Financed Emissions: How Financial Institutions Can Lead the Net Zero Transition 2

GHG Emissions

Untangling the Supply Chain: A Deep Dive into Scope 3, Category 2 Emissions

Scope 3, Category 2 emissions—those tied to purchased capital goods—are often a hidden but major part of a company’s carbon footprint. This guide breaks down what they are, why they matter, how to measure them, and how tools like StepChange can help you act on them strategically.

Financed Emissions

How Data Quality Works Under PCAF: The Foundation of Credible Financed Emissions Reporting

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) standard is revolutionizing how financial institutions measure and disclose financed emissions. This blog explains the importance of data quality in emissions reporting, breaks down the five-tier PCAF data quality score with real-world examples, and highlights StepChange’s pioneering role as the first PCAF-accredited organization in the Global South, empowering sustainable finance and net zero progress.

Financed Emissions

Why Data Quality Is Non-Negotiable for Accurate Financed Emissions Calculation

Why Data Quality Is Non-Negotiable for Accurate Financed Emissions Calculation

Industry Updates

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy: The Missing Link in the Green Transition

India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy is a key step toward mobilizing capital for its net-zero and climate goals. By defining what qualifies as green or transition-supportive, it brings clarity, reduces greenwashing, and boosts investor confidence. As India aims for a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, this framework could align finance with climate action and unlock critical investments.

Financed Emissions

The Impact of Financed Emissions on Capital Allocation and Lending Strategies in the Indian BFSI Sector

Financed emissions—the greenhouse gases linked to loans and investments—are now a crucial metric for banks and financial institutions. As regulators mandate disclosure and climate risks reshape markets, managing financed emissions is essential for compliance, risk management, and unlocking sustainable finance opportunities. Indian regulators like RBI and SEBI are driving this shift, pushing institutions to adopt robust carbon accounting and align portfolios with net-zero goals.

Climate Risk

“Our Power, Our Planet”: The Role of BFSI in Achieving Global Renewable Energy Targets

The BFSI sector is crucial in driving India’s renewable energy transition, providing vital capital, risk management, and innovation. With 45% of India’s power capacity from renewables and ambitious climate goals, banks, investors, and insurers must scale green financing, develop tailored products, and promote ESG stewardship to unlock trillions in investments, ensuring energy security, economic growth, and a sustainable future.

Industry Updates

Driving Sustainable Transformation: How StepChange’s ESG Accelerator Empowers the Indian Chemical Industry to Achieve BRSR Compliance and Net-Zero Goals

StepChange’s ESG Accelerator helps India's chemical industry with ESG compliance and supply chain sustainability while achieving BRSR goals.

GHG EMissions

Understanding Scope 3 Category 14 Emissions: Franchises and Their Carbon Footprint

Explore Scope 3 Category 14 emissions in F&B, Hospitality, and Retail franchises, with strategies to measure & reduce their carbon footprint

GHG Emissions

Understanding Scope 3, Category 13 Emissions: Downstream Leased Assets

Scope 3 Category 13 emissions stem from assets a company owns but leases out—like buildings or vehicles. Though indirect, they’re critical for accurate carbon reporting. Addressing these emissions through green leasing, energy efficiency, or cleaner fleets helps companies enhance sustainability, meet regulatory demands, and strengthen stakeholder trust.

The BRSR Barometer

BRSR Barometer 2023 Series: Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry.