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Navigating Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates (SAFc) with Confidence
Companies are increasingly looking for solutions to directly address their Scope 3 emissions and Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc) are an effective tool for air travel and freight emissions. SAFc is an established market-based mechanism decoupling the environmental attribute of SAF from the physical product through book and claim. This approach enables companies to take…
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Scope 3 Emissions: A Practical Guide
The Biggest Climate Challenge Companies Face: Supply Chain Decarbonization Companies worldwide are setting ambitious climate targets, yet many face a significant challenge: Scope 3 emissions. These indirect emissions, spanning supply chain activities, logistics, procurement and business travel, often make up the largest share of a company’s carbon footprint. Without a structured approach, reducing these emissions…
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Biomethane’s Role in Decarbonizing Hard-to-Abate Sectors
As industries face increasing pressure to decarbonize, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors like transport, steel, and chemicals, biomethane offers a practical solution for reducing Scope 1 emissions. Its renewable nature and compatibility with existing infrastructure make it an ideal solution for industries struggling to meet ambitious climate targets. The Unique Value of Biomethane in Hard-to-Abate Sectors Biomethane, derived from organic waste,…
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Complying with California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: CCOs
California operates one of the most comprehensive carbon markets in the world, with an impact extending beyond its borders. The program is “economy-wide,” covering any entity—corporate, utility, university, or otherwise—that emits over 25,000 metric tons of carbon annually. It plays a key role in California’s ambitious goal of reducing GHG emissions by 40% below 1990…
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EV Tickets, Generate Revenues from Electric Vehicle Fleets
As the world moves towards a greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The global EV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with sales expected to reach 14 million in 2023, a 35% increase from the previous year. But did you know that owning EV fleets and…
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Biomethane: Why Invest for your Company
As companies accelerate their decarbonization efforts, securing a long-term biomethane supply is becoming more critical than ever. With forecasts indicating potential supply shortages and regulatory changes pushing for cleaner energy, biomethane stands out as a vital solution for organizations striving to meet ambitious sustainability targets. Why Biomethane is Critical for the Energy Transition Biomethane, a…
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From Jargon to Corporate Action: Defining Carbon Reduction, Avoidance and Removal
As the climate crisis intensifies, the corporate world’s response is under greater scrutiny than ever. Decarbonization plans and public disclosures are critical components of this response, yet their true value lies in the tangible actions they drive. According to Science Based Target Initiative’s latest report, as of July 2024, approximately 5,760 companies across 80 countries…
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Assessing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) from a Corporate Buyer Perspective
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have emerged as a transformative mechanism driving corporate sustainability efforts across the United States. Between 2017 and 2021 alone, global demand for PPAs has grown nearly 400%, with North America leading the charge. These contracts involve an agreement between an electricity producer, often a renewable energy site, and a consumer, usually…
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Managing Price Risk To Accomplish Net Zero Commitments
As corporations work to decarbonize, procuring environmental commodities and managing price risk is increasingly challenging and complex. On one hand, environmental commodities are becoming more differentiated regarding quality, function, geography, usability, and integrity. Conversely, a growing consensus about the need for- and inevitability of- carbon price growth threatens the durability and affordability of decarbonization commitments.…
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EACs, why your company should consider them?
Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), like Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or Guarantees of Origin (GOs), certify that 1 MWh of renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind) was generated and added to the grid. These certificates, separate from the physical electricity, confirm the energy’s renewable source. Each EAC includes key details about the energy’s source, technology, origin, production…