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Our CEO, Adrian Wons, will be a guest lecturer this Friday in Renoster's Scaling Quality in the Voluntary Carbon Market course! He’ll be covering Corporate Responsibility, including ESG reporting requirements, corporate carbon accounting, and the role of SBTi in voluntary carbon markets. This program is all about building confidence in carbon markets with knowledge that matters, and we’re excited to be part of the conversation. ??

What if SBTi's new standard reshaped how companies tackle carbon removal? This might be happening right now. Here’s why: ?? SBTi is revisiting its net zero standard and calling for expert input. One working group stands out: "interim removal targets." This could indicate that companies will require significantly more carbon removals much sooner than anticipated. Let’s break down what this might look like: 1?? Scope:? → Back then (2021): SBTi covered ~1.5 billion tons CO2 for ~2,200 companies.? → Now: ~10,000 companies and ~7.5 billion tons CO2 (Scope 1+2). 2?? Assumptions:? → Let’s say ~40% CO2 is unavoidable (many have already reduced emissions).? → That leaves ~3 billion tons CO2 needing removal by 2050. 3?? Ramp-up:? → By 2035: ~0.75 billion tons/year.? → By 2040: ~1.5 billion tons/year.? → By 2045: ~2.25 billion tons/year. Compare that with where we are today:? ?? Only 13 million tons/year sold (source: CDR.fyi). If SBTi’s revision pushes this forward, carbon removal demand could skyrocket. Are companies prepared for it? This gives us hope we might achieve 10 gigatons/year by 2050—but only if we scale fast and right. What do you think? Will SBTi’s revision truly accelerate adoption? Are companies prepared?

Would you trust someone who hides their receipts? I wouldn’t. Yet, many companies expect us—and their customers—to do exactly that with their carbon neutrality claims. “Carbon neutral,” they say.? “Verified credits,” they add. But then? No details.? No explanation.? No transparency. Who verified those credits?? What projects do they support?? How do we know they’re making an impact? Without answers, these claims are meaningless—or worse, misleading. This is why transparency is CRITICAL. With regulations like CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and initiatives like Europe’s Green Claims Directive, businesses will soon have no choice. - They’ll need clear, detailed reporting on their carbon credits.? - They’ll face penalties—upwards *of ten percent* global revenue—for false claims.? - And they’ll finally need proof, not promises. For me, this isn’t just about compliance. It’s about trust.? It’s about leadership.? It’s about showing who’s genuinely committed—and who’s hiding behind vague statements. Because transparency lets us see:? → Who invests responsibly.? → Who aligns with science-based net zero strategies.? → Who avoids greenwashing by following mitigation hierarchies: avoid, reduce, THEN offset. Let’s celebrate those who lead with clarity and integrity.? And hold accountable those who don’t. Would you trust someone who hides their receipts?? Neither would I. Let’s make transparency non-negotiable. ??

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Join our webinar tomorrow: greenwashing risks, solutions, and shocking findings. 10%—that’s how much global revenue is at stake for businesses implicated by greenwashing. For sustainability managers, these aren’t just numbers. They’re risks that can jeopardy years' worths hard work, credibility, and progress. As sustainability leaders, we face this challenge daily. On one side, we need rapid, meaningful action—our planet can’t afford delays. On another, every decision around carbon credits can bring uncertainty: misleading claims, low-quality projects, or accusations that erode trust. Our team recently uncovered some surprising findings about greenwashing risks among German companies purchasing carbon credits. Let’s be clear: avoiding these pitfalls isn’t impossible. But, we need better tools, clearer guidelines, and stronger transparency. That’s exactly what we’ll be sharing during tomorrow's webinar with Anna Lerner Nesbitt. Together, we’ll go over key insights from our research and offer practical steps for aligning carbon credit strategies with net zero goals—without falling victim greenwashing. If you're committed ensuring your investments are impactful, high-quality, and accountable, this session is not one you’ll want miss. Shall we tackle this together? ??

Our team was on the go this week at the Global Decarbonisation Forum ?? It highlighted how crucial it is to stay committed to the Net Zero journey—with measurable reductions, clear strategies, and innovative solutions. One statement that really stuck: “Carbon is the new global currency.” A powerful reminder that companies must not only measure and reduce emissions but also invest in high-quality climate projects to compensate for unavoidable emissions. Because one thing is clear: our “carbon bathtub” is overflowing. We need a combination of ambitious decarbonization and effective CO? removal. That’s where Senken comes in—providing maximum transparency and rigorous quality assessment to help companies securely and impactfully purchase carbon credits. A big thank you to the entire carbmee team for this valuable exchange and your work in enabling transparent, data-driven decarbonization! #NetZero #CarbonManagement #Decarbonisation #CarbonRemoval #Senken

Tune in next week to learn how to avoid greenwashing when buying carbon credits!

The impact of the "EU competitive compass" on sustainability ??

Keines. Kein einziges Klimaprojekt ist ohne Risiko.? Aber was bedeutet das für Nachhaltigkeit?? Risiken sind unvermeidlich. Sei es bei der Messung von Auswirkungen, der Sicherstellung langfristiger CO2-Speicherung oder der überprüfung von Projektdaten – Unsicherheiten sind immer Teil des Prozesses. Das liegt daran, dass die Natur per Definition niemals vollst?ndig kontrollierbar ist.? Doch Risiko bedeutet nicht automatisch Scheitern. Es bedeutet Lernpotenziale. Heute bewerten viele Frameworks, wie z. B. die Ratings von BeZero Carbon, die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Projekte ihre Senken-Leistung *nicht* erreichen werden. Das Ergebnis? Kein naturbasierter Ansatz kann ?null Risiko“, also AAA, erreichen.? Hei?er Tipp: Genau hier liegt die Chance!? Wenn wir diese Risiken verstehen, k?nnen wir gezielt planen, bessere Umsetzungen vorantreiben und sicherstellen, dass Investitionen dorthingehen, wo sie die gr??te Wirkung erzielen. Transparenz bedeutet nicht, Perfektion zu versprechen. Transparenz bedeutet Vertrauen zu schaffen, indem Risiken sichtbar und handhabbar gemacht werden.? Und das tun wir bei Senken – jeden Tag.? Mit Big Data und KI schaffen wir Klarheit und Vertrauen. Vom ersten Check bis hin zur Umsetzung begleiten wir jeden Schritt. So stellen wir sicher, dass nur hochwertige Projekte finanziert werden. Projekte, die wirklich einen Unterschied machen.? Wie seht ihr das? Helfen uns transparente Risiken, um Klimaschutz besser zu finanzieren? ??

Game-changing News for CDR in Switzerland. See what impact it will have on demand here ??