What is this consultation about? The Assessing low-Carbon Transition (ACT) initiative is proposing an update of four of the qualitative modules that form part of the ACT Performance score. These modules appear in the same form in many of the ACT Methodologies, though some have sector-specific elements. The modules proposed to be updated are: Module […]

The ACT Initiative is glad to announce the release of the ACT Iron & Steel methodology! Steel production is highly energy- and emissions-intensive; among heavy industries, the iron and steel sector ranks first when it comes to CO2 emissions, and second when it comes to energy consumption. The low-carbon transition of the Iron & Steel […]

The ACT-DDP project aims to support the low-carbon transition of high emitting sectors in Mexico and Brazil. This 2-year collaboration enabled the construction of bottom-up sectoral pathways for Mexico’s urban public transport sector, Brazil’s meat production sector, and cement and power generation sectors in both countries, ans well as the assessment of 20 key Brazilian […]

“Which company performed best this year?” “Ørsted.” “Oh, the same as last year… What about the top ten?” “Well, it’s also the same ten companies as last year but in a slightly different order.” “Nothing new in the Electric Utility transition world then?” “It’s not always about the top performers.” “I am intrigued, what is […]

ACT assesses company’s decarbonization strategy and associated transition plan in regard to its decarbonization challenges. To do so, ACT compares, among other things, greenhouse gas emissions targets and performance of companies against theoretical trajectories, which are obtained thanks to “allocation methods”. This paper aims at clarifying the way greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trajectories are defined […]

Advancing corporate decarbonization – public and private synergies and future regulatory frameworks – Hotel Radison Blu Glasgow 5th November 10am-16pm Organized by CETESB and ADEME, this in-person event focuses on Brazil’s Climate Agenda and includes : Introductions and panel moderation from Patrícia Iglecias , President/CEO, CETESB Decarbonization successful stories from 14 Brazilian companies members of […]

ACT assessments provide companies with a feedback report outlining best practice and opportunities for improvement as well as a rating to track progress. These assessments are carried out following sectoral methodology and, from the end of May 2021, Aluminium, Chemicals, Glass and Pulp & Paper companies can pilot test their methodologies through the roadtest. If […]

Interested and concerned about the low carbon transition requirements for these high emitting sectors? Contribute to the final development stage of the ACT methodologies by taking part in the public consultation as we would like to hear from you on the gaps and strengths of the methodology. Your input is welcome to create a robust […]

Are referred as “avoided emissions” of an organization the emission reductions achieved by its activities, products and/or services, when these reductions are achieved outside its scope of activity. These last years, more and more companies claim avoided emissions to highlight their efforts to the global decarbonization effort. However, this concept is not always well known […]

The ACT initiative provided more than 100 companies with a confidential assessment of their climate strategy and with training on the methodology used through multiple road-test over the past 5 years free of charge. The individual report summarising key findings and recommendations was particularly appreciated to guide future company efforts towards their low-carbon transition. “The […]

Comparing the 2019 and 2020 Climate and Energy Automotive Benchmarks. China, Japan, South Korea and the European Union are some of the world’s biggest car markets. One other thing they all now have in common is a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or 2060. The second biggest car market in the world, the […]

Transforming electricity systems is crucial to decarbonisation. In 2018, 62.9% of global electricity was still generated from fossil fuels, but low-carbon generation, particularly from wind and solar, is growing significantly. Excitingly, electrification can enable other high emitting sectors such as autos or heat to slash emissions, but only if emissions from electricity generation are reduced. […]