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Evaluating Carbon Offsets

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By Bernie Kinsella Welcome back to the second installment in our carbon offsets series. As a brief refresher, our last blog covered what carbon offsets are, the various types of credits, and why using offsets in support of broader decarbonization efforts is valuable.

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Decarbonization dynamics: New analysis unveils shifting trends in the voluntary carbon offset market

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have conducted a worldwide analysis of voluntary carbon offset programs and identified trends into which types of carbon reduction technologies are selected and prioritized. Their findings provide important insights for policymakers to improve the effectiveness and credibility of the carbon offset market.

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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

GreenBiz

Back in 2019, Etsy launched its first initiative focused on reducing the carbon emissions of its marketplace by introducing carbon offset shipping. Etsy then works with 3Degrees , a carbon offset and renewable energy company, to invest in emissions reduction projects such as wind and solar farms or forest protection. . “But

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Macquarie Invests in Carbon Offset Consultancy EP Carbon

ESG Today

Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets division announced today an investment in carbon offset project-focused consultancy Ecological Carbon Offset Partners (EP Carbon), in a move aimed at supporting EP Carbon’s expansion and advancing Macquarie’s voluntary carbon offsets business.

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Radius Recycling’s Low-Carbon Steel Shapes High Quality Infrastructure

3BL Media

To achieve net-zero carbon emissions, we eliminate the limited Scope 1 and 2 emissions generated during our EAF steel manufacturing process through a carbon offset and renewable energy credit purchase program. Learn more.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

Amazon's plans to decarbonize its shipping supply chain isn't just focused on electrifying its delivery vans. To decarbonize the fuel for 70 planes, Amazon will need a lot more than 6 million gallons of bio jet fuel. . Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 07/08/2020 - 08:00.

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DP World Launches Carbon Inset Program to Help Importers Cut Value Chain Emissions

ESG Today

Multinational logistics firm DP World announced the launch of a new trial carbon reduction program at its UK logistics hubs, aimed at helping cargo importers cut their emissions. By providing easy access to an independently certified inset program, we aim to create better awareness and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices.