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New Quality Benchmark: What the CCP Label Means for the VCM
Vincent Erasmy shares his thoughts on the CCP benchmark and its effect on the VCM in the First Climate corporate blog.
Feb 24


COP 30 Wrap-Up: What Companies Really Need to Know
Blog by Marisa Kunze and Vincent Erasmy, First Climate delegates on the ground at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
Nov 24, 2025


Why Carbon Credits Are Essential for Voluntary Climate Action
This blog sheds light on how companies can strategically utilize carbon credits and what opportunities arise from doing so.
Nov 13, 2025


First Climate renews its Commitment to the United Nations Global Compact
First Climate recommits to the United Nations Global Compact for the coming year
Aug 27, 2025


Number of Companies with Validated Net Zero Targets Triples
Latest SBTi Report Sees Ongoing Surge in Ambitious Climate Action
Aug 21, 2025


First Climate Consulting Team offers new EcoVadis Advisory Services for Companies
First Climate receives Platinum Rating for the company’s successful and enhanced sustainability commitment
Jul 3, 2025


What the Climate and Innovation Act (KlG) means for Swiss Companies
Funding pool of more than CHF 1 billion for innovative decarbonization and negative emissions projects / Application registration open since June 1st.
Jun 19, 2025


What You Need to Know About Corporate CDP Disclosure in 2025
Public response window opens in June / Changes to CDP’s questionnaire and scoring methodology
May 22, 2025


VSME: Out of the Shadows into the Spotlight
Following the release of the EU-focused Omnibus program: The "Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME)" may become the leading sustainability guidelines for European companies.
Apr 27, 2025


Scope 3: Flexibility and Data Quality —Two Key Elements of the New SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard
Newly released: SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard brings about a comprehensive overhaul of the methodologies and tools used throughout the journey to net zero emissions.
Apr 23, 2025


Global Climate Targets – Where are they going?
Monday was the deadline for updated climate action plans, and only 13 plans were submitted to UNFCC. Future global climate action at risk.
Feb 12, 2025


COP 29’s Silver Lining: Climate Funding Pool and Carbon Market Rules Begin to Take Shape
Promise of $300 Billion and Article 6 decisions opens door to limited progress and continued criticism
Dec 4, 2024


COP16: World Conference on Biodiversity Ends Without Resolving the Financing Issue
After tough negotiations and extensions, the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia ended with mixed results.
Nov 7, 2024


New Location in Austria
First Climate launches subsidiary based in Vienna
Sep 24, 2024


What do the CSRD Reporting Requirements Mean for Companies?
Everything companies need to know about the most important aspects of the CSRD reporting obligations.
Jul 3, 2024


Understanding Double Materiality for the CSRD
The Double Materiality Assessment: Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities across ESG Matters for Companies
Jun 7, 2024


What are Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 Emissions?
The difference between the emissions scopes and why they are crucial for your company
May 21, 2024


CDP Europe Report 2023: Environmental Data as Catalyst for Decarbonizing the Economy
Report encourages companies to use their environmental data to mobilize capital and redirect financial flows to decarbonization measures
Apr 17, 2024


Climate Action thanks to Sustainable Land Management on Colombian Farms
First Climate and Carbono Local+ are cooperating on an innovative nature-based carbon removal project to promote rotational grazing.
Apr 15, 2024


What to Expect From CDP Disclosure in 2024
2024 brings about a lot of changes for corporate climate disclosure, and CDP is no exception. Our Consulting experts break it down for you.
Mar 22, 2024
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