In the first blog in our Journey to Zero series, we discussed how a growing number of organizations are setting climate goals, such as net zero, carbon neutrality, or goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We also reviewed the first two of four key action areas to help companies get started on […]
More organizations than ever before are setting climate goals, such as net zero, carbon neutrality, or SBTi goals. In this first article of a two-part series, we outline the key action areas to help companies get started on their journey to zero.
Europe is by far the largest and most liquid market for energy attribute certificates globally, and it is poised for further expansion. For decades, Guarantees of Origin (GOs) have been used to claim the consumption of renewable electricity in Europe. Now, the GO system, which is enshrined in EU law through the Renewable Energy Directive, […]
Last week, we celebrated the 51st Earth Day with our offices still shuttered due to a global pandemic. Yet, I see signs of hope that we are turning a corner. Vaccination rates continue to climb in the U.S., spring’s telltale signs are emerging, including baseball with masked fans actually in the seats, and the ongoing […]
Across the world, the private sector is increasingly doing its part to support the energy transition. In fact, as of Q2 2021, approximately 300 global companies are now members of the RE10o initiative, which means they have committed to using 100% renewable electricity across their global operations. To join, companies must meet RE100’s eligibility criteria […]
“Green growth” — the concept of decoupling economic expansion from negative environmental impacts — is by no means a new idea, but it is more frequently discussed in textbooks than in national legislation. In Europe, however, this is no longer the case. The European Green Deal is a commitment from the European Commission for the […]
As I reflect on 2020 and our goals for the new year, I’m humbled by the enormity of the challenges we face. During his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden’s remarks noted cascading crises, including “A raging virus. Growing inequity. The sting of systemic racism. A climate in crisis.” Throughout […]
As we have previously discussed, the European PPA market for corporate buyers is witnessing a dramatic uptick in activity in 2020, and is poised for continued growth in the coming years. U.S.-headquartered technology firms have been some of the first movers, but a variety of other buyers from different sectors and countries (spanning both the […]
As your organization works to reduce its international energy footprint (Scope 2 emissions) to meet corporate renewable energy goals, you need all the data and resources necessary to move the needle and fast. Our I-RECs and GOs infographic illustrates the similarities and differences of these instruments and provides the quick resource you need to take […]
Since Germany enacted the first Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for renewable energy back in 1991, the growth of renewables in Europe has been largely dominated by the FiT structure and country-specific renewable mandates. In recent years, political support for FiTs has diminished as the levelized cost of energy from renewables has dropped. As a result, competitive […]
Here’s how the B Corp movement guides businesses like ours in the necessary work to do better. 3Degrees was recently recertified as a B Corporation, and we’ve been part of the movement to use business as a force for good for eight years and counting. It’s hard to imagine a more poignant time to receive […]
