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Is Carbon Offsetting Worth It?

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Significant price spikes in the energy attribute certificate (EAC) and carbon offset markets have many companies are wondering whether environmental commodities are the right way to reach their goals, asking: is carbon offsetting worth it? Is carbon offsetting worth it?

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AB: Are Carbon Offsets the Next ESG Investing Frontier?

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Carbon offsets occupy a relatively small space on the spectrum of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. But as more countries and companies commit to net-zero carbon emissions goals, they’re steadily gaining attention from investors as a tool to accelerate carbon reductions. Quality Control Still Has Gaps.

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4 Reasons Corporate Carbon Reporting Is Inaccurate

B the Change

Sometimes, companies publish their own carbon performance data, guided by a framework from an organization like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD ). Other times, companies choose to report directly to an outside agency, such as the global nonprofit CDP. It’s the same with carbon emission standards.”

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NZDPU Update a “Significant Milestone” for Transparent Climate Data

Chris Hall

LSEG is a member of the NZDPU’s Technical Advisory Board , a group formed to consult on the technical development of the utility. Feedback and further expansion A public consultation on the NZDPU will run until 1 March 2024, offering stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback to inform future development.

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What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

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The emissions reporting framework draws upon methodology developed by the GHG Protocol with definitions based on the terminology used in the TCFD. The SEC’s stated rationale behind this design is that many public companies already use the TCFD’s voluntary framework and are familiar with its structure.

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Workiva and Persefoni Partner to Streamline Investor-Grade Carbon Disclosure Data

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Workiva continues to develop and deliver innovative capabilities that ensure our end-to-end platform enables our customers to meet evolving ESG disclosure requirements,” said Julie Iskow, chief operating officer of Workiva. About Workiva. Workiva Inc. NYSE: WK) simplifies complex work for thousands of organizations worldwide.

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What's Next for Energy Trends and the Sustainability Landscape?

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Twenty years ago, I helped develop an emissions trading desk. Now markets for environmental attributes like renewable energy credits (RECs) and carbon offsets are part of a global effort to reduce emissions. DESCRIPTION: By Lynda Clemmons , Vice President, Sustainable Solutions, NRG energy.

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