Remove 2023 Remove Carbon Offsets Remove Net Zero
article thumbnail

New framework for CO2 offsets could create "cowboy carbon markets," critics warn

Corporate Knights

Among the limited accomplishments of COP29 last week was the approval of a long-awaited and controversial global framework for carbon offsets. Others warned that the agreement doesn't fix big mistakes that carbon trading has made in the past. The shutdown is a sign that buyers and traders have cooled on carbon offsets.

article thumbnail

There's a new push to get net-zero targets to matter

Corporate Knights

Over the last decade and a half, a standard form has emerged in which governments and corporations have made their promise to do so: the net-zero target. As a strategy, the net-zero target has been criticized by climate advocates; at its worst, it can be a vague, unenforceable greenwashing program. In the U.S.,

Net Zero 195
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nasdaq Survey Report: 2024 Global Net Zero Pulse

3BL Media

Nasdaq Review the results from a survey that primarily polled corporate carbon credit buyers, who share insight into how the market for durable carbon removal credits has changed over the past year and the role carbon credits play in net zero strategies. How has the VCM changed in the last 12 months?

Net Zero 147
article thumbnail

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Through the dedication of everyone at Expedia Group – and a combination of internal emission reductions, renewable energy credits (RECs), and verified carbon offsets – we achieved carbon neutral status in 2017. Now, we are looking further, exploring opportunities to align our business with a Net Zero future.

Net Zero 246
article thumbnail

Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat

Corporate Knights

The world’s biggest meat-packers have announced net-zero targets, as the industry tries to reassure the public that despite the urgency of the climate emergency, there’s no need to cut back on our burgers and steaks. That includes emissions from animals and meat purchased from suppliers. “In It’s possible.” JBS denied the allegations.

Net Zero 363
article thumbnail

Universities Step Up to Offer Practical Solutions to Achieving Net Zero on their Campuses and Beyond

Sustainable Development Network

The University Action to Achieve Net Zero panel at ICSD 2023 was moderated by John Thwaites, and included Tim Carter, Dano Weisbord, and Kendra Wasiluk. Goodwin talked about the vast network of higher education institutions on the path to zero carbon emissions, and the steps that EAUC used to support them.

Net Zero 125
article thumbnail

Breakthrough International Agreement Reached at COP29 to Advance Global Carbon Market

ESG Today

Demand for carbon offset projects and related credits is expected to increase significantly over the next several years, as companies and businesses increasingly launch net zero ambitions, and turn to offsets as a bridge to their own absolute emissions reduction efforts, or to balance difficult to avoid emissions.