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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. Some climate campaigners welcomed the announcement with cautious optimism. Others warned that the agreement doesn't fix big mistakes that carbon trading has made in the past.

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How to fix the broken carbon-offset system

Corporate Knights

In March, Jim Hourdequin, the CEO of Lyme Timber – one of the world’s largest suppliers of carbon offsets to companies like Chevron – admitted that lax standards have allowed his forestry company to earn US$53 million over the past two years without making significant changes to business as usual.

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12 Sustainability Resolutions for Businesses That Will Help the Planet Be Healthy in 2025

3BL Media

Climate change continues to challenge industries and communities worldwide, but businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating a sustainable future. Climate Vault's team of experts have compiled your comprehensive guide to carbon credits, offsets, and more in the new Carbon Landscape eBook.

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Charting the Path: Sustainability Leaders Survey

GreenBiz

The IPCC is expressing the need for urgent action on climate change and society is expecting sustainability leaders to answer the call. Corporations play an important role in helping tackle climate change in this critical decade, through emission reductions targets and ambitious net zero goals.

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What does digital art have to do with sustainability?

GreenBiz

Beyond raising funds, the foundation aimed to raise awareness about the potential for digital technologies to address climate change, as well as their potential negative impact. The top-level goal of the accord is for all of the world’s blockchains to be powered by 100 percent renewables by 2025. For instance, carbon offsets.

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The Blue Wonder

3BL Media

In 2025, the global ocean economy is estimated to be US$ 24 trillion with annual benefits of US$ 2.5 11 Perhaps the biggest danger to the ocean is climate change. As the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide weakens, so has its ability to help protect the Earth from changes in temperatures and weather systems.

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Can Shell help pilot a new era of sustainable aviation?

GreenBiz

Along the way, I’ve spoken with airline consultants, fuel producers, carbon offset experts and industry critics, as well as with Shell executives, to understand the technologies and market drivers that could, over time, enable aviation to align with other industries in meeting the terms of the 2015 Paris climate agreement.