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The document outlines strategies to combat food waste in Estonian schools, noting that food loss accounts for 74% of school food waste. It provides tailored guidance for catering staff (e.g., using the Fi-Fo method), teachers (integrating waste themes into curricula), students (taking only what they can eat), and school administrations (optimizing procurement and lunch schedules). It also shares international best practices from Scotland, Poland, and the USA.

The document outlines an integrated approach for SCF2 events that combines a human rights-based approach—divided into substantive and procedural rights—with intersectional gender analysis. It provides guiding questions for event proposals, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure that marginalized groups are included and that power dynamics are addressed to avoid reinforcing existing inequalities.

The guide outlines a three-step process for cities to develop sustainable energy paths: creating a State of Energy Report, establishing a Sustainable Energy Strategy with targets, and developing an Action Plan. It emphasizes the necessity of transitioning from non-renewable fossil fuels to clean renewables to avoid 'dire future consequences'. For South African cities, it identifies four immediate, cost-effective interventions: solar water heaters, energy-efficient lighting, energy-efficient building practices, and a transport modal shift from private to public transit.

The document defines a target for possessions based on low overall consumption and a preference for second-hand or reconditioned goods. It provides estimated carbon footprints for various consumer products and suggests minimum lifetimes to ensure consistency with a target emission level of 0.1 tCO2e per capita per year in the UK.

The document proposes a food-related carbon target for individuals in the UK, focusing on the adoption of vegan or near-vegan diets, the reduction of food waste, and the avoidance of high-emission foods such as air-freighted produce, greenhouse-grown crops, and products linked to deforestation. Adhering to these measures is estimated to result in average emissions of 0.9 tCO2e per capita per year.

The document proposes a target of owning zero large or meat-eating pets to achieve 0.0 tCO2e emissions per capita per year, noting that average dogs and cats emit 0.8 tCO2e and 0.3 tCO2e annually, respectively.

The document outlines a strategic approach for companies to align with a 1.5°C temperature limit through three main pillars: direct action (such as setting science-based targets and addressing Scope 3 emissions), advocacy (including influencing trade associations and policy), and accountability (via transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement).

The document serves as a resource for investors worldwide, offering explanations and resources on the reality of human-caused climate change, the nature of climate-related financial risks, and strategies for portfolio management such as screening and rebalancing.

The guidance outlines a three-step approach—Count it, Change it, and Scale it—for apparel and footwear companies to manage their climate impact, emphasizing the need to address significant scope 3 emissions through science-based targets, energy efficiency, and cross-sector collaboration.

The document outlines a descriptive narrative framework for Parties to the UNFCCC to communicate the fairness and ambition of their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) ahead of COP21. It suggests that countries use a combination of quantitative and qualitative indicators to explain their contributions relative to their emissions responsibility, capabilities, and development needs. The proposed framework consists of five components: an initial framing statement, a description of pre-2020 undertakings, an explanation of fairness and ambition based on national circumstances, an assessment of the contribution toward the Convention's objectives, and additional considerations. The goal is to enhance international transparency, enable peer comparison, and build trust among Parties to motivate collective climate action.

The document addresses the need for targeted guidance for progressive Indian businesses adopting internal carbon pricing to manage climate risks and transition to a low-carbon economy, offering a seven-step implementation framework.

The report evaluates how companies are managing 'cutting-edge' climate issues, noting that while GHG target-setting and data verification have become more common, significant barriers remain. It argues that current corporate goals are insufficient for the scale of necessary emission reductions and outlines six strategic actions—including expanding GHG reporting, realigning value chains, and factoring climate risks into long-term investments—to establish a new benchmark for corporate leadership in a low-carbon future.

The WRI/WBCSD guide serves as an information support tool for procurement managers to address sustainability, legality, and social implications in wood and paper supply chains.

The document outlines the necessity of establishing credible platforms for accounting and reporting corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to address climate change. It identifies common challenges in program design—including objective setting, geographic scope, reporting specifications, and quality assurance—and offers guidance based on the experience of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to help stakeholders develop customized GHG programs.

The document outlines a framework for responsible corporate engagement in climate policy, emphasizing the need for businesses to align their government affairs and lobbying activities with their corporate responsibility commitments. It identifies five core elements of responsible engagement—legitimacy, opportunity, accountability, consistency, and transparency—and proposes three practical actions: identifying influences, aligning words with actions, and reporting on policy positions.

The document outlines a framework for cities to transition to electric buses, emphasizing a phased approach from initial planning and pilot projects to mass adoption. It highlights the necessity of long-term infrastructure planning, procurement strategies, operator training, and battery end-of-life management to meet global climate objectives.

The document outlines how financial institutions can apply the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard to develop GHG inventories. It emphasizes that inventories should drive emissions reductions and serve business imperatives, such as managing reputational and fiduciary risks. The brief suggests specific accounting approaches for investments, including equity share methods and the reporting of relevant indirect emissions.

The document introduces the U.S. Public Sector Protocol, which adapts the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard for government entities. It addresses specific public sector challenges, such as shared resources and leasing arrangements, to help federal, state, regional, and municipal organizations create transparent and consistent GHG inventories.

The document advocates for the implementation of high-quality, safe 'pop-up' bike lanes to support the surge in cycling during the pandemic. It emphasizes that temporary measures must not compromise safety standards, as poor design increases risks for cyclists, who account for 3% of global road traffic deaths. The guide aims to help cities integrate these temporary lanes into broader mobility strategies and speed management systems to ensure long-term sustainability and public health.

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard provides a standardized framework for organizations to inventory and report indirect GHG emissions. Its primary goal is to enable companies to identify the most significant emission reduction opportunities within their value chains to inform sustainable business decisions. The standard aims to ensure inventories are 'true and fair' and cost-effective, support the development of emission reduction strategies, and ensure transparent public reporting. It is designed to be flexible, allowing companies to adopt a phased implementation approach to improve data quality over time.