In the 21st century, it has become increasingly clear that businesses must become more sustainable in order to survive and prosper. It’s no longer acceptable to focus on financial profit without counting the social and environmental costs. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the triple bottom line (TBL) are concepts that have been around for some […]
I am proud to share this new video with you entitled The Path Back, which was produced by leaders from Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana in partnership with World Wildlife Fund. This short film provides a unique perspective on the loss and return of plains bison, our ancestor, to tribal lands. Every tribal nation has their unique story, I am […]
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, is taking corporate social responsibility to the next level and creating a new standard for the global logistics industry. Right now, they are increasingly integrating today’s green technologies into their own operations and partnering with other organizations to build a better, greener future for us all. Setting a New […]
Over the years, National Geographic Expeditions has covered a wide range of environmental and social issues. These stories and experiences have left a lasting impact on their own commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. National Geographic Expeditions’s ultimate sustainability goal is achieving carbon neutrality. In partnership with NativeEnergy, they are using carbon offsets to […]
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’, […]
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