Getting Ready for 2026 and Setting Our Baseline for Carbon Reductions At ConferenceDirect we committed to the SME Climate Hub for a 30% reduction in our carbon footprint by 2030.  Next year is going to be when we establish our baseline to measure our carbon footprint.  Committing to the SME Climate Hub is a public pledge to cut your company’s carbon footprint in line with climate science. But what does that commitment actually require? Here are the key actions every person/company should look at when committing to something like the SME Climate Hub: 1. Measure Your Carbon Footprint Establish a baseline by measuring Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions using a GHG Protocol–aligned tool. Recalculate emissions annually to track progress. 2. Set Science-Aligned Targets Establish you goals.  IE:  Commit to reducing absolute emissions 30% by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050 . These targets must be leadership-approved and publicly visible. 3. Create a Credible R...