Action Library

A comprehensive collection of decarbonization resources

100+ decarbonization expert action guides and case studies, with business & implementation details

Action Type

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Design a supplier engagement program
Action

Design a supplier engagement program

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Reduce enteric fermentation emissions from ruminant animals
Action

Reduce enteric fermentation emissions from ruminant animals

WBCSDWBCSD
Opt for mixed land use to generate clean energy
Action

Opt for mixed land use to generate clean energy

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust
Use geothermal energy to decarbonize warehouses and offices
Case Study

Use geothermal energy to decarbonize warehouses and offices

Optic2000Optic2000
    Solar Impulse FoundationSLB
Optimize sorting & recycling for paper and textile
Action

Optimize sorting & recycling for paper and textile

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Incentivize regenerative agriculture in dairy production
Case Study

Incentivize regenerative agriculture in dairy production

NestléNestlé
Reduce fuel oil through hydrogen substitution
Case Study

Reduce fuel oil through hydrogen substitution

Empresas CMPC S.A.Empresas CMPC S.A.
Adopt BECCS technologies
Action

Adopt BECCS technologies

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Move to offshore wind electricity generation
Action

Move to offshore wind electricity generation

WBCSDWBCSD
Design climate transition plans – an overview
Action

Design climate transition plans – an overview

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Climate Transition Roadmaps Masterclass Series
Apply 3-phase program for global supplier decarbonization
Case Study

Apply 3-phase program for global supplier decarbonization

Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric
Prioritize and implement decarbonization levers
Action

Prioritize and implement decarbonization levers

PwC UKPwC UK
    WBCSD Net Zero Delivery Masterclass Series
Integrate energy management systems in pulp and paper mills
Case Study

Integrate energy management systems in pulp and paper mills

Empresas CMPC S.A.Empresas CMPC S.A.
Use renewable energy through distributed generation
Case Study

Use renewable energy through distributed generation

Iguá SaneamentoIguá Saneamento
Build with biobased materials
Action

Build with biobased materials

ArcadisArcadis
Develop in-house web-based tools to calculate CO2 footprint
Case Study

Develop in-house web-based tools to calculate CO2 footprint

ŞekerbankŞekerbank
Measure and reduce Scope 3.1 purchasing emissions
Case Study

Measure and reduce Scope 3.1 purchasing emissions

CBRECBRE
Embed decarbonization requirements in procurement
Action

Embed decarbonization requirements in procurement

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Design low-carbon products with circular economy principles
Case Study

Design low-carbon products with circular economy principles

AsusAsus
Increase carbon removals with sustainable forest management
Action

Increase carbon removals with sustainable forest management

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Build a strategic approach to renewable electricity sourcing
Action

Build a strategic approach to renewable electricity sourcing

ENGIE ImpactENGIE Impact
Enable scope 3 data transparency
Case Study

Enable scope 3 data transparency

T-SystemsT-Systems
    The Climate Choice
Adopt an internal carbon price to drive decarbonization
Action

Adopt an internal carbon price to drive decarbonization

WBCSDWBCSD
    BCG
Deploy high wave-resilient offshore floating solar
Case Study

Deploy high wave-resilient offshore floating solar

Port de SètePort de Sète
    SolarinBlueSolar Impulse Foundation
Apply solar thermal water heating in industrial processes
Case Study

Apply solar thermal water heating in industrial processes

GivaudanGivaudan
    AB InBev
Reduce CH4 & N2O emissions with livestock manure management
Action

Reduce CH4 & N2O emissions with livestock manure management

WBCSDWBCSD
Use an AI air compressor system to reduce energy consumption
Case Study

Use an AI air compressor system to reduce energy consumption

Wistron CorporationWistron Corporation
Reduce food waste & costs with data analytics & tech system
Case Study

Reduce food waste & costs with data analytics & tech system

Magic Costa BlancaMagic Costa Blanca
    LightBlue ConsultingSolar Impulse Foundation
Decarbonize suppliers through a collaborative approach
Case Study

Decarbonize suppliers through a collaborative approach

PhilipsPhilips
Transform product portfolio with assessment methodology
Case Study

Transform product portfolio with assessment methodology

SikaSika
Switch to hybrid-electric furnace design in glass production
Case Study

Switch to hybrid-electric furnace design in glass production

Ardagh Glass PackagingArdagh Glass Packaging
    AB InBev
Utilize floating solar power plant installations
Case Study

Utilize floating solar power plant installations

BrestPortBrestPort
    HelioRecSolar Impulse Foundation
Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps
Action

Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps

WBCSDWBCSD
Integrate carbon pricing in supplier tenders
Case Study

Integrate carbon pricing in supplier tenders

HaleonHaleon
    Scope 3 Peer Group
Invest in innovative pulping and paper making technologies
Action

Invest in innovative pulping and paper making technologies

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Design a voluntary carbon credit portfolio
Action

Design a voluntary carbon credit portfolio

WBCSDWBCSD
    Natural Climate Solutions Alliance
Optimize electric vehicle design to reduce energy use
Case Study

Optimize electric vehicle design to reduce energy use

Aptera MotorsAptera Motors
    AirShaperSolar Impulse Foundation
Switch to industrial electric boilers
Action

Switch to industrial electric boilers

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Engage your SME suppliers and customers
Action

Engage your SME suppliers and customers

SME Climate HubSME Climate Hub
Source renewable electricity with PPA
Action

Source renewable electricity with PPA

WBCSDWBCSD
Leverage MACCs to inform decarbonization strategy
Action

Leverage MACCs to inform decarbonization strategy

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Climate Transition Roadmaps Masterclass Series
Use biostimulants to reduce fertilizers and increase yields
Case Study

Use biostimulants to reduce fertilizers and increase yields

Ajinomoto Agro SolutionsAjinomoto Agro Solutions
Use regenerative practices to reduce agricultural emissions
Action

Use regenerative practices to reduce agricultural emissions

BCGBCG
Switch to electric/hybrid boilers in buildings
Action

Switch to electric/hybrid boilers in buildings

WBCSDWBCSD
Utilize solar thermal HaaS to cut industrial emissions
Case Study

Utilize solar thermal HaaS to cut industrial emissions

HeinekenHeineken
Integrate climate into corporate financials
Action

Integrate climate into corporate financials

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Climate Transition Roadmaps Masterclass Series
Convert biowaste into biogas to accelerate decarbonization
Action

Convert biowaste into biogas to accelerate decarbonization

ENGIE ImpactENGIE Impact
Procure natural climate solution carbon credits
Action

Procure natural climate solution carbon credits

WBCSDWBCSD
    Natural Climate Solutions Alliance
Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture
Case Study

Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture

Weyerhaeuser CompanyWeyerhaeuser Company
Use nature-based solutions as part of Net Zero action
Action

Use nature-based solutions as part of Net Zero action

WBCSDWBCSD
Integrate carbon dioxide removal into climate strategies
Action

Integrate carbon dioxide removal into climate strategies

WBCSDWBCSD
    South Pole
Optimize solvent recycling and recovery
Case Study

Optimize solvent recycling and recovery

LonzaLonza
    Together for Sustainability (TfS)
Change product standard requirements to reduce food waste
Action

Change product standard requirements to reduce food waste

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust
Adopt heat recovery technologies in the pulp mill
Action

Adopt heat recovery technologies in the pulp mill

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Lower product emissions with recycled (PCR) plastics
Case Study

Lower product emissions with recycled (PCR) plastics

AcerAcer
Invest in solar power for affordable and clean energy supply
Case Study

Invest in solar power for affordable and clean energy supply

Ekol LogisticsEkol Logistics
Finance climate action with green bonds
Action

Finance climate action with green bonds

BCGBCG
Adopt heat recovery technologies in the sawmill
Action

Adopt heat recovery technologies in the sawmill

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Replace industrial boilers with biomass boilers
Case Study

Replace industrial boilers with biomass boilers

AgrariaAgraria
    AB InBev
Optimize nutrient management for reduced on-farm emissions
Action

Optimize nutrient management for reduced on-farm emissions

WBCSDWBCSD
Maximize value from climate reporting
Action

Maximize value from climate reporting

PwC UKPwC UK
    WBCSD Net Zero Delivery Masterclass Series
Optimize water use for rice irrigation
Case Study

Optimize water use for rice irrigation

AdecoagroAdecoagro
    AB InBev
Transforming sewage sludge into agricultural fertilizer
Case Study

Transforming sewage sludge into agricultural fertilizer

Iguá SaneamentoIguá Saneamento
Decarbonize transport with battery electric vehicles
Action

Decarbonize transport with battery electric vehicles

WBCSDWBCSD
Integrate climate into strategic planning
Action

Integrate climate into strategic planning

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Create additive renewables within grid
Case Study

Create additive renewables within grid

KalsecKalsec
    AB InBev
Reduce food waste with efficient packaging
Action

Reduce food waste with efficient packaging

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust
Reduce rice cultivation emissions via integrated methods
Action

Reduce rice cultivation emissions via integrated methods

WBCSDWBCSD
Provide sustainability tech platform for smallholder farmers
Case Study

Provide sustainability tech platform for smallholder farmers

SymriseSymrise
    AB InBev
Transition to a just, net-zero, and nature positive economy
Action

Transition to a just, net-zero, and nature positive economy

WBCSDWBCSD
Reduce shipping emissions with renewable fuels & efficiency
Action

Reduce shipping emissions with renewable fuels & efficiency

BCGBCG
Re-use excess energy from operations to heat buildings
Case Study

Re-use excess energy from operations to heat buildings

NovonesisNovonesis
    AB InBev
Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets
Action

Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets

BCGBCG
Align investment portfolio to net-zero goals
Case Study

Align investment portfolio to net-zero goals

CTBC HoldingCTBC Holding
Switch to renewable energy to decarbonize industrial heat
Action

Switch to renewable energy to decarbonize industrial heat

BCGBCG
Redesign the value chain and source strategies
Action

Redesign the value chain and source strategies

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Activate the organization to support sustainability goals
Action

Activate the organization to support sustainability goals

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Climate Transition Roadmaps Masterclass Series
Switch to carbon-free fertilizers in agriculture
Case Study

Switch to carbon-free fertilizers in agriculture

Wyckoff FarmsWyckoff Farms
    AB InBev
Create financial incentives for suppliers
Action

Create financial incentives for suppliers

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Recycle polyurethane reactor in refrigeration industry
Case Study

Recycle polyurethane reactor in refrigeration industry

ImberaImbera
    AB InBev
Produce sodium chlorite with clean energy
Case Study

Produce sodium chlorite with clean energy

Sabará GroupSabará Group
Industrialize filterless ambient air purification
Case Study

Industrialize filterless ambient air purification

ComauComau
    ISCLEANAIRSolar Impulse Foundation
Switch to low-carbon fuels: deep dive on low-carbon hydrogen
Action

Switch to low-carbon fuels: deep dive on low-carbon hydrogen

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service
Action

Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service

WBCSDWBCSD
Reduce building emissions with energy management systems
Action

Reduce building emissions with energy management systems

BCGBCG
Engage employees on decarbonization
Case Study

Engage employees on decarbonization

Swiss ReSwiss Re
Build partnerships through alliances and co-investments
Action

Build partnerships through alliances and co-investments

BCGBCG
    WBCSD Supply Chain Decarbonization Masterclass Series
Adopt wood products to reduce construction emissions
Action

Adopt wood products to reduce construction emissions

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Use a simplified lease program for renewable energy
Case Study

Use a simplified lease program for renewable energy

Cathay LifeCathay Life
Use molten salt energy storage in heating and industry
Case Study

Use molten salt energy storage in heating and industry

Norbis ParkNorbis Park
    Kyoto GroupSolar Impulse Foundation
Use eco-driving application for logistics and heavy vehicles
Case Study

Use eco-driving application for logistics and heavy vehicles

Trans ItaliaTrans Italia
    MinervaSSolar Impulse Foundation
Switch to variable volume oil reservoir in heavy machinery
Case Study

Switch to variable volume oil reservoir in heavy machinery

MBI GlobalMBI Global
    Smart ReservoirSolar Impulse Foundation
Enhance building energy efficiency through AI automation
Case Study

Enhance building energy efficiency through AI automation

Patrizia AGPatrizia AG
    DABBEL AISolar Impulse Foundation
Optimize lubricant application in industrial turbines
Case Study

Optimize lubricant application in industrial turbines

SRPSRP
    FluitecSolar Impulse Foundation
Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions
Action

Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions

BCGBCG
Create Sustainability-linked financial instruments
Case Study

Create Sustainability-linked financial instruments

ACCIONAACCIONA
Maximize waste recovery in the pulp and paper mill
Action

Maximize waste recovery in the pulp and paper mill

Forest Solutions GroupForest Solutions Group
    McKinsey Sustainability
Adopt smart storage solutions to reduce food waste
Action

Adopt smart storage solutions to reduce food waste

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust
Reduce furnace CO2 emissions with a heat exchanger
Case Study

Reduce furnace CO2 emissions with a heat exchanger

UnileverUnilever
Switch to alternative proteins in commercial food production
Action

Switch to alternative proteins in commercial food production

BCGBCG