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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

GreenBiz

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson.

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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world

Carlos Sanchez

Carbon offset markets have always been complex and controversial instruments to fight climate change. Reading this article, you will better understand the carbon offsets market, carbon offsets controversy and the key initiatives to follow. Carbon Offsets Markets size. Introduction.

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What’s the difference between net-zero and carbon-neutral policies?

Renewable Energy World

Two seemingly interchangeable terms often seen are ‘ Carbon Neutral ’ and ‘ Net Zero Carbon ‘ The two, however, are not the same thing. Carbon neutral refers to a policy of not increasing carbon emissions and of achieving carbon reduction through offsets.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

Amazon's plans to decarbonize its shipping supply chain isn't just focused on electrifying its delivery vans. The move shows the efforts that Amazon is willing to go to eke out carbon emissions across its vast network of planes, vehicles and distribution centers that deliver on-demand goods across the globe. Katie Fehrenbacher.

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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions

GreenBiz

The Restore Fund money will go to investing in working forests to transition them to more sustainable management practices that will sequester more carbon from the atmosphere to balance Apple’s carbon footprint in its hardware supply chain, while the timber production will produce financial profits for Apple as an investor.

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United Airlines Signs Agreement for up to 400 Electric “Air Taxi” Aircraft from Embraer-Backed Eve

ESG Today

According to Michael Leskinen, President of United Airlines Ventures, the agreement also forms part of the airline company’s efforts to reach its net zero goals. The agreement with Eve follows the company’s announcement last month of an order for 100 aircraft from eVTOL developer Archer.

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A Framework for Companies That Want to Avoid Greenwashing

B the Change

In your company, you might have responsibility for: Preparing a product marketing campaign Shaping net zero strategy Deciding on the company’s affiliations and public positions This article gives you concrete guidance on how to avoid greenwashing in all these areas. We define greenwashing and explain why it hurts your company.