B the Change

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Companies and governments emphasize unproven technologies such as carbon capture and storage and geoengineering  — instead of tested, ready solutions like renewables and energy efficiency. A company might set a goal of net zero carbon emissions and pursue it through carbon offsets.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 28, 2022

The use of carbon jargon to camouflage flimsy net zero plans will come to an end, exposing bad players, warns Gary Smith, Partner at Haven Green Capital Partners. Everyone and anyone can announce that they have a plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions in 2050. It is like the ‘Wild West’ out there. Biting the bullet.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Energy Information Administration. Beyond these direct product uses, we are able to leverage our foresters’ expertise and change how our forests are managed to maximize the carbon captured. These management changes produce carbon credits to be sold in offset markets.

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Carlos Sanchez

MAY 7, 2020

The information comes from different sources that I have collected and adapted here and will continue to grow with your suggestions. Real zero – No carbon emissions are being produced from a product or a service, without the use of carbon offsetting e.g. zero-carbon electricity could be provided by a 100% renewable energy supplier.

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Martin Brown

MAY 3, 2021

The Risk of Letting Big Finance Write Its Own Climate Rules – Bloomberg article explores the risk in how big finance interprets zero carbon – and it looks very different from stabilising and reducing CO2 to address and mitigate the climate and ecological crisis. Also noted in respect of new books is “Design Studio Vol.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If your business is considering a sustainability plan, you’ve likely heard about “net-zero” carbon emissions. The Biden administration hopes to achieve a net-zero U.S. economy by 2050, and many businesses are establishing their own net-zero carbon commitments, mostly in keeping with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

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Just Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

degree Science Based Net Zero commitment, and providing sellers with 100% recycled packaging. Apple commits to eliminating all plastics in its packaging by 2025 and has pledged to create products with net zero carbon impact. Insider has the details.

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

requested information in early February regarding 24/7 carbon-free electricity (CFE) procurement. Through this RFI, the Biden administration aims to demonstrate intent to achieve 100% CFE for federal operations, better understand 24/7 hourly matched CFE, and gather information on potential approaches to meet the goals.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 9, 2024

Anti-ESG proposals rocket in number but gather limited support, Kamala Harris picks a climate-friendly running mate, and the SBTi board backtracks on carbon offsetting. As governor, Walz, 60, has introduced a string of pro-climate reforms – including a law requiring all electricity generated in the state to be zero-carbon by 2040.

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