NEW YORK, January 15, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a quick reference guide: “ABCs of Corporate Climate Action.” The new guide, which is available here, provides a practical glossary defining essential terms related to corporate climate strategy and climate risk reporting.
“Sustainability teams are facing increased challenges as corporate climate action continues to evolve, driven by investor expectations, regulatory requirements, and heightened scrutiny around climate claims,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “Our new guide supports these teams by providing a clear understanding of core climate concepts to help organizations strengthen their internal alignment and external credibility.”
G&A’s new guide is a concise resource designed as a glossary to provide a practical foundation for navigating today’s climate landscape. The guide includes:
- Plain-language definitions of essential terms in the areas of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, emissions reduction targets, renewable energy, carbon markets, climate risk, scenario analysis, and transition planning.
- Explanation of key climate accounting concepts, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions and location-based vs. market-based reporting,
- Clarification of climate claims and strategies, such as carbon neutrality, net-zero emissions, residual emissions, and carbon removals
Coppola added, “This resource offers a starting point to help build foundational climate literacy or to refine mature climate strategies and disclosures. G&A is committed to helping organizations navigate the evolving requirements for corporate climate reporting and we are available to help prepare for meet reporting requirements and follow best practices.”
G&A’s ABCs of Corporate Climate Action Quick Reference Guide is available for download on the company website.
About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.
Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.
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