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 […]
Project type: Anaerobic Digestion Carbon intensity: -16 gCO2e/MJ Tracking System: M-RETS Renewable Thermal Anaerobic digestion facility utilizes organic waste to generate clean energy Bioenergy Devco’s Maryland Food Center Campus is revolutionizing the end use of waste. The first of its scale, the Jessup Bioenergy Center is able to recycle about 110,000 tons of organic […]
There are several categories of carbon credit projects. To determine how to best address your organizational emissions through the purchase of carbon credits, it is vital to understand the differences between the various project types. Download this helpful infographic to understand the unique attributes of avoided emissions and carbon removal projects and their carbon storage […]
Since the 2018 release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s special report on ways to limit global warming to 1.5°C, which stated the need to reach global “net zero” emissions by 2050, many organizations have either started or stepped up their carbon reduction commitments to take action to achieve this goal. But committing […]
Part II – Carbon Offset Best Practices In our first article in this series, The Role of Offsets in Corporate Sustainability, we explored common carbon offset project categories, and how offsets can play an important near-term role in companies’ broader sustainability efforts. We also highlighted why offsets sometimes are sometimes criticized, and discussed why or […]
Part I Exploring how, when, and why carbon offsets are important – as well as their limitations As more organizations around the globe heed an urgent call for climate action, carbon offsets are one tool they can use for near-term emission reductions. While the impact of investing in carbon offset projects is sometimes debated, these […]
Corporations aren’t just taking action to address their carbon footprint because it’s the right thing to do for the environment. Leading organizations are beginning to understand there are significant risks involved in electing to do nothing. Here are some of the biggest corporate motivators for investing in sustainability – which of these apply to your […]
