9 Net Zero and carbon offset myths, busted
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Carbon offsetting is a robust, immediate and measurable way for businesses to take responsibility for their current carbon footprint now, whilst on their journey to Net Zero. Yet many businesses are still reluctant to offset their carbon emissions. Why is that?
Most likely because there are so many misconceptions that are out there around offsetting. In this article Vaughan Lindsay, CEO of ClimateCare, wants to bust many of those myths that are currently out there and give your business the facts it needs as it journeys towards Net Zero.
Read on to bust nine Net Zero and carbon offset myths…
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In line with Climate Change Committee recommendations, for the first time the UK is to incorporate its share of international aviation and shipping emissions in its new carbon budget, BEIS said. We want to continue to raise the bar on tackling climate change, and that s why we re setting the most ambitious target to cut emissions in the world, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in the statement.
In a planned address to the US Leaders Summit on Climate April 22, the prime minister would urge world leaders to join the UK in setting targets to reduce emissions by 2030 that align with net-zero, BEIS said.
Mar 09, 2021
Mark Hillsdon
With its taxes, tariffs and trading schemes, the world of carbon pricing is complicated. It’s aim, however, is clear: to encourage organisations to clean up their act or pay for the pollution they cause.
Carbon pricing falls into three broad areas, starting with the carbon tax, which has traditionally proved unpopular with both businesses and governments that have levied it.
More common nowadays are emissions trading schemes, when governments cap the total level of emissions allowed over a given period, with companies required to buy permits to cover the greenhouse gases they emit. As a market-based system, the faster emissions drop, the cheaper permits become, while companies that surpass the cap are taxed and those cutting emissions are allowed to sell unused credits.
2020: A heartening year for tackling the climate crisis
Vaughan Lindsay, ClimateCare
The climate will only respond to carbon cuts - in 2021 companies must begin turning their net zero plans into action, writes ClimateCare CEO Vaughan Lindsay
How does one even begin to talk about the year that is 2020? It s been a year full of uncertainly and has presented challenges for so many people. Not only did the pandemic affect our health and personal.
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