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Setting Decarbonization Targets that Stick: Business Drivers, Financial Incentives, and the Path Forward

Setting carbon targets is easy, achieving them is where the real work begins. This blog captures key insights from the CDx Launch Event on what makes targets credible, measurable, and meaningful. Learn how Southeast Asian businesses are aligning financial incentives like sustainability-linked loans with SMART goals, overcoming Scope 3 challenges, and embedding targets into operations to avoid greenwashing. With a focus on SMEs, this resource offers a clear view of what’s needed to turn climate ambition into lasting impact.

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June 13, 2025
[CDx 2024] The Great Offsets Debate Navigating the Landscape to Credible Carbon Offsetting

The Great Offsets Debate: Navigating the Landscape to Credible Carbon Offsetting

The debate over carbon offsets continues to divide climate experts and corporate leaders. The Great Offsets Debate explored whether offsets are a credible tool in the fight against climate change or a convenient way to delay real action. Proponents emphasized their role in managing hard-to-abate emissions and driving transparency, while critics highlighted risks of greenwashing and a need for stronger direct action within supply chains. With evolving standards and increasing scrutiny, the session underscored that offsets must be used sparingly, transparently, and always in support of (not as a substitute for) genuine decarbonization.

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June 13, 2025