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Just published: New Gold Standard report on how organisations can take responsibility for ongoing emissions

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.

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Contribution approach to funding projects

A new best practice has emerged in corporate sustainability

3 years ago
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Pinwheel's CEO speaks to Paul Frampton

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.

3 years ago
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Carbon offsetting - we’re sleepwalking into climate catastrophe

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.

4 years ago
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Are carbon offsets worthless?

A newly published investigation into worthless carbon credits shows that brands are taking a significant risk with their reputation.

4 years ago
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Reasons to be cheerful

This summer has already been a tumultuous one for the planet and moments of environmental catastrophe can loom large in the rear-view mirror – but there is plenty of cause for optimism to outshine the climate doom .

4 years ago
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Business Green: Beyond offsetting: Why firms should shift to a 'contribution mindset' for the climate

Pinwheel’s Rob Cheesewright sets out why businesses looking to fund emissions reduction outside their direct value chain should steer clear of compensation-based claims.

4 years ago
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How to change your job – and change the world

Ever thought about pivoting your career towards helping the environment? Here, our very own Nikki Elton shares how she switched from corporate law to planet-saving initiatives

4 years ago
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EXPRESS: The Power of creativity and hope in restoring our planet

Prince William’s speech at the Platinum Party at the Palace was right to talk of hope in tackling our environmental and ecological crisis.

4 years ago
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Five ocean facts that blow our minds

Our oceans are incredible. Here are five oceans facts that blow our minds

4 years ago
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Biodiversity loss is threatening life on our planet: what can we do to combat this silent killer?

Many of the plants and animals we share our planet with are disappearing at the fastest rate in history. Human activity has caused this silent killer: biodiversity collapse.

5 years ago
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How E-Waste is Destroying Our Planet

Discarded electronic goods are wreaking havoc on our planet and its inhabitants. So, how can we tackle this e-waste crisis? What exactly is e-waste?

5 years ago