Sustainable Progress #18 | Blue carbon, carbon emission intensity, permanence in carbon credits, plastics webinar on 7/13 + our new Youtube channel.
Welcome to the 18th edition of Sustainable Progress by CarbonBetter. Subscribe to stay informed on sustainability news, as well as our latest blog posts and upcoming events.
In this edition, we dive into the significance of blue carbon ecosystems, how they mitigate climate change, and the role of the NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project. We clarify what carbon emissions intensity means for businesses trying to balance growth with sustainability goals. We also address the essential factor of permanence when purchasing carbon credits, helping you make informed decisions for long-lasting impact. Also, check out our new Youtube channel, where you'll find our webinars segmented by chapters for your convenience. Finally, we're excited to announce an upcoming webinar about the impact of plastic waste and what can be done with Candice Lawton from rePurpose Global , happening on July 13th! We hope you'll join us!
Here's the latest news and upcoming events:
NEWS
Blue carbon ecosystems play an essential role in mitigating climate change and improving human well-being. Coastal wetlands, such as mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and salt marshes, are blue carbon ecosystems that help mitigate global warming in part due to their ability to store more carbon per acre than a tropical rainforest. Expanding international commitments to fight climate change have increased the awareness of coastal blue carbon. In 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the launch of the NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project, with the goal of assisting partner countries in incorporating blue carbon ecosystems into their inventories of emissions sources and sinks, as well as their plans to reduce their carbon footprints and adapt to climate change. But what is blue carbon, and why is it so significant to climate policy?
With consumers increasing pressure on companies to deliver more value while simultaneously reducing emissions, how can you set goals to reduce your carbon emissions when your business—and therefore carbon footprint—is expanding? Many organizations only look at total emissions, measured in Scope 1 (direct), 2 (indirect), and 3 (everything else in the supply chain), when setting and tracking emissions reduction goals. But there’s another metric that more accurately reflects improved business processes that reduce the amount of carbon emitted per product or unit even as total emissions increase.
Permanence is one of the most critical factors to consider when purchasing carbon credits. While other considerations (such as geography, vintage, additionality, and co-benefits) are also important, the permanence of a carbon offset project ensures that the carbon sequestered will have a long-lasting impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this post, we will dive into the importance of permanence when buying carbon credits, including what permanence means, how to assess a project’s permanence, and why permanence is a crucial factor to consider in order to make informed decisions when investing in carbon offset projects. By the end of this article, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the role that permanence plays in carbon credit transactions, and you will be better equipped to buy carbon credits for your organization.
WEBINARS
Did you know we have a Youtube channel? All of our webinars are now uploaded to Youtube and divided by chapters, so you can skip right to the parts that matter to you. Go to our Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe!
Featuring: Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter , Sherry Frey , VP of Total Wellness at NielsenIQ , and Dominic Sung , Director of Business Development, Sustainability & Decarbonization at CarbonBetter .
In this 1-hour conversation moderated by Dominic Sung from CarbonBetter, panelists Nicole Sullivan from CarbonBetter and Sherry Frey from Nielsen IQ will explore the latest data regarding sustainability claims by industry, how consumer perceptions about sustainability are changing, ways to prioritize and plan work in 2023 to achieve 2040 goals, how to confidently make claims even in high-growth organizations with rapidly expanding footprints, and why it’s so critical to report on progress and challenges—and not just successes.
Featuring: Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter , and Dominic Sung , Director of Business Development, Sustainability & Decarbonization at CarbonBetter .
By many accounts, 2023 is expected to be a transformative year in the evolution of climate-related disclosure and mitigation requirements in the United States (US). Adding further complexity, the anticipated changes come at a time when the economy is already being tested by ongoing inflation and a possible recession. In this webinar, we’ll cut through the jargon to provide clarity about what climate-related requirements may be coming for US companies by unpacking the two proposed federal rules that are currently pending, and we’ll review how the recently passed Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in Europe affects US businesses.
Featuring: Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter , Aimy Steadman , Co-Founder & COO at BeatBox , Liz Rhoades, Head of Whiskey Development at WhistlePig Whiskey , and tri vo , Co-Founder of Fierce Whiskers Distillery .
There are many sustainability considerations in the alcoholic beverage industry, including the carbon footprint of ingredients, packaging selection, distribution, and water consumption—for example, it’s estimated that it takes 12 times the final volume of alcohol to produce it. Join leaders from three alcoholic beverage brands—BeatBox Beverages, WhistlePig Whiskey, and Fierce Whiskers—as they share their different approaches to integrating sustainability in their manufacturing and operations. From setting ambitious sustainability targets, to integrating sustainability into facility design, to packaging choices, to launching carbon-negative products, and more, this panel will inspire entrepreneurs and consumers alike with practical ways to take steps towards a net-zero future.
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Featuring: Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter .
Are you ready to embark on your company’s sustainability journey but unsure where to start? Join us for an engaging, open-ended Q&A webinar designed to help businesses kickstart their sustainable initiatives. Our panel of seasoned sustainability experts will be on hand to answer your questions, share practical insights, and discuss actionable strategies for incorporating sustainability into your business operations.
Featuring: Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter , Dan Linsky , Senior VP of Voluntary Markets at ClimeCo , and Julius Pasay , Executive Director at The Climate Trust .
According to a recent study by Bank of America, carbon credits issued in 2020 equaled only 0.4% of total global emissions, or 210 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. These issuances indicate the supply gap of carbon is significant—data shows the carbon market needs to grow by about 50x to meet 2050 net-zero targets. This panel of experts from the carbon offset project development space, including Julius Pasay of The Climate Trust and Dan Linsky from ClimeCo, will discuss efforts to close this gap and challenges in developing projects and issuing credits at scale.
EVENTS
Thu, July 13, 2023 @ 12 PM (CDT)—Join Nicole Sullivan , Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter, and Candice Lawton , Senior Manager of Business Partnerships at rePurpose Global , for a discussion centered around helping brands understand the plastic waste problem from the ground up, including what can be done to account for and reduce, or offset, plastic waste in business operations.
DATE & TIME TBD—Join us for our 3rd Climate Conversations meetup where you can discuss all things sustainability with people across industries. The first 30 attendees will receive a free drink ticket upon arrival! More details coming soon. Click below to make sure you get notified once we know more.
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