FAQ: How companies can support external climate action
FAQ on how companies can support external climate action.
How to spot and avoid offsetting claims
The guide gives consumers advice on how to spot greenwashing, and to separate a true green claim, from a problematic red flag.
CO2ol Down Phase 2: Second workshop delves into financing long-term delivery of carbon removals
Building on the May workshop, which resulted in a blueprint for a viable EU Development and Delivery Framework for removals and charted the path for the short term, the process of the second workshop aimed to extend this proposal into an encompassing framework planning from today towards net-zero and net-negativity thereafter.
Due south: Geographic disparity of project actors in the voluntary carbon market
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is often championed as a key tool for combating climate change and funding climate mitigation projects, especially in economically disadvantaged regions like Africa. Despite Africa’s minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is heavily impacted by climate change. Recently, the number of VCM projects on the continent has increased …
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SBTi BVCM public consultation submission
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) launched a public consultation on beyond value chain mitigation (BVCM) which inputs into guidance the SBTi is currently preparing and which will be released in the autumn of 2023. The consultation was divided into nine categories that touched upon BVCM-related definitions, processes, methods, resource deployments and finance, claims, reporting, …
EU must say no to “carbon farming” and yes to environmental stewardship
Preserving nature, restoring soils and safeguarding biodiversity are urgent and necessary activities. However, branding them as carbon removals is harmful. We need other solutions
Climate profiteering: Are intermediaries exploiting carbon markets for their own ends?
Despite the role voluntary carbon markets are meant to play in financing climate action, the exact amount of money reaching climate projects and local communities is shrouded in mystery, while nine out of 10 intermediaries do not disclose their fees or profit margins, a new study commissioned by Carbon Market Watch reveals.
July newsletter editorial: Keeping hope alive for 1.5
The EU’s recent failure to rise to the unprecedented challenge presented by the climate emergency should not lead us down the path to cynicism but must prod us to redouble our efforts to bring about meaningful change,
Carbon markets in a crystal ball: what does the future look like?
WEBINAR recording is available on YouTube, or watch below Date and time Wednesday, December 16th, 16-17:15 (CET) Background With numerous “net zero” and “carbon neutrality” pledges being announced, carbon markets are booming, but does this equal climate action? In this webinar, we will discuss the new financial sector-led taskforce to “scale up” the voluntary market, …
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