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Did you know? "The EU's transition to climate neutrality requires every sustainable instrument we have to reduce emissions. By reducing emissions from today's vehicles and infrastructure, renewable ethanol is already making a positive contribution to climate protection. But it also has other benefits. Ethanol production opens up new markets for European farmers and boosts the rural economy, and the innovative biorefineries are an important part of Europe's efforts towards a circular economy". (ePURE: European renewable ethanol association) To find out what else our bioethanol has to offer, download the brochure at the following link: https://lnkd.in/edwT9sKD #bioethanol #sustainability #defossilisation #EU

A Third of Carbon Credits Fail on New ‘High-Integrity’ Criteria 🚨 Recent evaluations have shown that a third of all carbon credits did not meet the ‘high integrity’ label established by an industry governance body for the voluntary carbon market. 🌍 In this unregulated market, companies purchase credits from global projects like wind farms and reforestation schemes to meet their internal carbon-cutting goals. However, the lack of standardization and varying approaches make it challenging to determine which credits are truly effective. This news underscores the importance of rigorous standards and transparency in the carbon credit market to ensure meaningful environmental impact. 🌱 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eQzHiie9 #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonMarket #GreenInitiatives

#GreenICIQ | ⚙️ How many equivalent tons of carbon dioxide does ICIQ emit? 👉 We have carried out an extensive study on the impact that our daily and research activities had on the environment in 2022. See the results 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dTqefwaN

🇪🇺 Last week, the European Council and Parliament reached a landmark agreement on establishing the EU's first carbon removals certification framework. One of the big takeaways for businesses is what’s included in scope: ✅ IN: High-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities ❌ OUT: Activities that don’t result in carbon removals or soil emission reductions (e.g. avoided deforestation or renewable energy projects) This is a huge win for carbon removals 💪 It has massive potential to accelerate the sort of removal and reduction activities which are crucial for achieving the EU’s climate neutrality goal by 2050 But what does this mean for carbon offsetting? Well, this agreement represents a shift in best practice in terms of how carbon offset projects are viewed. Ultimately, we need to prioritise reliable, monitored and permanent carbon removal projects over carbon avoidance schemes in order to achieve net-zero. This aligns with Provenance’s long standing position on carbon offsetting. To maximise impact and minimise greenwashing, we stipulate that to achieve our ‘Carbon Offsetting’ Proof Point, businesses must have invested in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere, as opposed to pledging to avoid future emissions. Explore which climate-related claims your business could be making here: https://lnkd.in/e85wBSrc Or to find out how we can help you stay one step ahead of green claims regulation, drop me a DM! #carbonremoval #offsets #cdr #carbonclaims #greenwash

EU Proposes Groundbreaking Carbon Removal Certification Framework The European Commission has unveiled a pioneering proposal for certifying carbon removals, marking a significant step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This framework aims to establish a robust and transparent system for quantifying, monitoring, and verifying carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere.   Key aspects of the proposed framework include: 1. Rigorous monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements to ensure the accuracy and reliability of carbon removal claims. 2. Differentiation between short-term and long-term carbon storage to prioritize solutions with lasting environmental benefits. 3. Compatibility with existing EU climate policies, such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS), to create a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction and removal. The introduction of this certification framework is crucial for several reasons: 1. It provides a standardized approach to measuring and validating carbon removals, fostering trust and credibility in the market. 2. It incentivizes the development and deployment of innovative carbon removal technologies and nature-based solutions. 3. It supports the EU's ambitious climate targets and contributes to the global effort to mitigate climate change. In my view, I believe this proposal is a game-changer for the carbon removal industry. It creates a level playing field for various removal solutions and encourages investment in this critical area. However, the success of this framework will depend on its effective implementation, ongoing monitoring, and adaptation to evolving scientific understanding and technological advancements. What are your thoughts on the EU's proposed carbon removal certification framework? Do you think it will accelerate the adoption of carbon removal solutions and contribute to achieving net-zero emissions? Share your insights in the comments below, and tag a colleague who might find this post interesting. #CarbonRemovals #EmissionsTrading #EUETS #NetZero #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/ej4GhXtz

SF6 is a little talked about but highly potent greenhouse gas, widely used by the electricity networks in their equipment. New legislation at EU level makes finding alternatives a priority. However, alternatives that have been piloted typically use “forever chemicals” (PFAS). This raises questions about how networks should balance these concerns given the significant network growth needed to meet net zero. This latest blog draws on a Grid Edge Policy report “Green Grids” written by Sustainability First Associates Maxine Frerk and Judith Ward (together with Janet Wood). If you would like to be informed about future work in this area including a planned webinar, please contact: communications@sustainabilityfirst.org.uk https://bit.ly/41RC9am

⛽Have you heard of B5? That's shorthand for BioDiesel, and it's helping us cut greenhouse gas emissions on projects like Waterloo Station, in Sydney's CBD. Read more on how we're committed to making a difference in our Environmental, Social and Governance Report here https://lnkd.in/gf9ERWdP

What are Impact Units and how can they help decarbonize your company’s value chain? 💡 🔹Impact Units are verified greenhouse gas (GHG) outcomes from Scope 3 interventions.   🔹One Impact Unit represents one ton of carbon reduced or removed by an intervention project.  🔹Impact Units enable companies to share the cost of interventions across the supply chain and be recognized for the impact generated.  🔹They mitigate common challenges affiliated with Scope 3 emission accounting, such as free riding, double counting and over-claiming.  🔹Impact Units can be incorporated into company reports and transferred between value chain partners – incentivizing collaborative climate action. Read more on our blog with Elena Saputo, Head of Value Chain Product at SustainCERT https://lnkd.in/ePJdnbzr #supplychain #decarbonization #impactunit 

SustainCERT’s bright development of Impact Units is nicely explained in this short article. Check it out and learn how SustainCERT enables companies to share the cost of interventions across the supply chain and have these companies be recognized for the impact generated. SustainCERT is helping companies within the value chain to lower their scope 3 emissions, reliably account on it and make the impact scalable. Enough waiting and talking has been going on. The time to get into action mode was decades ago, even though starting late is better than not starting at all. Get involved, gain momentum, just do it!

European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology (ESWET) praised the recent provisional agreement between the European Council and the European Parliament on the Carbon Removals Certification Framework, highlighting its recognition of biogenic permanent carbon removal. This framework, aligned with IPCC standards, aims to capture 50 million tons of CO2 annually by 2030, crucial for meeting Europe's climate goals. ESWET emphasized the significance of technologies like bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), particularly in sectors like waste-to-energy. The framework provides clarity for investors and emitters, fostering an international market for carbon removals. ESWET emphasized the importance of aligning the framework with existing policies like the Net Zero Industry Act and integrating it with the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for effective industry decarbonization and the journey towards net-zero emissions. https://buff.ly/42QXLUQ.