3 Tips for companies to meet sustainability standards in 2025

With the worsening of the climate crisis, environmental regulations are becoming more stringent. Resolution 193/2023 of the Securities Commission (CVM), for example, requires companies listed on B3 to publish sustainability reports in 2026, based on the 2025 processes. In addition, the regulation of the carbon market was recently sanctioned by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT), instituting the Brazilian System of Trade in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (SBCE). The system follows the cap-and-trade model, in which the government defines a thousand emissions.

In this scenario, Isabela Basso, founder of Zaya, greentech that elaborates and simplifies the calculation of environmental impact of companies, reinforces the need to adapt to these standards.“Temperatures are rising, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions continue to increase and many companies are not moving as they should. Sustainability should be treated as a top priority, both for the good of business and the planet”, he says.

To help organizations adapt to regulations and not risk financial penalties and loss of credibility in the market, the expert listed three essential tips for companies to start their decarbonization journeys through the preparation of their Greenhouse Gas Inventories.Check: 

• Customize emissions inventory

A GHG inventory is the diagnosis of emissions of a company. In it, the main sources of emissions, whether direct or indirect, related to the company's business are evident. Consequently, the great opportunities and priorities for action to reduce emissions are also evident. 

However, not all emission categories apply to certain companies, which generates the need for each one to adapt the document to its reality. “It is important to understand what makes sense for your business, customizing inventory based on real operations and avoiding irrelevant data”, advises Isabela.

According to the expert, the analysis of existing categories and the identification of those that are really present in the day to day of the organization is essential to produce an efficient form. “ stationary combustion, which refers to fixed equipment such as ovens and boilers, for example, may not be something so considerable in your company. This type of initial ‡CLEanliness, customizing the document according to the emissions profile, simplifies the process and helps to focus your efforts where it really matters”, he adds.

• Engage all areas to collect data

Data collection is a process that many companies face difficulties.In this way, it is essential to segment responsibilities and make each team aware of the impact of their activities on the environment. 

“Logistics, HR, facilities, all areas need to become agents of change within the organization, driving the search for more sustainable solutions”, says the co-founder of Zaya.“The people responsible for sustainability initiatives need to explain to members of these areas the meaning of the information they are collecting, showing that they are not just numbers, but representative of the company's emissions”. 

The expert also highlights that this awareness promotes a change of mentality, causing employees to act actively in this aspect. “When each team understands their role in the sustainability and decarbonization journey of the company, it starts to question processes, identify opportunities and feel part of the solution spontaneously”, he emphasizes.

• Monthly monitoring for quick adjustments

Monthly monitoring of sustainability reports helps companies to detect negative trends quickly. In this way, it is possible to adjust processes continuously and regularly, enabling the identification of emission peaks, the analysis of their causes and the implementation of agile corrective measures.

“Waiting a full year to consolidate data can prevent necessary changes in a timely manner, so the idea of implementing a continuous approach is indispensable to avoid unpleasant surprises at the end of the year”, Isabela points out.

Beyond 2025
Finally, the expert warns that these tips are not about simple“” trends, since sustainability is a practical and uninterrupted process. “In times of greenwashing, it is common to see companies disclosing actions that, in practice, do not change their impact on the environment. True change must be reflected in the numbers. Therefore, at Zaya, we help organizations to focus on where it matters and generate effective results for the planet and for the business”, he concludes.