Carbon transparency for business is no longer optional—it’s a competitive and legal imperative.

Two major 2025 developments—the launch of the Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) and the draft update to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard—are raising the bar on transparency, verification, and emissions accountability.

- CDOP aims to standardize carbon credit data and align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, introducing interoperability, clear taxonomies, and auditability.

- SBTi v2.0 emphasizes strict limits on carbon credits and requires detailed annual reporting on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2), pushing companies from pledges to performance.

🔍 Why This Matters

1.No more vague claims: Greenwashing risks are rising. Only data-backed, science-aligned strategies will withstand legal and reputational scrutiny.

2.Legal risk meets ESG: Contracts, supplier agreements, and internal controls must evolve to reflect emissions responsibilities and reporting obligations.

3.Due diligence is tightening: Investors and clients will increasingly demand verified disclosures and traceable emissions data.

Whether you’re a multinational or a growing small business, it is the End of Easy Offsets. Climate accountability has arrived.

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