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Benefits of Carbon Credits: 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Carbon credits provide a financial incentive for organizations and individuals to invest in projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Carbon credits allow entities to meet their emission reduction targets in a more cost-effective manner, compared to directly reducing their own emissions. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Revenue from the sale of carbon credits can support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives, such as renewable energy or forest conservation. Types of Carbon Credits: 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Credits generated from projects that produce electricity or other energy from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, or hydropower. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Credits generated from projects that protect, restore, or better manage forests and other natural ecosystems, which can sequester and store carbon dioxide. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Credits generated from projects that capture and permanently store carbon dioxide, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Credits generated from projects that capture and destroy methane from landfills, agriculture, or industrial processes. #ecocode #carbon #carboncredits #energy #power #carboncapture #atmosphere #greenhousegasemissions #environment #sustainable #climatechange #renewableenergy #future

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (#ICVCM). Leading the way to high integrity in the Voluntary Carbon Market. The Integrity Council is an independent, non-profit governance body for the VCM, which aims to maximize its potential to finance climate solutions. Carbon credits from current renewable energy methodologies will not receive high-integrity CCP® label Written by ICVCM Published 6th August 2024 https://lnkd.in/dMpDMbrb? Dear #Connections, kindly share your views & thoughts over... #पर्यावरण_संरक्षण #हर_व्यक्ति_हर_माह_एक_पौधा #EachAnniversaryOnePlant #nature #eachbirthdayoneplant #GreenAnniversary #RestoreOurEarth #plantatree #treeplanting #BlueCarbon #gogreen #swasthabharat #howtosavetheplanet #globalwarming #ecofriendly #NetZero #environment #greenresolution #savelife #saveenvironment #earth #wedontdeservethisplanet #climate #climatchange #climatecrisis #climateaction #carbonemissions #unfccc #innovate4climate #CarbonNeutralStrategy #SustainabilitySolution #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergyAttributes #ImprovedAgriculturalPractices #WasteManagement #OrganicFarming #NatureBaseSolutions #pmoindia #MinistryofEnvironmentForestandClimateChange #PMO #MoEFCC

Genuine Impact SHAWN AUG 16 “ ICVCM's Bold Move: The Future of the Voluntary Carbon Market at a Crossroads Renewable Energy Projects in Question as the VCM Navigates Uncertainty and Growth” “ Last week, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced that renewable-energy projects would not receive its high-integrity Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) label. As a key participant in setting global carbon offset standards, ICVCM’s decision has triggered strong market reactions. Supporters see it as a necessary move to eliminate low-quality credits and enhance the VCM, while critics worry it could disrupt nearly one-third of the market, exacerbating existing challenges. Why does this decision have such a significant impact on carbon offsets? What lies ahead for the global Voluntary Carbon Market? What is the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)? The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) provides an avenue for companies, organisations, and individuals to voluntarily engage in the purchase and exchange of carbon credits. These credits represent reductions or removals of greenhouse gas emissions achieved through reforestation and renewable energy projects. Unlike regulated compliance markets, the VCM offers a platform for entities, including individuals and corporations without legal obligations, to address their carbon footprint voluntarily, often with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality or fulfilling environmental responsibilities. When a buyer purchases and subsequently "retires" a carbon credit (permanently cancelling it to prevent reuse), it effectively offsets an equivalent amount of carbon emissions through the associated project. Transactions within the VCM can take place directly between buyers and project developers, through brokers, or via exchanges where carbon credits are treated as tradable commodities. The credibility and environmental impact of these credits are ensured by standards such as Verra's "Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)" and the "Gold Standard," which validate and verify carbon credit projects.”

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 Carbon markets commodify CO2 emissions, offering businesses interim solutions to meet reduction targets. Carbon credits act as permission slips for emissions, while offsets represent actual carbon reductions, traded among entities. The voluntary carbon market, valued at $400 million, is set to grow to $10-25 billion by 2030, driven by projects like renewable energy, reforestation, and carbon capture. Understanding these mechanisms helps businesses mitigate their environmental impact. #CarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #CarbonOffsets #KyotoProtocol #ParisAgreement #EmissionsReduction #CapAndTrade #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #Reforestation #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #NetZero #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenBusiness #ClimateAction #CO2Emissions #CleanTech #EcoFriendly

The SEC’s decision to require publicly traded companies to report adverse climate related events, the carbon footprint of their operations (non-scope 3) and purchase of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs) will be an important tailwind for the voluntary carbon market and the sale of RECs. It also means that even if companies walk back from the VERY challenging 2050 carbon neutral goals that their ESG team committed them to without realizing how hard it would be they will still be held accountable. Let that sink in… Disclosure and transparency drives action believe me. I am sure the environmental NGOs and climate oriented consumers are chomping at the bit to leverage this new information. Carbon Country will to do our part and plans to be ready with RECs and the highest quality carbon removal credits on the market as companies adapt to these new requirements. We'll also be focused on minimizing the footprint of our operations with rotational grazing, application of biochar on our land and powering our operations with renewable energy. #sec #carbonfootprint #carbonneutral

The European Parliament has approved the European Union’s carbon removal certification framework, but Cepi is calling for a definition of renewable carbon, which it says is the missing link to a circular, climate-friendly economic model To get access to exclusive premium content, become a Packaging Europe member: https://lnkd.in/em_Jz4_Q Follow our hashtag to stay up to date with the latest packaging news: #PackagingEurope

Koehler Group Climate Strategy: A Coal-Free Future is Within Reach 💪🌍🌿 As a family enterprise, the Koehler Group is focusing on the long-term future and the generations to come. By 2030, we have therefore set ourselves the goal of generating more renewable energy from our own sources on a balance sheet basis than is required for our paper production operations. Direct Scope 1 fossil-based greenhouse gas emissions are expected to fall by 80% by 2030, before achieving net zero by 2045. The newly published Climate Strategy is part of the “Visionary approach to climate protection” action area from the company’s Sustainability Strategy and sets out a roadmap on how the Koehler Group plans to fully replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. 📣 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyGx6cr8 #koehler #koehlerpaper #sustainability #climatestrategy #paperforthefuture

sustainibility is very important for Koehler group reaching an almost coal free energy supply in Koehler

Can sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) be used as a credible signal for sustainability intentions? In our recent paper Beat Affolter, Sugandhita, Elisa Ciarla, and I demonstrate that SLBs targeting greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives do not produce the expected results. Furthermore, we find no significant market reactions following the announcement of SBTi-verified climate targets in general. Interestingly, the market does react positively to other types of SLB goals, such as those linked to sustainability ratings, renewable energy, or energy efficiency. These findings indicate that climate transition activities of companies are already priced by the market. The paper is available here: https://lnkd.in/eEqeTBHT  

Happy to share our latest paper: The equity market reacts differently to the issue of sustainability-linked bonds depending on the sustainability target. While greenhouse gas reduction - in general - does not lead to any share price reaction, other sustainability targets are received positively. What does this mean for companies and investors? 💡 Greenhouse gas reduction (at least in the order of magnitude of the targets in the SLBs) is already priced in (and therefore expected) by the market. SLBs do not work as a signaling instrument. 💡 This is not the case with other sustainability targets. In this case SLBs can work as a signaling instrument.