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Should The Peatland Code be included in the UK's Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)? 🤔 We certainly think so! The UK ETS places a cap on the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions a company can release. Every unit of emissions up to this maximum is part of a tradeable allowance, creating a carbon market with a carbon price signal to incentivise decarbonisation. Currently, purchasing carbon credits verified through the peatland code is done voluntarily. However, many in the sector - including us! - believe admitting Peatland Code verified carbon credits into the UK ETS would improve the investment case in peatland restoration and help the UK reach its net-zero ambitions. As a true emission abatement, with high permanence and a low risk profile, Peatland Carbon Units represent a fantastic opportunity for the UK ETS to increase its impact on the UK's GHG Inventory. Without the compulsory force of the ETS, the incentive to invest in peatland restoration – an effective form of carbon sequestration – is weakened, leaving this incredible resource for climate change untapped. With a consultation on inclusions within the UK ETS ongoing (closing 15th August - https://buff.ly/4deZMi6), here's hoping the Government and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero hears our calls for the Peatland Code to be included! #ClimateCrisis #PeatlandRestoration #ScottishPeatland #ClimateAction #CarbonEmissions #GenerationRestoration

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Ministry for the Environment in New Zealand has released the updated emission factors for 2024! These updates are crucial in ensuring accurate and reliable greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting for organizations across the country. Here are some highlights from the new release: These updates ensure that New Zealand remains at the forefront of accurate and comprehensive GHG reporting, helping entities nationwide better manage and reduce their carbon footprints. Stay tuned for more insights and detailed analyses on how these changes impact various sectors. For more details, check out the official update on the Ministry for the Environment's website, or reach out to us at Opportune! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GHGEmissions #CarbonAccounting #OpportuneConsulting #NewZealand

For all those organisations reporting their GHG Inventory over the next couple of months - here is our summary of the 2024 Emission Factor library updates released last week by Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao

https://lnkd.in/eswKGfVy The technology and initiative to monitor measure the ghg. then the global mayors decided to commit to keeping these inventories. Then they decided that the CONSUMPTION BASED MODEL (arup LEEDS C40) that every consumption was proof of a Green House Gas emission that needed reduction. So then the idea of reduction based on a carbon leash and passport was born. Then the Arup Leeds report set out the Consumption within c40 cities that would be allowed by 2030. listed as Necessary Changes. The individual in the c40 city is allowed perfect Diversity Equity and Inclusion DIE equity down to the calorie. the restrictions are enforced through financial and regulatory means (think strong mayors act, climate plans with teeth) and Financial (ie CBDC) . So much evolution. so then the technology to measure and monitor ironically requires 25% of the grid fully utilized. is that not a pisser! but you look up the Arup Leeds c40 report yourself. it is TOTALITARIAN. IT IS A GULAG. the shadow government is the stuff you don't know about or hear about. but will so materially affect every aspect of our living, our communities, our businesses, our finances. We didn't consent. It is rolling out. You look for yourself. c40.org backslash our cities. or the globalcovenantofmayors.org backslash our cities. the smart city infrastructure fund funds it. look it up. metropolis. it is the forced diet that seems so interesting. such a departure from the things we now fight about. such a departure from ideology. really do you think ideology is here because the minority is used to ruling the majority. it is thus to be maddening or distracting or demoralizing while this nails go into coffins. Those being funded into green alarmism are vested into it and therefore compromised and not likely to be of any assistance. then there are the true trolls. then there are the dog leaders owning the tech the silencing and the nonreporting media.

The latest (2024) Measuring Emissions Detailed Guide is now available for all you "environmental accountants" out there 😎 This detailed guide is part of a suite of seven documents and tools that comprise Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations. It is for Aotearoa New Zealand-based organisations wishing to voluntarily measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions. https://lnkd.in/gRn6ruTt

The European Commission recommends a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. We are calling for a swift agreement on this target and clear measures to ensure a just transition, focusing on people and nature. More clarity is needed, as well as new tools, measures and financing to implement locally a climate-neutral and just transition. Read our position here → https://lnkd.in/eyTkNKb9 #EUGreenDeal #Nature #LocalFutureEU

🇬🇧 UK governments – in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – have fallen short of their tree-planting targets since 2020, Carbon Brief analysis shows. 🌲 The governments have failed to plant an area of forest nearly equivalent to the size of Birmingham. 📊 The most recent dataset, released on 20 June, shows that only 20,660 hectares of new woodlands were planted in 2023-24. While this is a significant jump from the previous three years, it is still far short of the 30,000 hectares target for 2025, as shown in the second chart. By 2050, the unplanted trees would have removed some 8.5m tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – roughly 2% of the UK’s annual emissions in 2023. Read more on the UK's tree-planting targets from Josh Gabbatiss and Dr Verner Viisainen here ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4eLqG1V #TreePlanting #UKpolicy #Emissions #Sustainability

❇️ Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics 2022: Key Highlights ❇️ Recently, the Scottish Government released the latest report on Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions, and here are some key insights: 📉 Total Emissions: Scotland emitted 40.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) in 2022. 🌍 Reduction from 1990: Emissions have decreased by 50.1% since 1990, showcasing significant progress in our environmental efforts. 📅 Change from 2021: A slight decrease of 0.1% in emissions from 2021 to 2022 indicates stability in our emission reduction trajectory. 🎯 Target Performance: According to the GHG Account method recommended by the Committee for Climate Change, emissions have reduced by 50.0% from the baseline period to 2022. The 2022 interim target aimed for a 53.8% reduction but was not met. 🏭 Sector Reductions: Energy Supply: Major reductions in emissions, particularly from power stations. Industrial Emissions: Significant decrease in emissions from industry. Waste Management: Substantial reduction in waste management emissions. Buildings: Decrease in emissions from buildings and product use. Fuel Supply: Notable reduction in fuel supply emissions. Domestic Transport: Reduced emissions from domestic transport. Agriculture: Reduction in agricultural emissions. ✈️ Increases: Slight increase in emissions from international aviation and shipping. Read the full report here 🔗https://buff.ly/3zAVxyn #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GHGEmissions #Scotland #IndustrialInsights #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenEnergy #SustainableIndustry #KingSizeRecycling

As at 31 May the Ministry for the Environment released a detailed guide for organisations wishing to voluntarily measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions. It is part of a suite of seven documents and tools that comprise “Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations”. Measuring and reporting so says MFE “empowers organisations to manage and reduce emissions more effectively over time. Helping organisations minimise their greenhouse gas emissions will help meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s emission reduction targets” You can check out the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gEtbmXBJ #resilientsustainablehealthy #whereindustryandinsightmeet