
{"id":1158,"date":"2025-03-26T15:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consciousadnetwork.com\/?page_id=1158"},"modified":"2025-04-17T08:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T08:37:47","slug":"sustainability-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consciousadnetwork.com\/sustainability-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1158\" class=\"elementor elementor-1158\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37a00edf elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37a00edf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-230bee2f\" data-id=\"230bee2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a70c3e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a70c3e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Sustainability<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40379b61 h2-slash h3-slash elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40379b61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58c64119\" data-id=\"58c64119\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b4fa41c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b4fa41c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Leadership Position<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">The advertising industry working across all scopes <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW142643656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">to bring emissions in line with t<span style=\"color: #333333;\">he <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142643656 BCX0\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW142643656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Paris Climate Agreement<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW142643656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">,<\/span> t<\/span>o limit warming to under 1.5 degrees centigrade, and regenerate our natural environment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">he content we create<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">, the media we place, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">organisations and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">processes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">which govern<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"> them <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">sustainable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">. The advertising industry <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">has the power to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"> lead positive behavioural change<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">promot<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\"> information integrity around climate science and action<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142643656 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242097803 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242097803 BCX0\">\u201cWe must fight the coordinated disinformation campaigns impeding global progress on climate change, ranging from outright denial to greenwashing to harassment of climate scientists\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW242097803 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW242097803 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW242097803 BCX0\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2024\/11\/1157191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW242097803 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242097803 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Antonio Guterres &#8211; UN Secretary General<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Commercial Impact<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/sites\/default\/files\/ct\/publication\/documents\/2025-01\/Ipsos-Views-POV-Shifting-Shoppers-ESG-Attitudes-To-Action-compressed.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">64% of consumers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> say they try to buy brands that act responsibly, even if it means spending more.<br \/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/uk\/en\/pages\/consumer-business\/articles\/sustainable-consumer.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A third of consumers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> claim to have stopped purchasing certain brands due to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a lack of visible commitment on these issues<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/sites\/default\/files\/ct\/news\/documents\/2024-04\/Earth%20Day%202024%20Global%20Report.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three in five people<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> agree if businesses in their country don\u2019t act now to combat climate change, they will be failing their employees and customers.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/iabeurope.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/IAB-Europe-State-of-Readiness-Report-2025-Sustainability-in-Digital-Advertising.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainability ranks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as the second most important challenge for the digital ad ecosystem, behind measurement and followed by viewability.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/assets-shared\/docs\/campaigns\/2023\/deloitte-2023-genz-millennial-survey.pdf?dlva=12\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">half of Gen Zs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (55%) and millennials (54%) say they research a brand\u2019s environmental impact and policies before accepting a job from them, 16% of millennials say they have already changed job or sector due to concerns around climate and 25% of Gen Zs and 23% of millennials sharing that they plan to do this in future.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WFA research identifies that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wfanet.org\/knowledge\/item\/2021\/04\/26\/New-research-suggests-marketers-lag-corporate-progress-on-the-sustainability-journey?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">marketing often lags other areas within businesses on sustainability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Taking Action: Six Essential Steps<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><br \/><\/b><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260902336 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260902336 BCX0\">This Guide is designed to be used alongside the CAN Guiding Principles. Please complete th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260902336 BCX0\">e <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW260902336 BCX0\">Principles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260902336 BCX0\"> before implementing Guides.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Organisation<\/h5><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comply with all existing and upcoming legislation, including the Green Claims Code and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32022L2464\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CSRD).<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Create a plan for Net Zero, including, if possible, board level commitments which encourage all leaders to be accountable for increasing sustainability.<ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220729179 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220729179 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220729179 BCX0\">et Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are regularly reviewed against business <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220729179 BCX0\">objectives<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220729179 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190516874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190516874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190516874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190516874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190516874 BCX0\">Set a plan for continuous improvement, and reporting on impact<br \/>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Check if advertising, <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226131545 BCX0\">content<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226131545 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226131545 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226131545 BCX0\"> and media are considered in your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or Net Zero commitments.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Consider the balance of your investments<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195409112 BCX0\">.<\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\">Avoid <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\">the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW145035583 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/en\/true-understanding\/say-do-gap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">say-do gap<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\"> \u2013<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\">align <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145035583 BCX0\">reported intentions with direct <br \/>action<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Sign up to Ad Net Zero and get your team to take the <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW61104468 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/adassoc.org.uk\/our-work\/ad-net-zero-essentials-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW61104468 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61104468 BCX0\">Ad Net Zero Essentials certificate<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61104468 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61104468 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW259048039 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignadnetzeroawards.com\/winners-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW259048039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Ad Net <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Zero award winners<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\"> are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\">a great source<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\"> of inspiration<br \/><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259048039 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4212403 BCX0\">Obtain the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW4212403 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/carbonliteracy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4212403 BCX0\">Carbon Literacy Project<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW4212403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4212403 BCX0\"> certification.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Look into o<span class=\"TextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\">btaining a <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW127403471 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcorporation.net\/en-us\/certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">B Corp Certification<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127403471 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Join the <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW150931816 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/climateaction.unfccc.int\/Initiatives?id=Race_to_Zero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW150931816 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Race to Zero campaign<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150931816 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Consider sustainable accreditations and partnerships with civil society organisations to share best practice and lessons learned.<\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220521433 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220521433 BCX0\">You can also list these on your website. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW220521433 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sse.com\/sustainability\/partnerships-and-memberships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW220521433 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220521433 BCX0\">See how SSE have done this here.<\/span><\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212027306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212027306 BCX0\">Consider creating your own internal sustainability training.<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183580665 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183580665 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183580665 BCX0\">For agencies, this could include educating clients on sustainability.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\">Include <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\">the universal <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW170946537 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/caad.info\/what-is-misinformation-disinformation\/#policy-asks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW170946537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">climate misinformation and disinformation definition<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170946537 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\">Train teams on greenwashing and ensure legal compliance to all legislation including <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW169424075 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asa.org.uk\/type\/non_broadcast\/code_section\/11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\">ASA \u2018Environmental Claims\u2019 CAP code<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\"> and the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW169424075 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims\/environmental-claims-on-goods-and-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\">CMA guidance<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169424075 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><br \/>2. Briefing<\/h5><p style=\"text-align: left;\">For Brands:<\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure sustainability is part of your procurement and request for proposals (RFPs).<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ask your agencies who their other clients are, in particular high carbon clients including fossil fuels.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purposedisruptors.org\/advertised-emissions\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advertised Emissions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your Scope 3 reporting and seek to reduce them.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Join the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.changethebrief.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">#ChangeTheBrief Alliance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to promote more sustainable choices and behaviours.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Consider using a third-party tool to assess the state of sustainable behaviours from suppliers, centralise all supplier information regarding sustainability.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><br \/>For agencies and consultants:<\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sk clients for their plans for Net Zero.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Check your creative work reflects the climate reality of today and shows sustainable behaviours.<ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\">Check<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\">whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\">the message of the campaign aligns or conflicts with the main (material) impacts of the bran<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180264763 BCX0\">d<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW121083195 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/action.deloitte.com\/insight\/3651\/what-are-materiality-assessments-and-how-do-they-impact-sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW121083195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121083195 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Consider Materiality<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121083195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121083195 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\">heck for greenwashing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\"> in line with existing and upcoming legislation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30468518 BCX0\">Reduce emissions from media as much as possible.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\">onsider <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\">that<\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW236503464 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignasia.com\/article\/advertisers-grapple-with-the-weight-of-ais-environmental-impact\/497621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW236503464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">AI<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\"> and emergent technologies are hugely carbon intensive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236503464 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82731840 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82731840 BCX0\">Prioritise c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82731840 BCX0\">arbon-optimised, high-performing media options where possible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82731840 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230611321 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230611321 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230611321 BCX0\">Ask partners and vendors to ensure low waste, check<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230611321 BCX0\"> that they run their servers on 100% renewable energy sources<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230611321 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Production<\/h5><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\">Ensure production processes and all events and other activities align with the highest standards of sustainability, and reduce impacts where possible, using <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW94463394 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/carbon-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW94463394 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">carbon calculators<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94463394 BCX0\">.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\">Study the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75701975 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/adnetzero.com\/resources\/ad-net-zero-sustainable-production-best-practices-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75701975 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Ad Net Zero Sustainable Production Best Practices<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75701975 BCX0\">.|<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>R<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229906827 BCX0\">educ<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229906827 BCX0\">e filming <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229906827 BCX0\">locations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229906827 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229906827 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>C<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84799054 BCX0\">ut down the length of ad<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84799054 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84799054 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84799054 BCX0\"> to decrease emissions during placement<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Minimise flying,<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166313393 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166313393 BCX0\"> prioritise sustainable forms of travel.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Minimis<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195876012 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195876012 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195876012 BCX0\"> the use of generators and using green power where possible.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\">stimate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\">seek<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\"> to reduce<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\"> carbon emissions from proposed production<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25873723 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>C<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117357595 BCX0\">onsider not-for-profit carbon offsetting solutions instead of commercial ones<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117357595 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">4. Content<\/h5><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">Check that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">sustainability claims <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">robust<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">truthful, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">, clear and consider the full life cycle of the product or service<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181743477 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\">Refer to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\"> the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW87422934 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/wfanet.org\/knowledge\/item\/2022\/04\/04\/WFA-issues-guidance-for-brands-on-making-credible-environmental-claims?utm_source=mailing&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=president-s-awards-new-leadership-team-guidance-on-green-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW87422934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\">WFA guidance on making credible <\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW87422934 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/wfanet.org\/knowledge\/item\/2022\/04\/04\/WFA-issues-guidance-for-brands-on-making-credible-environmental-claims?utm_source=mailing&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=president-s-awards-new-leadership-team-guidance-on-green-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW87422934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\">environmental<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW87422934 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/wfanet.org\/knowledge\/item\/2022\/04\/04\/WFA-issues-guidance-for-brands-on-making-credible-environmental-claims?utm_source=mailing&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=president-s-awards-new-leadership-team-guidance-on-green-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW87422934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87422934 BCX0\"> claims.<\/span><\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12978940 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12978940 BCX0\">Promote sustainable behaviours and minimise polluting or environmentally harmful behaviours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12978940 BCX0\"> within your creative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12978940 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\">Explore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\"> how you can inspire behaviour change through initiatives such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95679558 BCX0\">Ad Net Zero&#8217;s Every Brief Counts.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\">Consider green claims as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\">compliance and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\"> think about <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW63982410 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/mediabounty.com\/beyond-the-climate-bubble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63982410 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">how you can influence non-traditional green audiences <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> consider green behaviours<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63982410 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63982410 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> as the leadership position<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53382292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53382292 BCX0\">Avoid<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53382292 BCX0\">showing gratuitous overconsumption of goods<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53382292 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW53382292 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Information Integrity<\/h5><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\">upport media outlets and platforms that bolster information integrity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\"> around climate science and solutions via your media spend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178647577 BCX0\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Remove climate words from blocklists.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Consider donat<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175984008 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175984008 BCX0\"> to causes through your media investment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175984008 BCX0\">:<\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">ptions include programmatic tools such as <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62471364 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/good-loop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">Good Loop<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62471364 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weare8.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">WeAre8<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62471364 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/wearethegoodnet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">TheGoodNet<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62471364 BCX0\">, or influencer and creator collaborations who donate a percentage of their fees.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>We recommend avoiding appearing next to content which does not <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\">comply with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\"> the Climate Action Against Disinformation<\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW255120541 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/caad.info\/what-is-misinformation-disinformation\/#policy-asks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW255120541 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">universal definition<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255120541 BCX0\">of climate mis and disinformation, and to use this definition in policies and procedures.<\/span><\/span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">eview <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">brand safety settings and blocklists as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">demand-side platform<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\"> (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">DSPs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">supply-side platforms (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">SSPs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162130102 BCX0\"> for the abov<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\">Check <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW2824831 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consciousadnetwork.com\/the-6-can-guides-wip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW2824831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">CAN\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Information Integrity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">&amp; Hate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Guide<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\"> for more information, as well as the<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW2824831 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/ipamediaclimatecharter.co.uk\/brand-safety\/about-brand-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW2824831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">IPA Media Climate Charter\u2019s guidance on brand safety<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2824831 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">6. Climate Literacy<\/h5><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlife2030.earth\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Good Life 2030<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> report from Purpose Disruptors.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareadgreen.org\/resources-guides\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AdGreen Resources Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on reducing production emissions.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Consider using a platform such as <a href=\"https:\/\/zellar.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Zellar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to calculate and reduce your carbon footp<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rint.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldlandtrust.org\/carbon-calculator\/carbon-offsetting-for-organisations\/#:~:text=World%20Land%20Trust's%20Carbon%20Balanced,offset%20any%20they%20cannot%20avoid.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Land Trust offsetting programme.<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scope3.com\/news\/ana-releases-report-in-partnership-with-scope3-on-how-to-reduce-marketing-emissions-while-driving-growth\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and Scope3 report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on how to reduce marketing emissions while driving growth.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Read up on the <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/en\/policies\/code-practice-disinformation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">European Commission code of practice on disinformation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Consider working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainschool.co.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supply Chain Sustainability School<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help make your supply chain more sustainable. Recordings from a programme run for an energy company can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainschool.co.uk\/partners\/sse\/ssen-climate-academy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Train your team in climate science, climate literacy and sustainability from outside of advertising. Some suppliers include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw-consulting.co.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small World Consulting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drawdown.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Project Drawdown<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Read how to ensure climate conversations are inclusive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalactionplan.org.uk\/files\/final_white_paper.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Global Action Plan and Virgin Media O2<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Stay up to date with the latest sustainability news via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outrageandoptimism.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outrage and Optimism podcast<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and industry newsletters from reputable outlets such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edie.net\/news\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">edie<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>Key Definitions<\/span><\/b><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Climate disinformation: <\/b>The Climate Action Against Disinformation <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/caad.info\/what-is-misinformation-disinformation\/#policy-asks\">universal definition<\/a> defines climate mis and disinformation as content which:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i>\u201cUndermines the existence or impacts of climate change, the unequivocal human influence on climate change, and the need for corresponding urgent action according to the IPCC scientific consensus and in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement;<br \/><br \/><\/i><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i>Misrepresents scientific data, including by omission or cherry-picking, in order to erode trust in climate science, climate-focused institutions, experts, and solutions; or<br \/><br \/><\/i><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i>Falsely publicises efforts as supportive of climate goals that in fact contribute to climate warming or contravene the scientific consensus on mitigation or adaptation.\u201d<br \/><br \/><\/i><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Materiality,<\/b> <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/action.deloitte.com\/insight\/3651\/what-are-materiality-assessments-and-how-do-they-impact-sustainability\">According to Deloitte<\/a>:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i>\u201cMateriality assessments are a methodology often used by companies to identify the sustainability challenges that they most need to prioritize. 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