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1.5°C vs. 2°C: How a degree can make all the difference
The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels was first proposed in the Paris Agreement, a global climate change accord adopted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2015. This target was proposed to limit the most severe impacts of climate change and increase the…
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What is carbon neutrality?
Carbon neutrality, although often used interchangeably with “net zero,” refers to achieving a balance between CO2 emitted and CO2 absorbed from the atmosphere and includes a very different methodology than to achieve “net zero.” It counterbalances your company’s carbon dioxide emissions by neutralizing the same amount of carbon or greenhouse gasses. In very simple words,…
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Carbon Conundrum Solved: The Ins and Outs of Reducing Emissions through Carbon Credits
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, with the potential to cause severe consequences on ecosystems, economies, and communities. To prevent these impacts and meet the crucial goal set by the Paris Agreement of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, it is essential that global net-zero carbon emissions be achieved by…
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What are carbon credits? Voluntary vs Mandatory
The term carbon credit refers to the value assigned to the reduction, avoidance, or capture of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions achieved through a certified project. Carbon credits are tradable units, and one carbon credit is equivalent to one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Carbon credits are a way to incentivize businesses and individuals…