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Why carbon tracking and reporting is necessary to hold corporations accountable

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In order to get to enforcement, we need a standardized methodology for measurement of carbon reductions and zero-emission energy that uses internet of things (IoT) sensing, blockchain and artificial intelligence to verifiably track and account for all emissions. Carbon Removal. Courtesy of worldculturenetwork. Pull Quote.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

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The move shows the efforts that Amazon is willing to go to eke out carbon emissions across its vast network of planes, vehicles and distribution centers that deliver on-demand goods across the globe. Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and says it will make sure half of Amazon shipments are net-zero by 2030.

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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions

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Amazon also has committed $100 million to support sustainable forest, wildlife and nature projects in its quest to reach net-zero carbon status by 2040. Climate Convention to evaluate projects and their carbon offsetting potential with robust science and standards. .

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AB: Are Carbon Offsets the Next ESG Investing Frontier?

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Carbon offsets occupy a relatively small space on the spectrum of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. But as more countries and companies commit to net-zero carbon emissions goals, they’re steadily gaining attention from investors as a tool to accelerate carbon reductions. Academia is on board too.

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

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For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I

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Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

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DESCRIPTION: Through the dedication of everyone at Expedia Group – and a combination of internal emission reductions, renewable energy credits (RECs), and verified carbon offsets – we achieved carbon neutral status in 2017. Now, we are looking further, exploring opportunities to align our business with a Net Zero future.

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Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products

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Scientists across the world agree that carbon removal coupled with strategies such as emissions reduction and carbon offsetting are necessary to keep global warming within manageable limits. . Puro.earth supports this initiative by gathering suppliers that remove carbon from the atmosphere using various methods.

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