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"Because of what we accomplished in the UAE ???? Consensus, with a transition away from fossil fuel and accelerating in this decade, and sticking with 1.5 as close as we possibly can, I believe we have this incredible new blueprint for what everybody needs to be doing." - John Kerry in his remarks upon receiving the ACR Climate Leadership Award from?Mary Grady.

?? Companies can take responsibility for the emissions they cannot reduce by purchasing and retiring high-quality carbon credits.? ? ? Here’s why now is the time to act:? ? ? Carbon market integrity is converging on a clear definition.?? ? Across civil society and governmental bodies and private organizations, definitions of “high-integrity” are now widely shared and integrated into carbon markets. While there is more work to do, a clear framework is emerging for companies to engage.? ? ? Climate change is an urgent issue.?? ? It is already affecting all parts of our economy, from supply chain disruptions to employee health. In the climate fight, speed matters.? ? To find out more about the business case, and the Reduce and Invest campaign, visit:?? ? ? https://lnkd.in/eKmmdJcD? ? #ReduceANDInvest?

Our communications director, Brad Kahn, offers thoughts on the clear path forward for corporate use of carbon credits. We need a bias towards action.

10 ways carbon markets make more climate action possible:? ?? 1) They reduce mitigation costs and increase climate ambition.? 2) They are essential to meet Paris Agreement goals.? 3) They make climate action a business imperative.? 4) They protect threatened ecosystems.? 5) They address more than carbon dioxide.? 7) They can benefit Indigenous People and local communities.? 8) They generate a broad range of co-benefits.? 9) They drive policy change.? 10) They offer models for the world to learn from.? ? ? Do you want to understand more about what these mean?? https://lnkd.in/gz2Sdusj?

ACR has published version 2.0 of the Tool for Reversal Risk Analysis and Buffer Pool Contribution Determination. The updated version of the Risk Tool leverages published, publicly available, and geographically specific mapping datasets to determine natural disturbance risks and associated Buffer Pool Contribution Percentages. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSJ7fq6Y

? Do you know what determines a high-quality carbon credit?? ?? The ACR Standard and our portfolio of methodologies ensure that the carbon credits ACR issues represent emission reductions and removals that are real, additional, determined by robust quantification, net of leakage, permanent, independently verified, transparent, and that there is no double counting. These terms are typically used to define a carbon credit that is high quality.? ?? To help stakeholders communicate about high-quality carbon credits, ACR created an infographic that simply and accurately defines the key terms. Please read more about the eight elements that make up a high-quality carbon credit here:? ? https://lnkd.in/dcWcfUe6?

Our friends at Nature4Climate have posted this useful primer from COP29 defining some of the jargon: COP, NDC, NCQG, REDD+ and more. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/gNSkhgw4

?? At ACR, we know it’s better when it’s balanced.? ? ? Carbon credits are essential climate solutions because every business has an unavoidable carbon footprint. That is why “net zero” is a pragmatic goal in line with the Paris Agreement, while “absolute zero” is unrealistic, now and until there are drastic advancements in decarbonization at scale. ? ? Now is the time for companies to take greater responsibility for the emissions they cannot reduce by purchasing and retiring high-quality carbon credits. ? ? Reduce and invest is a new strategic mantra for every business leader. Find out more about the Reduce and Invest campaign here:? ? ? https://lnkd.in/eKmmdJcD ? ? #reduceANDinvest?

The ACR Forestry Team had an excellent day in the field with Port Blakely visiting the Winston Creek Forest Carbon Project. From consistent data sampling on forest plots to the economics of carbon projects in working forests, the team dug deep into the practical implications of our work with partners. ACR offers our sincere thanks to Port Blakely for hosting us!

? Did you know ?? ? ACR is a leading carbon crediting program operating in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets.? ? We enhance confidence in the integrity of carbon markets to catalyze transformational emission reductions.? ? ? Founded in 1996 as the first private voluntary GHG registry in the world, we have a quarter century of expertise in ensuring carbon credit quality and a proven track record in innovation and continuous improvement.? ? You can read more about us and meet the ACR team here: https://lnkd.in/gE3NnYUr