Julia Santos
Editor, ESG Minute
Explainers
What is ESG? Meaning and how it works in practice
ESG is the set of environmental, social and governance criteria used to measure corporate risk and compliance, now a condition…
Explainers
How to calculate your company’s carbon footprint: a step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to calculating your company's carbon footprint, from setting boundaries and collecting invoice data to applying emission factors…
Carbon Credits
What are carbon credits and how do they work?
A carbon credit represents one tonne of CO2e avoided or removed, but its value depends on the verification process, the…
Explainers
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, explained without jargon
The three scopes decide what a company must measure, what it can influence and where almost all of its carbon…
CSRD & Rules
CBAM explained: who pays, how much and when
The EU carbon border levy entered its definitive phase in January 2026. What changed, who is exempt and the dates…
Brazil
Brazil’s SBCE: what changes for your company
Brazil's SBCE cap-and-trade system requires large emitters to build verified GHG inventories now, because the measurement rules set during the…
Explainers
Carbon neutral vs net zero: the difference that changes what you may claim
Carbon neutral and net zero follow different rules under ISO 14068-1, and claiming either without a documented reduction plan is…
Carbon Credits
Carbon credit prices in 2026: what buyers actually pay
From EUR 12 for Amazon REDD+ to over EUR 1,000 for direct air capture. A practical guide to what drives…
Brazil