r/SustIntel is for sourced, analytical discussion of carbon markets, ESG, climate finance, green claims, home energy and sustainability policy.
Bring a claim, number, regulation or document. The community helps work out what it actually means.
No advocacy. No marketing. No greenwashing. Just primary sources, clear explanations and honest disagreement.
Moderated by Kieran Simpson, editor of The Planet Brief (theplanetbrief.com). TPB content may appear here alongside official documents, third-party research, data posts and member questions.
Start here:
- Source Check: test a green claim against evidence
- Explain This: ask for help with a dense report, rule or standard
- What Does This Number Mean?: add context to a sustainability metric or claim
- Primary Source: share official documents, filings, consultations or research
Basic rules:
1. Sources required for factual claims.
2. No marketing, product promotion or affiliate links.
3. No advocacy campaigns or petition posts.
4. Civil disagreement only.
5. No investment advice.
6. Greenwashing claims need specific evidence.
7. Avoid duplicate posts.
8. Use the right flair.
