Today’s investors have many wide-ranging demands on their time and resources. When it comes to climate stewardship, regulations and market opportunities are changing rapidly. You need support that is agile, informed and engaged. That’s where Minerva fits in.
Minerva – A Comprehensive, Expert Approach
Minerva’s sustainable stewardship solutions offer a comprehensive range of solutions to integrate climate risk considerations throughout the entire investment decision-making process, from start to end.
Avoided Emissions Methodology
Unlocking Positive Climate Impact with Minerva
Minerva’s Avoided Emissions Methodology offers the clarity, credibility, and confidence you need to lead in sustainable investment.
Minerva Analytics’ Avoided Emissions Methodology empowers investors and organizations to measure and showcase the real-world climate impact of their portfolios.
By quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided through climate solutions—such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and innovative efficiency technologies—Minerva provides a transparent, science-aligned framework for demonstrating positive environmental contributions beyond traditional carbon accounting.
What are Avoided Emissions?
Avoided emissions, sometimes called “Scope 4,” represent the GHG reductions achieved when a low-carbon product or service replaces a higher-emission alternative. This metric captures the positive impact of climate solutions, complementing conventional Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting.
For instance, replacing beef burgers with plant-based alternatives can avoid up to 3.83 kg CO₂e per patty, resulting in millions of tonnes of emissions avoided annually when scaled across large portfolios.
Why Minerva’s Methodology Stands Out
Science-Based & Globally Aligned
Built on leading international frameworks, including the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Mission Innovation, and referencing the EU Taxonomy and Project Drawdown.
Investor-Focused
Enables clear reporting of a portfolio’s climate impact, supporting sustainability-labelled fund requirements and alignment with disclosure frameworks such as RIAA and SFDR.
Comprehensive & Transparent
Applies a rigorous, step-by-step approach to identify eligible solutions, define credible baselines, and ensure data quality—prioritizing third-party verified and company-reported data where available.
How it Works
Only activities with proven climate mitigation impact, aligned with recognized taxonomies, are included.
Calculates the difference in lifecycle emissions between a climate solution and its conventional alternative, using robust, transparent data sources.
Aggregates results to show the overall avoided emissions intensity per million USD invested, providing a clear measure of positive climate impact.
Why Minerva?
Minerva has unparalleled experience in supporting investors with their sustainable stewardship needs. Since 1995, the Minerva team has been analysing the governance structures of listed equities around the world. Today, our expert team curates over 2,000 data points per company covering over 90% of the World’s listed equities by market value.
Minerva’s comprehensive sustainable stewardship solutions enable investors to gain a deeper insight into the climate risks associated with their portfolio holdings. These tools include comprehensive and cost-effective carbon footprint analysis and company profiles that incorporate sustainability and governance.