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How to implement ambitious GHG emission reductions - Science Based Target setting
Upcoming webinar

Science Based Targets (SBTs) are ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals that are in line with the decarbonisation required to keep global temperature increase to below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Momentum has been building for companies to set SBTs, with over 260 companies worldwide now having made a commitment to establish SBTs, including Mars, PepsiCo, HSBC and GlaxoSmithKline.
In this webinar, Corporate Citizenship will be joined by global environmental disclosure organisation CDP, presenting on the benefits of setting SBTs and discussing the practicalities. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic beverage companies, will also join for a Q&A to give a corporate perspective on setting a SBT. Click here to find out more.
Date: 24th May, 2017
Time: 4pm - 5pm GMT

GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards Training
Register for upcoming half-day training course in London

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)’s guidelines are the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting disclosures. GRI recently launched the latest evolution of the guidelines – the GRI Standards.
Corporate Citizenship, a Certified Training Partner to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in the UK and Singapore, is offering training on the GRI Standard in 2017.
GRI Standards Training – Half-day Workshop, London
Experienced G4 reporters can join us for the half-day Transition to Standards module of our GRI-certified training courses. Read more here.
Date: 19th May, 2017
Time: Half-day (08:30am -12:30pm GMT)
Venue: Corporate Citizenship, Holborn Gate (Fifth Floor), 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1PQ

Are you new to GRI?
First-time reporters and those seeking to implement the GRI Standards for the first time can join the full two-day Standards Training on 5-6 October, 2017. Click here to find out more.

Event recap
Corporate Citizenship partners with Bloomberg and RobecoSAM

In April, Corporate Citizenship held an event in New York alongside Bloomberg and RobecoSAM focused on effective ESG data disclosure. We explored how investors evaluate ESG performance and steps companies can take to make their disclosure more effective. The event was attended by individuals from a range of backgrounds, including Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility.
The event was part of Corporate Citizenship's Long-Term Value Project, which explores how and why investors are paying increasing attention to ESG issues. See our related research here.

Latest LBG news

LBG data return - now open!
For LBG members, you can now submit your LBG data return via the LBG website. If you have any questions, contact your Account Manager. You can also join an upcoming LBG Data Return webinar for top tips on submitting your return.
LBG Mid-year event (by invitation only)
The LBG Mid-year networking event is scheduled for the 15th June. A panel of speakers will discuss how business is responding to societal and political changes, followed by a networking lunch. LBG members can register to attend here.
Upcoming events for LBG Australia & New Zealand
- Workshop: SDGs – Social Expectation or Business Opportunities?
10th July, Melbourne; 13th July, Sydney
- Seminar: Global Trends in CSR and Sustainability
11th July, Melbourne; 14th July, Sydney

Service spotlight
Science Based Target setting

Targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are considered science-based if they are in line with the level of decarbonisation required to keep global temperatures below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Companies are increasingly understanding the potential long-term value that can be gained by setting Science Based Targets (SBTs).
With our SBT service offer, we can assist your organisation throughout the target setting process. We provide guidance on developing a target using the appropriate methodology; manage the official Validation of the target by the Science Based Target Initiative; help develop external climate change policies; establish internal and external communication plans; and convene key stakeholders to validate SBT commitments.
Join our upcoming SBT webinar to find out more.
To discuss how we could help your organisation set SBTs, please email Kathryn.Thomas@Corporate-Citizenship.com