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Types of Carbon Credit projects for Carbon reduction – A comprehensive overview
READ MORE →: Types of Carbon Credit projects for Carbon reduction – A comprehensive overviewCarbon reduction projects are diverse initiatives aimed at lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mitigating climate change, and fostering a more sustainable future. These projects vary in scale, scope, and approach, often focusing on different sectors such as energy, agriculture, transportation, and waste management.…
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Carbon Credit Methodologies: A Comparative Analysis of Verra and Gold Standard Registries
READ MORE →: Carbon Credit Methodologies: A Comparative Analysis of Verra and Gold Standard RegistriesCarbon credits are an essential mechanism in the fight against climate change, offering economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Two leading organizations, Verra and the Gold Standard, provide recognized carbon credit certification methodologies. These methodologies vary based on the nature of…
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The Role of Carbon Credits in Bolstering Biofuel Production and Green Hydrogen Development
READ MORE →: The Role of Carbon Credits in Bolstering Biofuel Production and Green Hydrogen DevelopmentThe urgent need to mitigate climate change has accelerated the shift toward sustainable energy sources. Biofuels and green hydrogen are two promising alternatives to fossil fuels, offering the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One key tool that can accelerate their…
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Life Cycle Assessment and ISO Standards & link to Carbon Credits
READ MORE →: Life Cycle Assessment and ISO Standards & link to Carbon CreditsIntroduction Sustainability has become a key focus for industries worldwide as concerns about environmental impact and climate change rise. Two pivotal concepts have emerged in this discourse: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon credits. These concepts, however, need structured frameworks to be practically…
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Demand for Low Quality Offsets undermining the Integrity of Voluntary Carbon Markets
READ MORE →: Demand for Low Quality Offsets undermining the Integrity of Voluntary Carbon MarketsA recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Kyoto University reveals that the 20 companies retiring the most carbon offsets from the voluntary carbon market (VCM) over the past four years have largely relied on low-quality, inexpensive credits. These companies include…
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Need for Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market
READ MORE →: Need for Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon MarketThe Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market is a non-profit, independent governance body that aims to set and maintain a global standard for high integrity in the voluntary carbon market, unlocking private climate and carbon finance that would not otherwise be deployed.…
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Summary of Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience Plan
READ MORE →: Summary of Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience PlanThe Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Nov 2023, launched the Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience Plan (BCAP) with an eye towards achieving net-zero by 2050. As part of Bengaluru’s commitment to the C40 Cities initiative, the city is developing a data-driven, inclusive,…
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Aashman Trivedi
Hello, my name is Aashman and this blog is my attempt to simplify Carbon Credits, so that it drives action for Climate Change
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