Hot on the heels of the Science Based Target initiative's (SBTi) Net Zero Standard 2.0 publication, Gold Standard has released vital new guidance on how to navigate the new Ongoing Emissions Responsibility obligations. Gold Standard worked with a team of expert writers on the guidance, including Pinwheel's Chief Impact Officer, Rob Cheesewright.

As organisations with net-zero targets continue to generate emissions for years to come, many have the capacity to link those emissions to meaningful financial commitments that accelerate climate action beyond their value chains. A new report from Gold Standard, Pinwheel, and ClimatePartner sets out how organisations can begin doing exactly that, unpacking critical ideas on linking ongoing emissions to transparent financial commitments and high-impact climate action. Launched during London Climate Action Week 2026, the new report, 'Ongoing Emissions: Taking Responsibility', brings together best practices for organisations implementing an OER strategy as part of their credible climate action plans. It outlines how to establish financial commitments, build OER activity portfolios, and be recognised for climate leadership. Reflecting on the new report, Margaret Kim, Chief Executive Officer at Gold Standard, said:

“Reaching net zero will take time, but companies do not need to wait to make a meaningful contribution to climate action. Ongoing Emissions Responsibility gives organisations an opportunity to link the emissions they continue to produce as they decarbonise with finance that can accelerate progress now. It provides a practical framework for connecting ongoing climate impact to meaningful finance, delivered through a mix of mechanisms including direct funding, climate funds, innovation, advocacy, adaptation and high-integrity carbon credits.”

Gavin Sheppard, Chief Executive Officer at Pinwheel added, "Corporate climate action continues to gather momentum. As businesses look for new sustainability models to surpass the old offsetting/compensation approach, they need to engage with a system that is highly credible but one that provides flexibility and reputational returns on investment. The OER framework does just that, and we are proud to accelerate its adoption in partnership with Gold Standard."