Three years ago, a cohort of 3Degrees employees prepared to travel to Singapore for the inaugural Renewable Energy Markets (REM) Asia conference – a welcome expansion of the REM conferences that have been hosted by Center for Resource Solutions in the United States for over twenty-five years. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference […]
When looking at the EU grid emission intensity, any company with European-based operations looking to decarbonise their activities would consider a power purchase agreement (PPA) as a natural step to tackle their scope 2 emissions. Hereafter, selecting the project location is a crucial factor to ensure that the energy project has the maximum climate benefit. […]
On April 18, 3Degrees travelled to London to attend the ESG Europe event convening finance professionals, software companies, and consultants to discuss ESG best practices and methodologies to manage risks. The event covered a range of topics, from regulatory requirements and climate risk assessment to the ever-challenging data accuracy. I had the pleasure of speaking […]
In late March, I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues and peers at the 20th anniversary of North America Carbon World (NACW) in Anaheim, California. Yes, I said the same thing – “Twenty years – wow!”. NACW is one of the premier events for all things carbon, and one that I look forward to […]
Understanding how climate risk reporting is evolving has escalated in priority for many businesses and investors as they remain increasingly alert to the impact of climate change on their operations and decision-making. Aware of this need, 3Degrees participated in the TCFD and Climate Risk Reporting event in London in March where I had the pleasure […]
In recent years, electricity market prices and trends in the U.S. have been impacted by global geopolitical issues and extreme weather events, among other external pressures. With so many aspects of the market in flux, it can be challenging to stay up-to-speed. We’ve created the inaugural U.S. Renewable Markets Insight Report so that our audience […]
In recent weeks, criticisms of the climate integrity of various types of carbon credits have surfaced in mainstream media, capturing the attention of many stakeholders. As a result, organizations looking to supplement their emissions reduction efforts by financing carbon credit projects are increasingly aware of the reputational risks associated with projects that may have less […]
At the beginning of March, we travelled to London to take part in edie 23, a thought-leadership event for industry and sustainability leaders. It was inspiring to see the commitment of the attendees and speakers throughout the sessions as they discussed net zero strategy, policy changes, data reporting and more. We consolidated numerous insightful discussions […]
At the start of each year, the annual GreenBiz conference serves as an opportunity to set resolutions for the environmental work we plan to do in the year ahead. Some of the brightest minds from all sectors (including many students and young climate professionals) gather at GreenBiz to stand behind this effort and in doing […]
The voluntary market (VCM) experienced heightened volatility in 2022, with an early, rapid price surge and plateau, followed by periods of recalibration. Despite this, there were numerous indications of healthy market growth, including the development of highly anticipated preliminary guidance on carbon credit quality and claims, increased focus on transparency and liquidity, and potential convergence […]
Key takeaways: There is an opportunity for businesses looking to host (host site) EV infrastructure as charging sites are not keeping pace with EV adoption. Utilization growth is a journey. Users need to become aware of your site, amenities are competitive, and reliability is essential. Demand charges are a big risk, especially with the current […]
Greenhouse gas accounting, reporting, and target-setting: Current state of play for the financial sector For many years now investors have been requesting information on climate-related governance and risks from their investees, through means such as the CDP questionnaire. More recently, financial institutions – and their emissions, climate commitments, and performance – have started coming under […]
