What is carbon insetting and how does insetting work? Companies are diligently working to reduce their direct emissions and energy purchases—known as scope 1 and scope 2 emissions—to meet corporate sustainability targets. However, the majority of emissions for most organizations stem from indirect sources within their extensive value chains, categorized as scope 3 emissions. Carbon […]
Last updated: 2/15/2024 As organizations and government entities edge closer to their net-zero goal timelines, the urgency for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) intensifies. One key measure that is becoming more popular is the implementation of state and national Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) programs. By design, these initiatives intend to reduce the […]
The double materiality assessment (DMA) and successful stakeholder engagement are crucial to corporate sustainability reporting.
Navigate the complexities of science-based FLAG target setting with insights on what it is, key criteria, differences from other targets, and solutions to common challenges.
Learn more about guarantees of origin (GOs) and how purchasing them is one way many companies in Europe are meeting sustainability goals, namely scope 2 targets.
How do carbon credits work and how can companies purchase carbon credits? Setting and achieving corporate climate targets is a laudable yet challenging goal. As much as you may want to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transitioning to net zero can take decades. However, buying carbon credits can help you compensate for emissions that you […]
The climate action journey is long, and luckily numerous companies have already gotten started. Many are taking steps to address their scope 2 electricity emissions through implementing energy efficiency, purchasing energy attribute certificates (EACs), executing power purchase agreements (PPAs), or other measures. While that’s a great start, most organizations’ scope 3, or indirect emissions, make […]
One of the more difficult places to make meaningful reductions is in scope 3, not just because of its size, but also due in part to the emissions falling outside of an organization’s direct control. However, organizations that collaborate with their suppliers will be in a stronger position to implement successful value chain interventions and […]
Recorded December 6th, 2023 Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) is an incentive program designed to encourage the use of clean transportation fuels, the production of those fuels and reduce GHG emissions from the transportation sector. The program is open to private and public fleets alike and presents an opportunity to reduce a fleet’s total cost […]
Interested in more on renewable energy markets? Download our latest report and subscribe to future editions of 3Degrees’ U.S. Market Insights Report to keep track of market trends and their effects on the renewable energy market landscape in the U.S. Organizations are increasingly setting ambitious clean energy commitments and goals. Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are […]
