Hot on the heels of the Science Based Target initiative's (SBTi) Net Zero Standard 2.0 publication, Gold Standard has released vital new guidance on how to navigate the new Ongoing Emissions Responsibility obligations. Gold Standard worked with a team of expert writers on the guidance, including Pinwheel's Chief Impact Officer, Rob Cheesewright.
Acronyms have a habit of draining the life out of compelling concepts. And they're doing exactly that to one of the most radical developments in corporate climate action since the Paris Agreement.
A new best practice has emerged in corporate sustainability
Pinwheel's CEO's conversation with Paul Frampton Calero for his Time for a Reset podcast. They discussed drivers of corporate action in sustainability, perils of carbon offsetting and how to build a brand whilst making a genuine impact.
Carbon offsetting is becoming a threat to climate and ecological security. The price of carbon credits – often a mere £5 a tonne – is a fraction of the £252 real cost of carbon emissions to society.
A newly published investigation into worthless carbon credits shows that brands are taking a significant risk with their reputation.
Carbon offsetting as compensation for past emissions is not enough to repair the planet. Contribution to highest quality projects is required.