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Today is the official launch day of the Green Sports Alliance Energy and Decarbonization Playbook! Each year, GSA members and partners collaborate to create two new playbooks—blueprints for sustainability in sport and entertainment. This year, Agendi is proud to announce its role as a contributor to the Energy and Decarbonization Playbook. We are honored to have shared our expertise and experience working on projects at the intersection of sports and climate. The playbook covers 5 fundamentals for the unique needs of decarbonizing sports and entertainment venues: 🎯 Measure and Benchmark ↘ Reduce Emissions through Energy Efficiency 🚗 Transition to Fully Electric Venues ⚡ Switch to Renewable Energy 🏟 Keep the Venue Running with Energy Resilience In the playbook, you will find Agendi’s best practices and helpful tips for getting started on benchmarking, energy data collection, carbon accounting, and developing renewable energy strategies. Learn more and access the playbook online: https://lnkd.in/eqg7j4Gr.

Proudly announcing the release of the "Energy Decarbonization Playbook" for Sports and Entertainment Venues developed with industry leaders including 3R, APTIM, blue strike environmental, CES Power, Honeywell, KERAMIDA Inc., McKinstry, Okapi Environmental Services, Populous, RWDI, Tata Consultancy Services, Viridis Initiative, Agendi, Cherry Street Energy, and D'Niche Inc. This comprehensive guide is set to transform #energy consumption and #decarbonization strategies in our venues, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in the sports and entertainment industry. “In an era where the impact of climate change is felt across the glove, it is incumbent upon us, as leaders in the sports industry, to spearhead transformative initiatives that inspire change and contribute to a more sustainable planet,” said Roger McClendon, Executive Director of GSA. Available Now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqg7j4Gr The Playbook lays out the fundamentals of making smart energy decisions for the future, creating a synergy that enhances the overall experience for athletes, fans, and the communities our venues serve. Building on the foundation of the “Building for the Next Generation Playbook” released in 2023, the Energy Decarbonization Playbook delves deeper into sustainable practices related to energy, such as #GHG tracking, reduction, electrification, #renewableenergy, and resilience. This Playbook was meticulously vetted by the #CRS, International Living Future Institute, New Buildings Institute, TechFlow, Inc. and the U.S. Green Building Council. Watch the Full Session 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDYXRhzU #GreenSports #FasterTogether

The June 2023 release of the International Sustainability Standards Board (#ISSB)’s inaugural standards, IFRS Foundation S1 and IFRS S2, ignited a global push for standardized sustainability reporting, with major economies like Japan, Canada, and Brazil announcing adoption and adoption intent. This surge demonstrates a growing demand for enhanced transparency, comparability, and accountability in sustainability reporting worldwide.    In its recent SDR implementation update, the UK government solidified its commitment to this global movement by adopting the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and announcing plans of the UK-endorsed ISSB standards – the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), available in Q1 2025. Mandatory disclosure requirements are likely to be effective no earlier than accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. While the UK's implementation timeline provides some flexibility, forward-thinking companies are already recognizing the strategic advantages of early ISSB alignment, including:  ⏩ First-mover advantage: Demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainability to investors, customers, and stakeholders  ⚠ Risk management and mitigation: Identify material sustainability-related risks and opportunities early on, allowing for proactive adjustments and strategic decision-making  🔢 Data readiness and operational efficiency: Streamline sustainability-related reporting and data collection processes, essential for accurate and efficient reporting   🌐 Stakeholder management: Build trust and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, and gather valuable insights through stakeholder engagement    Importantly, the ISSB framework is designed to be interoperable with other leading sustainability standards and frameworks, such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) and building on the work completed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (#TCFD). This interoperability will help to reduce the reporting burden for companies while ensuring consistent and comprehensive disclosure.     At Agendi, we believe that successful ISSB implementation goes beyond compliance, capitalizing on the integration of sustainability into core business strategy and leveraging sustainability reporting to drive business transformation. We offer tailored guidance to help businesses navigate the ISSB framework, optimize their reporting process and develop a tailored implementation strategy for long-term success.

🌟 Agendi is excited to welcome Meagan Currie (Consultant, Boston), Duncan Kreps (Associate Consultant, Burlington) and Stella Stark (Summer Associate Intern, San Francisco) to the Agendi family. Welcome all! 🌎 👉 Meet Meagan: Meagan brings a wealth of experience in sustainability strategies and environmental policy. Through four years of private and public sector consulting, she championed governmental restoration efforts and developed expertise in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and solar remediation (SRM) technologies. Her academic and professional journey illustrates a passion for both environmental policy and corporate sustainability. She supported international companies and organizations including Planet Fitness, Papa Johns, and the PAHO FOUNDATION - PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION FOUNDATION on GHG reduction efforts, deforestation mitigation, environmental risk assessment. Meagan earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and political science from Swarthmore College. Her dedication to sustainability led her to innovative research at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, where she investigated commercial scalability of kelp as a biofuel, and the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Hollings Marine Laboratory, where she researched the effects of chemical runoff on native coral species. 👉 Meet Duncan: Duncan grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has long been passionate about environmental issues and deeply affected by the threat posed by climate change. He received a degree in mathematics from Middlebury College, and throughout his studies he explored ways to apply mathematical tools and quantitative problem solving skills to issues relating to the climate.   In addition to interning at Agendi last summer, Duncan has engaged in sustainability work in a variety of contexts, including creating mathematical models and working with community nonprofits. He continues to be passionate about environmental justice and exploring ways to enact lasting change in his community.   👉 Meet Stella Stark! Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Stella discovered her passion for circularity and the intersection of sustainability, infrastructure, and people during her studies in Engineering - Sustainability at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. In her professional journey, Stella has honed her skills in conducting GHG inventories, identifying common goals between sustainability and business, and circular design. Through roles at Accelerate Wind and Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics, she broadened her experiences in both the startup and corporate sustainability world. Outside of work, Stella finds creative fulfillment in sewing, knitting, and upcycling found objects, reflecting her commitment to sustainability in both personal and professional spheres.

🚀 Join Agendi as our next Administrative & Operations Manager! 🌍 In this dynamic role, you will be the backbone of our operations — managing calendars, handling financial operations, streamlining supplier and client onboarding, ensuring compliance, supporting HR processes, and organizing team events. With 5+ years of experience in operations or as an executive assistant in international firms or successful startups, you will thrive in our fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to newyork@agendi.co with the subject "Agendi – Adm & Operations Manager – Application". #JobOpening #Sustainability #OperationsManager #JoinOurTeam #Agendi

🌐 Understanding Double Materiality Assessments (DMA) for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is vital for today’s corporate sustainability landscape.   Last week, as part of London Climate Action Week, we held a webinar delving into DMA for CSRD. If you couldn’t join us, don’t worry! Our slideshow is now available, summarising all the key insights.   📩 Interested in the full webinar recording or would like to set up a dedicated converstation? Feel free to contact london@agendi.co   #LCAW #CorporateSustainability #DMA #CSRD #WebinarRecap

We are proud to announce that Agendi has earned an EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing us in the top 15% of companies for the second year in a row. EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform analyzing data across 4 themes - Environment and Climate, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement - with the aim of assessing how sustainability practices are successfully being put into practice. Its methodology is aligned with CSR standards like GRI, UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000. EcoVadis’ scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across 220+ purchasing categories and 180+ countries. As a sustainability consulting provider, we set the bar high for our processes, continually striving for excellence and improvement across priority sustainability matters. In addition to our achievements, we are dedicated to supporting our clients reach their sustainability goals and earn their own accolades. Our tailored consulting services optimize EcoVadis scores through: 🔍 Year-over-Year score analysis – Tracking and analyzing performance over time. 📊 Peer benchmarking – Understanding where you stand among your peers. 🤝 Internal engagement – Engaging your team for collective success. 🚀 Identifying key improvement areas – Pinpointing where to make the most impactful changes. 📑 Integration support – Assisting in the integration of the EcoVadis questionnaire into the company's broader reporting and disclosure practices. Connect with us to learn more! #Sustainability #EcoVadis #SustainabilityConsulting #Environment #Ethics #HumanRights #SustainableProcurement #ContinuousImprovement

🚀 Big News in Sustainability! 🚀 The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and the IFRS Foundation have joined forces! They signed a MoU to collaborate closely and align their efforts in developing and updating sustainability standards. This partnership will drive further harmonization in global climate reporting. The GHG Protocol's Corporate Standard is now integrated into the IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures and other IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards managed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Why is this partnership important?  👉 Consistency and compatibility: The MoU ensures that GHG Protocol and ISSB work together to provide consistent and compatible standards, reducing the burden on companies and improving the quality of disclosures.  📉 Reduced costs and efforts: By harmonizing their standards, the partnership aims to minimize the costs and efforts required from companies in their sustainability reporting.  🔎 Enhanced transparency: This collaboration will enhance transparency and accountability in corporate climate action, providing the capital markets with reliable information.  🌐 Countries adopting or planning to adopt ISSB standards:  Several countries have either adopted or announced plans to adopt ISSB standards, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Nigeria, Brazil, and New Zealand. These countries' commitment to ISSB underscores the growing global consensus on the importance of standardized sustainability reporting. At Agendi, we see this as a game-changer for businesses navigating the complex landscape of greenhouse gas reporting. Emmanuel Faber, ISSB Chair, highlighted the importance of this partnership in enabling companies to measure their emissions consistently, while Ani Dasgupta, WRI President and CEO, emphasized the clarity and consistency it brings to the reporting process. With the regulatory impacts of the CSRD in the EU and ISSB standards globally, businesses will face more stringent reporting requirements, driving better sustainability practices and greater accountability. We look forward to seeing the positive impacts this partnership will have on our clients and the broader business community. #Sustainability #GHGProtocol #IFRSFoundation #ClimateAction #SustainabilityStandards #CorporateResponsibility #GreenhouseGasEmissions #ESG #SustainabilityConsulting #BusinessForGood 

Double Materiality for CSRD Webinar: This Wednesday! Join our upcoming webinar as part of London Climate Action Week and empower yourself to confidently implement and streamline your assessment process, whether you're just getting started or are already underway and looking for best practice recommendations to ensure your exercise meets the guidelines and auditor requirements. Our "Basics to Best Practices" webinar will guide you through: Navigating Best Practice Guidance Documents ✅ Designing a Streamlined Process for Auditors ✅ Optimising Your Approach for Efficiency ✅ Reaching Your Stakeholders Effectively ✅ Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain insights on best practices! ➡️ Register Now! #CSRD #SustainabilityReporting #MaterialityAssessment #LondonClimateActionWeek #webinar #sustainability #climateaction

Last week, we had the honor of hosting a thought-provoking session with Dr. Philip McAdoo. His insights on Pride, allyship, intersectionality, and DEI have inspired us to reflect more deeply on how we can become a more inclusive and supportive company during Pride month and beyond: 🤝 True allyship involves advocating for and standing up for others. Balancing the role of an ally with the risk of overstepping boundaries requires a deep commitment to listening and learning. By actively listening to the experiences and needs of those we aim to support, we can better understand when to step forward and when to step back. 🎉 Pride recognizes the many ways of being and celebrating who we are. Dr. McAdoo highlighted the progress made by young people stepping into their identities and the need to address societal fractures. It's important to (help) find spaces and communities that validate who we are and boost our confidence. 📈 Focus DEI efforts on systems rather than individuals to avoid "othering" and promote inclusive problem-solving. Measure DEI efforts with both quantitative and qualitative metrics – put some 💜into it! 👊 Real, authentic support takes the form of focusing on the benefits and experiences we offer to people at the margins. It’s important to be patient and humble, understanding that change doesn’t happen overnight. People need time to process and reflect on new ideas, opening the door to growth and transformation. Inspired by Dr. McAdoo and our team, we are committed to celebrating and supporting our/the LGBTQ+ community, during and beyond Pride Month. Actions on our radar: Open dialogue: Provide our team with a space to discuss their experiences more openly and frequently. We will reframe our monthly team coffee chats to encourage these conversations. Ongoing training: Revamp and enhance our inclusion and diversity training programs, emphasizing the importance of continuous development. Our taskforce team stresses that this is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time effort! Community engagement: Actively look for ways to support the LGBTQ+ community, including supporting local businesses. Happy Pride, everyone! 🌟 #PrideMonth #Inclusion #Diversity #Allyship #DEI #CelebratePride