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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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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

3BL Media

In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). What does it mean to achieve net-zero? Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals?

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AB: Are Carbon Offsets the Next ESG Investing Frontier?

3BL Media

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.

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UNFCCC Tightens the Screw on Net Zero

Chris Hall

The proposed solution for net zero targets and progress aims to improve transparency and accountability, but will need to consider existing guidance. But there is still room for hope that net zero commitments – and subsequent progress on decarbonisation – can be transparent, aligned and ambitious.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: March 24, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week show businesses advocating for strong climate policy in the finance, transport and land sectors. And UK pension provider Scottish Widows has called on the government to start regulating carbon offsets.

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What Net-Zero companies are and How to start the journey

Carlos Sanchez

Net-zero emissions companies is one of the fastest-growing business trends. According to scientists achieving net-zero before 2050 is critical to keeping us safe from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: July 7, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Companies restoring Texan forests and government plans for decarbonizing shipping are among this week’s net zero Signals of Change. Net Zero Economy & Finance At the recent New Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, governments including the UK, France and Canada committed $2.7