NativeEnergy’s Jeff Bernicke was recently in Mexico City at the Sustainable Food Lab event talking about options to scale carbon sequestration by providing attractive incentives for farmers and ranchers. Our view is that year-to-year carbon offset purchases are not the vehicle that will deliver social and environmental impact, and economic value. Year-to-year offset buys do […]
Have you measured your carbon footprint? Do you have a carbon emissions reduction target in place? In today’s interconnected world, it’s expected that all businesses measure and report their environmental impacts and goals. But having a target is just the beginning. Do you know how your organization will achieve your carbon reduction target? If you […]
When you set out to reduce your business carbon footprint, it seems logical to begin with Scope 1 emissions – those that you can control directly. However, some companies quickly find that they don’t actually emit much Scope 1 carbon, especially if they operate in an office-based services sector. Scope 2 emissions are quite a […]
In the fast-moving corporate environment, business leaders are often looking for a quick return on their investment (ROI). Every dollar spent has to show a financial impact on the current year’s accounts. But spending on sustainability projects doesn’t always show immediate savings or an upturn in profitability. So how can organizations measure and report the […]
When you begin your journey towards sustainability and tackling carbon emissions, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is “How do I know if my emissions are Scope 1, 2 or 3?” So let’s start with Scope 1: What does it mean and how can you categorize your business emissions correctly? What Are […]
Carbon trading is a market-based system designed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, especially carbon dioxide, by creating a financial incentive to do so. But how does this market work, and where does carbon offsetting fit into the picture? What Is The Carbon Market? Despite being described as ‘a market’, […]
Today, increasing numbers of businesses claim to be ‘sustainable’, to produce ‘eco-friendly products’ or simply to be ‘green’. Equally, many business customers and individual consumers express a desire to buy sustainably-sourced or ethically-produced goods and are willing to pay a higher price for them. So is there a business benefit to sustainability? What are the […]
There are many angles to consider when investing in carbon offset projects. Not least, a responsible organization needs to know that the carbon savings are genuine and properly certified; that the offset provider is reliable; and that offsetting will make a positive contribution to their bottom line. But there’s another decision that you may not […]
We are happy to have partnered with Stripe to assist them in reaching their carbon emission reduction and social responsibility goals. Stripe’s transparent overview of this process provides insights into the journey progressive companies are embarking on to do their part. You can read Stripe’s full story here: Stripe’s Carbon Neutral Journey Increment Environment & […]
NativeEnergy’s Jennifer Cooper was at Yale’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies talking with FES students, and a visitor from Kering, about corporate climate ambitions and solutions for reducing scope 3 emissions along the supply chain. Our thanks to Yale’s Maureen Burke for organising the lecture and to the students for their engagement and their […]
As awareness of the harm being caused by climate change has grown, more organizations have recognized the need to take responsibility for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Carbon offsetting is a globally accepted way to tackle unavoidable emissions and can play an important role in any company’s carbon management strategy. But are traditional carbon offsets […]
Whether it’s to comply with reporting requirements, identify potential savings in carbon-intensive operations, or to get ahead in the green economy, measuring the environmental impact of your products and services is vital. But how do you go about calculating the entire carbon footprint of your business, from your raw materials and supply chain right through […]