How can organizations show progress toward emissions-reduction targets while waiting for longer-term measures to take effect?

There are a few things you can consider while longer-term reduction efforts are still in progress.

You can start by using unbundled EACs to lower your market-based Scope 2 emissions in the short term. This helps you show progress and meet expectations from customers or investors while you wait for bigger changes like infrastructure upgrades or contract shifts to take effect.

It is also important to be clear in your reporting. Let stakeholders know that most reductions will come after year two, and explain the steps you are already taking, such as making investments, renegotiating contracts, or planning projects.

In the meantime, you can explore smaller actions that may have an impact sooner. These might include pilot projects, energy-saving upgrades, or working with suppliers to reduce emissions.

Taking these steps helps keep your plan credible, builds trust, and shows that progress is already underway, even before the major reductions appear.