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How to Reach Net Zero – and Go Beyond

Chris Hall

The project had history in Kenya going back to 2004 and was Gold-level CCB certified achieving the highest level of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standard for exceptional biodiversity, climate change adaptation and community benefits. Carbon removal is not just a technical fix for carbon emissions.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Natural carbon sinks, carbon mineralization and direct-air capture are early focus areas for Stripe’s 2019 Negative Emissions Commitment , which aims to spend at least double in these areas compared with what it pays for carbon offsets. Gutierrez joined NRG from Dynegy in 2004 as an energy portfolio director.

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A Science-Based Determination: The Fastest Path to Decarbonizing Buildings Is a Digital Technology-First Approach

3BL Media

2004 standards across various climate zones and with varying grid emissions intensities. kg of CO2 per square meter per year of operational carbon emissions, as the baseline building prototype analyzed (like most existing buildings) relies on fossil fuels for heating and exhibits low rates of electrification and inefficient operations.

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How ski resorts are adapting to climate change

Corporate Knights

We started lobbying Washington for climate action in 2004, Schendler says. The resorts parent Aspen Skiing Company is outspoken against actions it considers to be greenwashing, such as carbon offsets, and it produces a detailed annual sustainability report that it hopes will inspire others in the ski industry and the larger corporate world.