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 […]
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 […]
Recorded March 2nd, 2023 The lasting mitigation of carbon is critical for keeping emissions within the temperature goals set in the Paris Agreement. Backed by the IPCC, Science Based Target Initiative, and the United Nations’ Race to Zero Campaign, carbon removals pose a huge opportunity to meet the crucial 1.5 degrees or less global warming […]
Despite the growing interest in carbon removal projects, the removals market is still nascent and many unanswered questions exist around project-level criteria, new methodologies, and scalability. In the absence of definitive and common standards, how can corporations help build a robust carbon removals market that can support net zero ambitions by 2050 or sooner? In […]
Maggie Lund, policy manager on the Carbon Markets and Corporate Carbon Strategies team explores recent trends and initiatives in the Voluntary Carbon Markets that aim to ensure quality carbon credit supply and credible corporate environmental claims. Review our findings below: Watch the video
Staying vigilant in the fight against climate change can be a challenge, especially during a global pandemic that often makes efforts feel siloed. Returning in-person to GreenBiz’s annual VERGE Conference for the first time in three years offered an opportunity to share climate breakthroughs and accelerate climate solutions in real-time. This year, we sent 19 […]
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending Reuters’ Responsible Business Europe 2022 in London and representing 3Degrees on a net zero panel discussion and workshop. As it was only my fourth week in my new role overseeing our climate consulting practice in Europe, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with […]
3Degrees' Director of Carbon Markets, Stephanie Harris, breaks down the recent surge in the voluntary carbon market and what to expect in 2022.
Learn about the different carbon project types, and determine which is the best fit for your organization.
To address the growing climate crisis, more organizations than ever before are setting climate goals, such as net zero, carbon neutrality, or SBTi goals. But committing to reach net zero emissions and executing on climate goals are two very different things. In this free “Journey to Zero” white paper, we’ll discuss how organizations can embrace […]
3Degrees and REI recently visited the Winston Creek Foresty Project. Learn how carbon credits are creating a real impact in this PNW forest.
COP26 negotiations surfaced both praise for and criticism of the role carbon markets can play in achieving the Paris Agreement climate objectives. Some environmental advocates at the recent meeting, including Greenpeace, made clear their strong disapproval of carbon credits and warned that these markets could undermine global climate goals. Such positions can result in either/or […]
