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How to calculate and reduce your supply chain emissions

Matt McGregor — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:04:02 GMT

To calculate the full greenhouse gas emissions for your business, you'll need to engage with your supply chain.

An introduction to carbon offsets

Matt McGregor — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:42:43 GMT

Carbon offsets are a way to compensate for unavoidable carbon emissions. When you buy an offset, you fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

What is greenwashing? A guide for businesses

Matt McGregor — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:51:06 GMT

If you're a business owner, you need to be careful about the environmental claims you make.

Understanding the ISSB Standards: What You Need to Know

hello@carbontrail.co (Tom Hallam) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:22:39 GMT

Are you aware of the major changes happening in the world of sustainability reporting?

Carbon credits - what they are and what you can do with them

hello@carbontrail.co (Tom Hallam) — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:55:54 GMT

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We're here to tell you a bit more about carbon credits and dispel some common misconceptions. If you're interested in offsetting or just a bit curious about the space - read on...

What is a carbon credit?

In 1997, 180 countries got together and signed the Kyoto Protocol, as there was already scientific consensus that global warming was occurring, and that action needed to be taken to reduce CO₂emissions.

The agreement created a number of "carbon credits" that could be used to signify an amount of CO₂being removed or prevented from entering the at atmosphere. Those carbon credits are associated with a project or change in land use, and can be bought by companies who are looking to offset their activities.