It is now widely understood that a net-zero strategy must prioritize deep emission cuts, be aligned to science and compatible with the Paris Agreement. This is essential progress. But what now of voluntary carbon offsetting? When should it enter the equation? In this webinar, EcoAct experts in the carbon market and nature-based solutions discuss the […]
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Clean Energy NGOs and the Role They Play
Non-governmental organization, or NGOs, have existed in the climate and environmental space for decades. They are typical not-for-profit organizations that are mission driven. There are a variety of different purposes that NGOs serve, and different groups have found their niche over time and have developed a more specific focus. There are many NGOs and most […]
WEBINAR RECORDING : The US Offsite PPA Market
After a tough year in 2023, the US offsite PPA market is showing signs of recovery in 2024. A discussion led by Ian Lawrence sheds light on the reasons behind declining corporate PPAs in the US, including a 30% drop in ERCOT. Despite these challenges, the panelists – Gabriel Gordon-Harper, Meagan Klebanoff, and Sam Cotterall […]
Voluntary Carbon Market Spotlight: August through October 2022
Carbon offsets give organizations the means to directly, and positively impact their GHG emissions. Companies that purchase carbon offsets provide financial support to projects that remove GHGs from the environment or keep them from being initially emitted. While the exact mechanisms behind carbon offset projects may be technical, the essence of carbon offsets is […]
The Scoop Carbon Offset Quality, Pricing, Technology and More
Kathryn Thomsen, Carbon Offset Manager, Environmental Commodities Operations Kathryn advises Schneider Electric’s sustainability clients and teams on carbon offset strategies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets. She specializes in navigating the evolving voluntary carbon market. What’s all the buzz about carbon offset quality lately, including the highly publicized piece by John Oliver on a recent […]
Three Common Questions (and Answers) When Considering Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets have been a long-standing mechanism that corporations have used to reduce their carbon emissions and reach decarbonization goals. Yet, for as long as they’ve been around, there are still many nuances that can be difficult to translate when deciding how carbon offsets fit into a company’s decarbonization strategy. The voluntary carbon market has […]
What are Carbon Offsets?
Hear Emily Beck answer the question “What is a Carbon Offset”? [neo_video]
What are Scope 1 Emissions?
As organizations seek to meet the tall order of decarbonizing their operations, the question of how to reduce scope 1 emissions is inevitable to arise at some point in the journey. To answer this, it’s important to first have a grasp on another question: what are Scope 1 emissions? The definition of Scope 1 emissions […]
The Decarbonization Challenge, Part 2: Getting it Done
This paper lays out Schneider Electric’s holistic, pragmatic strategy for organizational decarbonization. Our decades of experience in energy and sustainability consulting and technology spans across the realms of global commerce. It’s this expertise that informs the four-stage process explored in this paper. With this proven roadmap, organizations of all kinds can define, set, deploy, and […]
Moving to Carbon Neutrality: The Role of Carbon Offsets
Progressive organizations are seeking powerful solutions to their most pressing environmental impacts, and carbon offsets can be an affordable and credible means to achieving carbon neutrality—particularly in the absence of technological or alternative solutions. During this webinar, BNEF, Maple Leaf Foods, and Virgin Voyages join Schneider Electric experts to discuss how to build a strategic […]