Our ESG approach | Climate Impact Partners

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Our ESG approach

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Leading by example. Driving wider impact.

Our greatest impact comes from helping businesses take credible climate action. But we believe our responsibility goes further.

We are committed to reducing our own environmental footprint, operating responsibly and helping to build a high-integrity carbon market that can deliver lasting impact for people and the planet.

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Reducing our footprint

We are committed to reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions in line with science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Our targets include achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with near-term reductions by 2030 aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Business travel represents a significant proportion of our emissions, making it a priority for action alongside reducing our direct emissions and maintaining our commitment to renewable electricity.

Our climate commitments

Near-term targets are for 2030, against our financial year ending 31 March 2024 baseline.

42%

Scope 1 emissions reduction

51.6%

Business travel emissions reduction per FTE

100%

Renewable electricity procurement to maintain zero market-based Scope 2 emissions

2050

Net-zero emissions target

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ProgressTotal emissions reduced by 50% since 2024

We are on track to achieve our near-term Scope 3 reduction goals, while recognizing that further progress is needed to meet our Scope 1 target.

We continue to monitor our performance and take action to reduce emissions across our operations.

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IntegrityChampioning market integrity

We helped establish the voluntary carbon market and continue to play an active role in shaping its future.

Our experts work across the market to strengthen quality standards, improve transparency and advance credible approaches to corporate climate action.

By bringing together technical expertise, project development experience and direct client insight, we help ensure that emerging frameworks are not only robust, but practical to implement - creating the conditions for credible climate action to scale.

How we help shape a high-integrity carbon market

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Shaping standards and frameworks

We contribute to major consultations, including the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, GHG Protocol and UK Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets Review, bringing technical expertise and corporate perspectives into their development.

Engaging with policymakers

We engage with policymakers, including the European Parliament and Commission, to help ensure emerging policy and guidance reflect the practical challenges of delivering climate action.

Leading through industry collaboration

Our CEO, Sheri Hickok, serves on the Board of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA). Our teams also participate in initiatives including the GHG Protocol, VCMI Stakeholder Forum, Project Developers Forum and Clean Cooking Alliance.

Helping new markets develop

We support the evolution of international carbon markets, including Article 6.2, working to translate global frameworks into practical opportunities for project partners and corporate buyers.

Bringing the corporate voice

Our Customer Advisory Board brings together sustainability leaders from companies with a combined annual revenue of more than $400 billion. Their perspectives help shape how we support clients and inform wider industry discussions, helping ensure emerging standards and frameworks reflect the practical challenges of delivering credible climate action at scale.

Expert leadership

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across carbon markets, project development and corporate climate action. Through senior roles in industry bodies and direct engagement with policymakers and standards setters, they help drive the development of a more transparent, credible and effective carbon market.

Sharing insight

We translate our experience and involvement in market developments into practical guidance for businesses through thought leadership, client briefings, webinars and media commentary. By connecting the perspectives of project developers, corporate buyers and policymakers, we help businesses understand what is changing, why it matters and how to respond with confidence.

Shaping standards and frameworks: We contribute to major consultations, including the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, GHG Protocol and UK Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets Review, bringing technical expertise and corporate perspectives into their development.
Engaging with policymakers: We engage with policymakers, including the European Parliament and Commission, to help ensure emerging policy and guidance reflect the practical challenges of delivering climate action.
Leading through industry collaboration: Our CEO, Sheri Hickok, serves on the Board of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA). Our teams also participate in initiatives including the GHG Protocol, VCMI Stakeholder Forum, Project Developers Forum and Clean Cooking Alliance.
Helping new markets develop: We support the evolution of international carbon markets, including Article 6.2, working to translate global frameworks into practical opportunities for project partners and corporate buyers.
Bringing the corporate voice: Our Customer Advisory Board brings together sustainability leaders from companies with a combined annual revenue of more than $400 billion. Their perspectives help shape how we support clients and inform wider industry discussions, helping ensure emerging standards and frameworks reflect the practical challenges of delivering credible climate action at scale.
Expert leadership: Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across carbon markets, project development and corporate climate action. Through senior roles in industry bodies and direct engagement with policymakers and standards setters, they help drive the development of a more transparent, credible and effective carbon market.
Sharing insight: We translate our experience and involvement in market developments into practical guidance for businesses through thought leadership, client briefings, webinars and media commentary. By connecting the perspectives of project developers, corporate buyers and policymakers, we help businesses understand what is changing, why it matters and how to respond with confidence.

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AccountabilityOur commitment to transparency

We believe credible climate action starts with accountability.

We report on our environmental performance, progress against our commitments and the wider impact of our work, sharing both our achievements and where further progress is needed.

Read our latest impact report