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Fast Company
4 weeks ago
OMG science

50,000 people traveled to the DNC in Chicago-is it even possible to make that sustainable?

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is focusing on sustainability initiatives to offset carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly practices. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Business

Net Zero: How Far Have We Really Come? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Fossil fuel companies prioritize profit over environmental sustainability.
Net zero emissions strategies may not effectively mitigate climate change. [ more ]
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euronews
7 months ago
EU data protection

MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing

Companies may face tougher restrictions on carbon offsets, making it harder for them to make 'net-zero' pledges.
Voluntary carbon offsets have become more popular, with the market estimated to be worth $2 billion in 2020 and potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2037. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
7 months ago
Environment

Why your company probably shouldn't call itself climate positive'

H&M has rejected the vague concept of being climate positive and instead set a goal to reduce direct emissions by 90% by 2037.
Without a standard definition, companies may use carbon offsets to justify continued pollution instead of reducing emissions directly. [ more ]
euronews
7 months ago
EU data protection

MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing

Companies may face tougher restrictions on carbon offsets, making it harder for them to make 'net-zero' pledges.
Voluntary carbon offsets have become more popular, with the market estimated to be worth $2 billion in 2020 and potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2037. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
7 months ago
Environment

Why your company probably shouldn't call itself climate positive'

H&M has rejected the vague concept of being climate positive and instead set a goal to reduce direct emissions by 90% by 2037.
Without a standard definition, companies may use carbon offsets to justify continued pollution instead of reducing emissions directly. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
9 months ago
Environment

Can Indigenous inclusivity be the key to successful carbon markets?

Indigenous communities at COP28 are advocating for their inclusion in climate solutions and carbon offset mechanisms.
These communities argue that their lands are at stake and emphasize the need for human and environmental rights at the center of action. [ more ]
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