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⚠️breaking news⚠️ Our “CO2-Neutral company” label has been recognized as a proof of EXEMPLARITY 🚀 For 18 years CO2logic, a South Pole company has worked very hard to accelerate #credibleclimateaction internationally. We pioneered climate action 🌍 in Belgium 🇧🇪 & far beyond our borders. Our unique CO2-Neutral label 🏅✅ made credible climate efforts recognisable . As carbon literacy & maturity evolves 📈 we took the necessary steps to have our #label evolve as well. We made many improvements ⚙️, in line with our values of #credibility & #transparency. Today I can proudly say that our label is probably one of the best #climateaction tools to prevent #greenwashing & celebrate #climateleaders. It is great to receive this recognition from the Brussels Capital region 🙏 #co2logic #climatechange #labels

🌍 Understanding Carbon Credits 🌍 Carbon credits represent a permit or certificate allowing the holder to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. The primary goal of carbon credits is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. They create a financial incentive for companies to decrease their emissions by allowing them to sell excess credits. Explore how carbon credits can contribute to your corporate sustainability efforts.⬇️🌴 #Truclimate #carboncredits #sustainability #climateaction #corporatesustainability

Voluntary Carbon Markets: Offsetting vs. Reduction Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) are drawing attention as a tool for tackling climate change, are they indeed going to be effective in achieving our climate goals?  These markets allow entities to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits generated from projects that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). ◾ Offsetting Lens: - Mechanism: Companies or individuals buy carbon credits to "offset" their emissions. Each credit represents one tonne of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) removed or avoided through a certified project. - Benefits: Private Investment: VCMs attract private capital to sustainable projects like renewable energy, forestry conservation, and waste management. Fostering Innovation: Incentives for verified emission reductions drive innovation in capture and storage technologies. Transparency and Accountability: Reputable VCMs operate under robust verification standards, ensuring the legitimacy of offsets. ◾ Limitations of Offsetting: - Project Quality Concerns: Verifying the actual impact can be challenging. Poor oversight risks purchasing low-quality offsets that don't deliver real emission reductions. - Limited Scope: Voluntary participation restricts overall impact. Large-scale emission reductions require broader engagement across all sectors. - Focus on Offsets over Reduction: The emphasis on offsetting can overshadow the importance of reducing emissions within a company's operations. ◾ Reduction Lens: - Focus: VCMs can be a valuable tool, but direct emission reduction should be the primary focus. Companies need to actively invest in clean technologies and adopt the necessary practices to reduce their carbon footprint. - Complementary Approach: VCMs can complement mandatory carbon markets, creating a comprehensive system for tackling emissions. Voluntary action prepares companies for stricter regulations. ◾ Key Takeaways: - VCMs offer a path for private sector involvement in climate action. - The market incentivises innovation in carbon reduction strategies. - Robust verification and strong policy frameworks are crucial for effectiveness. - Direct emission reduction within companies should remain a priority. #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #carbonemissions #ghg #carbonreduction #aurovilleconsulting #ClimateAction #CarbonOffsets #Sustainability #PrivateSectorClimateSolutions #RenewableEnergy #ForestConservation #ClimateInnovation #TransparencyInOffsets #ClimatePolicy

A very interesting run down of the basics of the volunatry carbon markets. Carbon and Carbon Markets have been the talk of the town recently with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulations kicking in. Paralelly, awareness among stakeholders on climate change and its potential transition and physical risks have also prompted organisations to set reduction and net-zero targets. For all organisations outside the gambit of regulatory requirements for carbon reduction, the volunatry carbon markets have been and are going to be the key tool to achieve these targets. Although recent questions on the effectiveness in the carbon reduction have been raised, and are a valid concern, these are to do with the quality of the individual projects and should not reflect on the concept of carbon offsetting in itself. Verifyers and Validators who act as third party auditors along with purchasers of credits need to be vigilant of the projects they support as they are the major quality checkpoints in the market. With the Green Credits Scheme under development, India is soon to see its own Government Regulated Voluntary Carbon Market and see new finance routes opening up towards supporting low carbon projects and initiatives.

Yes, we need to talk about #carbon removal. There isn't any proven technology that can remove gigatonnes of carbon (dioxide) from the atmosphere at the rate required, other than photosynthesis. But it isn't simply the fact that photosynthesis utilises carbon dioxide; it also produces oxygen and glucose, or oxygen, cellulose and water. These, for anyone who remembers rudimentary chemistry and biology from high school will recognise, are the building blocks of life. Where the policy makers jump the gun is in thinking that some snake oil will manifest that will make everything "carbon neutral", and therefore we can continue with business as usual. No. There is no shortcut to reducing emissions. It will be difficult, it will be painful. Preserving natural ecosystems is simply good common sense. We need forests , wetlands and grasslands. We need the ocean. And all the attendant fauna. This article is staggering in its ignorance. https://lnkd.in/dZzcRFRC

Accelerating Carbon Neutrality: Lessons from EU-backed Initiatives 🌱 These EU-funded projects CO2SMOS, VIVALDI, and CATCO2NVERS, have received €20M from Horizon 2020. Their focus? Reducing CO2 emissions in bio-based industries through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) solutions. Key takeaways: 📌 EU regulations should recognize sustainable carbon as the easier, cheaper, and necessary alternative. 📌Simplified regulations are crucial for validating new technologies replacing oil and gas. 📌Policies must drive demand for sustainable products, promoting innovation and circularity. 📌Mandatory quotas for alternative feedstock usage can accelerate the transition away from fossil-based products. 📌European institutions are increasingly acknowledging the need for carbon transition. The journey towards sustainability requires: 📌Simplicity in regulations and permitting processes. 📌Economic incentives favoring fossil-free carbon. 📌Mandates for sustainable options in everyday products. Let's seize this opportunity to reduce fossil dependency while bolstering European jobs and skills. As we enter a new EU political cycle, let's turn intentions into action to defossilize the economy. #Sustainability #EUProjects #CarbonTransition #decadeofaction H&Z Management Consulting The Transformation Alliance https://lnkd.in/gt-aYcY9

🌍 Wondering what role carbon offset registries play in the carbon market? Dominic Sung's latest article breaks down how these registries work, why they matter, and the key challenges they address in ensuring high-quality carbon offsets. Learn about the standards, tracking mechanisms, and protocols that maintain the integrity of the carbon market—and why this is critical for companies aiming to achieve net-zero emissions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSird7NU #CarbonOffsets #CarbonRegistries #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #ESG #CarbonMarket

Carbon trading, also known as carbon emissions trading or carbon markets, is a system designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It offers a mechanism for incentivizing emissions reductions while fostering sustainable development Do you know how Carbon Markets operates? Check the post below #BioClimate #CarbonMarket #Carbon #Enviroment #GoGreen #ESG

In a move that could reopen the market to #carboncredits, the European Union has till #2026 to decide whether to propose rules adding removal #credits to the market. Ruben Vermeeren, deputy head of the European Commission's #EU carbon market unit said the options included adding removals to the existing carbon market, or forming a separate EU market for removal credits. Kate Abnett reports in Reuters. Co2nversions is at the forefront of facilitating sustainable practices through our carbon credit #marketplace, leveraging our pipeline of compliance and voluntary credits. We are dedicated to generating #carboncredits by facilitating the adoption of emission-reducing technologies and practices. Our team which comprises of experts with decades of experience are trained to measure, validate and adequately reduce #carbonfootprint using new #technologies. To learn more, visit www.co2nversions.com #carbon #carboncredits #carbonoffset #carbonfootprints #netzero #ESG #COP29 #climatechange #climatehope #climatetech #climatesolutions #CirculaEconomy #SustainableSolutions #sustainability #ecofriendly #environment #innovation #cleanenergy #cleanfuture #alternativeenergy #carbonmanagement #co2neutral #co2reduction #co2nversions

New European carbon removal certification system to be introduced! Legislation that formalizes “a certification framework for the quantification, monitoring and verification of carbon removals” has been agreed to by European Union lawmakers. This will set a standard to ensure that #emission removal claims can be verified and prevent #greenwashing. It will create distinctions between different types of #CarbonCapture such as permanent removal, temporary storage, and more. According to the EU’s Industrial Carbon Management report, 450 million megatons of CO2 would need to be captured by 2050 to reach net-zero by midcentury. Legislators hope that this will increase uptake and investment in carbon capture technologies. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dviBbXKX #CompetentBoardsMovement #NetZero #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateChange #BoardEducation #ExecutiveEducation #CorporateGovernance #SustainableGovernance