have already set climate targets via the Science Based […]

As wildfires in Western North America have become increasingly frequent and intense over the years, destroying both natural and human-made habitats, scientists have aimed to understand how and why. According to a new analysis released this week, more than a third of this impact can be attributed to fossil fuel and cement production. As the […]

In an effort to reduce greenwashing, the UK is set to begin banning advertisements with green claims that rely heavily on offsets. Specifically, any claims of carbon neutrality, net zero, and similar terms will not be allowed unless the impacts from offsets can be proven. This news comes as the use of offsets is becoming more […]

Agendi’s Adeline Gérard and Thomas Caponiti were thrilled to attend this year’s CEBA Connect Spring Summit! The event brought together energy and sustainability professionals from around the world to collaborate on the major challenges when it comes to expanding and obtaining clean energy. The clean energy transition is a complex space, and it was truly inspiring to connect with […]

Listen to Agendi’s Natalia Pascual talk with GreenBiz about the changing landscape of climate reporting and disclosure! “We’re inching closer towards a global standard” around climate disclosure; as Natalia details in the interview (recorded in August), the SEC, ISSB, and EFRAG have each proposed rules around topics such as scope 3 accounting, risk management, and scenario analysis. […]

As ESG investing is becoming more mainstream, Canada has developed guidelines for better classifying and defining what’s behind those investments. The Canadian Green and Transition Financial Taxonomy Framework, released last week, is meant to provide clarity within the financial system on what it means for an investment to be “sustainable”. This framework, which is voluntary, […]

This week, Agendi’s Avatar Justin Simpson, Colleen Cochran, Rabin Valluri, and Susana Vidal attended the New York Build Expo, the area’s largest construction and design show. Sustainability and decarbonization were major themes of this year’s expo; among the takeaways: Calculating your greenhouse gas footprint (incl. building-use, embodied carbon, and business operations) is the first and most crucial step for any emissions […]

The pressure is on for businesses in the UK to develop net-zero transition plans in 2023. The nation’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) said last week that high quality transition plans from both corporates and investors are key for the UK as a whole to achieve its net-zero goals. The TPT, which is made up of […]

Climate-related disclosure will soon be a must for financial institutions in Canada, as climate risk management requirements will go into effect for major banking and insurance companies in 2024. The guidelines from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), which will first impact large, federally-regulated institutions, closely follow the TCFD framework: disclosure areas […]

It was a pleasure participating to GreenBiz23 in Scottsdale, Arizona for Agendi. Such a refreshing week with the sustainability community, very inspiring listening to, among others, Marisa Dukovich from Morgan Stanley and Anya Nelson from Climate Asset Management. It’s exciting to see the huge strides made in a year by many corporates. Last year we […]

Climate readiness – 2023 is, in part, a ‘preparation’ year for companies to get ready for new regulations and standards going into effect in 2024. “Start now” is the mantra for regulations and standards that were announced in 2022 and will go into effect in 2024. Early bird companies will have a smoother ride in […]

A new year is always a good time to look back at the year past and reflect on the year to come. We’ve rounded up some of the most consequential sustainability related events that defined 2022. In our next post, we will look at what 2023 will bring. Sustainability made waves in 2022. Climate change […]

The new SBTi-FLAG guidance, coupled with new land sector and carbon removal accounting guidance from the GHG protocol, makes it easier for companies to account for their land-based emissions and set more accurate science-based targets. Many AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use) companies already report on their carbon emissions and set science-based targets; however, […]

COP27 saw plenty of big announcements, funding commitments and accelerated climate action from governments, organizations, and companies – here is a brief recap – with some foreshadowing on what we can expect from Biodiversity COP15 starting next week in Montreal: Countries delivered a package of decisions, with a heavy focus on climate resilience/adaptation and responding […]

CDP and IFRS Foundation announced today at COP27 that CDP will incorporate ISSB’s climate-related disclosure standards into their global environmental disclosure platform. CDP’s incorporation of the International Sustainability Standard Board’s (ISSB) Climate Related Disclosure (IFRS S2) is a major step towards the development of a comprehensive global baseline for capital markets.  IFRS S2 will be […]

1.5 slipping away:  The UN released an assessment last week detailing the status of countries commitments to addressing climate change.  Climate pledges are falling. Only 26 of 193 countries have followed through with their agreements to step up their climate actions. The planet is on track to warm by an average of 2.1 to 2.9 degrees Celsius, far higher than the 1.5 degrees Celsius […]

Read on for the takeaways from the three rounds of our CEBA roundtable discussion at Verge22 – “Carrot or stick-how do you motivate your critical value chain partners to commit to an emissions reduction strategy?” These roundtables were part of CEBA at VERGE22 and centered around renewable energy. The wide variety of participants at the […]

We had an amazing company retreat after Climate Week. Agendi began with three of us four years ago – and currently have more than quadrupled in size! The retreat began in New York at the tail end of Climate Week – where the New York office welcomed our consultants from all over the US, UK, […]

  During Climate Week NYC 2022, Agendi hosted Corporate Disclosure: Understanding investor perspective on climate risk.  Moderated by Agendi’s CEO, Arnaud Brohé, this far-reaching discussion touched on cities, buildings, green infrastructure, transparency – scope 3 accounting and digital tracking, and the importance of nature. We were joined by Jennifer M. Chang from Moody’s Investors Service, […]

In addition to the SEC proposed rule, other agencies in the Treasury have been active in addressing climate change.  Important, but without the wow factor, Treasury’s Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) – a council of top regulators – met on July 28 to discuss climate-related financial risk. In 2021, the FSOC had released the Report […]

We are tremendously excited and honored to share that Agendi has achieved B Corporation Certification (with B Lab). Agendi joins a community of over 5000 companies making a real commitment to using business to create positive impact. As pioneers in the fundamentals of greenhouse gas management, Agendi brings a team of multidisciplinary experts to develop and implement […]

Announced on June 1st, the Biden Harris Administration’s National Initiative to Advance Building Codes is an important step towards helping communities become more climate resilient.  Updated building codes and standards embrace smart design and construction methods designed to save lives, reduce property damage, and lower energy costs in the face of intensifying extreme weather events, […]

We are proud to announce that our clients now have the option of purchasing Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates (REC). Green-e® is the leading renewable certification program in North America, setting stringent standards on generation facilities and vintage, and ensuring the highest level of transparency and quality assurance. All Agendi U.S. RECs certified by the […]

Agendi is excited to announce that the team is growing across all offices, with positions available in New York, Montreal and London. Agendi’s dynamic structure and multicultural team offers the opportunity to work closely and share knowledge with field experts […]

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Montreal office. Agendi’s expansion to include a greater physical presence across North America is central to our continued growth plans. We look forward to delivering our leading climate and sustainability solutions from our permanent Montreal office […]

Agendi is the culmination of a vision for a sustainable future, and many years of dedication from CEO Arnaud Brohe together with partners Marie Braun and Helena Walsh.

Our new brand name Agendi, derived from the Latin term, meaning ‘what needs to be done’, is our acknowledgment of the global call to action on climate change – which we believe is the greatest challenge of our time […]