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| Publication date | Type | Title | Description | Publisher | Downloads | Download count | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-10-14 | Science-based targets technical article | [SBTi SME Target Validation Application Checklist V4](/academy/knowledge/technical/sbti-sme-validation-checklist-v4) | Reviews SME target, inventory and payment checks, and notes differences between V4 and current V4.1. | SBTi Services Limited (original); Captain International (Chinese summary) | [Current official PDF (V4.1)](/downloads/academy/sbti-sme-target-validation-checklist.pdf) | [Download statistics](/api/download-counts#sbti-sme-target-validation-checklist.pdf) | Original V4 published in March 2026. This is not an official translation; use the current version for applications. | | 2026-10-07 | Carbon project technical article | [VCS Carbon Reduction Project Concept Note Template and Methodology Selection](/academy/knowledge/technical/vcs-concept-note-methodology) | Provides an 11-part concept note structure covering additionality, baseline, monitoring and methodology selection. | Captain International | [PDD reference document (original Word file)](/downloads/academy/carbon-project-pdd-monitoring-additionality.docx) | [Download statistics](/api/download-counts#carbon-project-pdd-monitoring-additionality.docx) | A reference for early planning. The attachment retains its original text and must be adapted to the applicable methodology. | | 2026-10-07 | International carbon market technical article | [Paris Agreement Articles 6.2 and 6.4: Key Differences Between Cooperative Approaches and the Credit Mechanism](/academy/knowledge/technical/paris-agreement-article6-2-vs-6-4) | Compares governance, participation and authorization, corresponding adjustments, fees and market eligibility under 6.2 and 6.4. | Captain International | Not provided | Not applicable | Compares governance, authorization, corresponding adjustments and market eligibility, with official sources. | | 2026-10-07 | Circular economy technical article | [ISO 59004:2024 Circular Economy — Vocabulary, Principles and Guidance for Implementation](/academy/knowledge/technical/iso59004-circular-economy) | Introduces circular economy vocabulary, six principles, value retention and recovery, with practical tool examples. | Captain International | Not provided | Not applicable | Summary and examples include six principles, a self-developed checklist and indicators; not the full standard or an official translation. | | 2026-10-07 | GHG inventory technical article | [Scope 3 Relevance Assessment: A Detailed Review](/academy/knowledge/technical/scope3-relevance) | Explains Scope 3 relevance criteria, boundary decisions and data improvement, distinguishing the final standard from historical drafts. | Captain International | Not provided | Not applicable | Reviews seven criteria, influence and the historical draft's 80% threshold, with a decision workflow and worksheet fields. Select the title to read the full article. | | 2026-10-02 | Nature-related technical article | [TNFD and GRI Compared: Two Perspectives for Complete Nature Management and Disclosure](/academy/knowledge/technical/tnfd-gri) | Compares the disclosure perspectives of TNFD and GRI and introduces interoperability mapping and the LEAP approach. | Captain International | Not provided | Not applicable | Compares GRI impact materiality with TNFD nature-related disclosures, and introduces the official interoperability mapping and LEAP approach. Select the title to read the full article. |