Landmark Clyde & Co casestudy featured in a University of Cambridge report.
Our work with Clyde & Co just landed in a Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), University of Cambridge report - here's why it matters:
We developed a pioneering approach with Clyde & Co to reframe their sustainability spending as a strategic balance sheet asset, rather than a short-term expense. We secured forward purchases of nature-based carbon removal credits, positioning the business ahead of 2038 supply constraints and regulatory expectations.
Why is this unique?
The partnership demonstrates the potential for connected financial innovations across nature markets, procurement and insurance to overcome barriers to adoption of nature positive practices and business models.
Forward procurement: Credits were secured in advance to hedge against rising prices and supply constraints, projected to triple or more by 2038.
Balance sheet capitalisation: Credits are treated as assets under IAS provisions, avoiding P&L penalties and enhancing longer term financial performance.
Risk-mitigated portfolio: Insurance and rigorous due diligence ensured high-integrity projects.
'This represents a significant breakthrough in nature positive innovation – it mitigates the disincentives of investment in nature positive solutions and business models created by the mismatch between short-term financial incentives and long-term environmental benefits.'
Read the full report here, authored by James Macpherson: https://lnkd.in/euqSG_rM