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Why Climate Engagement is Key
Strengthening Your Company’s Organizational Culture through Climate Action The world is facing a climate crisis, and businesses have a critical role to play in mitigating
From Commitment to Action: BioAmayu Becomes the World’s First Certified Climate-Positive Fruit Juice
New Business Models Emerge to Combat Deforestation in Peru as AJE Group Introduces Eco-Friendly BioAmayu Fruit Juice Peru lost over 2,000 hectares of forest in
Bonito: How a Brazilian ecotourism destination is leading climate action by example
As the world recovers from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a more sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility of tourism firms and
Global Risks Report 2023: Navigating the Converging Crises of the Decade Ahead
The past years of this decade have marked a significant period of disruption in human history. The return to a “new normal” post-COVID-19 pandemic was
What is E-Waste And How Can I Prevent It?
Introduction If you’re like me, you have a room in your house filled with a bunch of old computers and other electronics. Maybe it’s even
A Climate Action Guide For Tourism Businesses and Destinations
As the world continues to recover from the unprecedented shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility for tourism
The Green Logistics Revolution
Logistics companies achieve Carbon Neutral certification and take the lead in climate action transport services sector. The companies DELFIN GROUP, an international cargo agent; and
Driving Ethically: Understanding the sustainability of electric cars.
by autotrader.co.uk With 91% of electric car owners stating they wouldn’t consider trading in for a petrol or diesel version, more consumers are seeing the
Brazil is on its way to Certifying the First Carbon-Neutral Ecotourism Destination Worldwide
Mainstreaming climate Action Bonito is mainstreaming carbon action to become the first carbon-neutral certified tourism destination. Brazil’s ecotourism is dominated by landscapes with astonishing biodiversity
SENAC – Driving Climate Action in Brazil Tourism and Trade Sector
About SENAC The National Commercial Training Service (SENAC) is the leading professional education agent focused on Brazil’s Trade of Goods, Services, and Tourism. It is
First Climate Positive Certified Condo in The World
Tivoli Ecoresidences da Bahia, Brazil: the first condominium in the world to be Climate Positive certified. The Concept Since launch in 2012, Tivoli Ecoresidence provides
Climate Action at Delfin Group
Introducing Strategic Climate Action at Delfin Group and Delfin Logistics Delfin Group and Delfin Logistics are becoming the pioneer companies in the logistics services sector.
WorldXchange becomes Carbon Neutral Certified
Worldxchange is the first Currency Exchange House in the world to reach the Carbon Neutral Certification The Company WorldXchange, a foreign currency exchange house with
Green Initiative partners with UNWTO
Green Initiative is partnering with the UNWTO, actively supporting the Glasgow Declaration Capacity Building Working Group Green Initiative, a leading sustainable certification company, is proud
First Carbon Neutral brand in Peru
The first brand of natural products to obtain Carbon Neutral Certification in Peru, Santa Natura, renews its certification and receives a gold medal from the
Internet, ecology and environmental sustainability
What Global Internet Users Need to Know About Eco-Sustainability The concept of eco-sustainability is one that most people can get behind. It’s about living in
Why do businesses use carbon offsetting?
Even 15 years ago, it would have been unusual for a company to have a statement about their carbon footprint on their website, or even
Green Initiative wins international travel award
and the winner is GREEN INITIATIVE! For its holistic approach to decarbonizing tourism in Machu Picchu, becoming the First Carbon Neutral Tourism Destination Worldwide. On
Green Initiative is selected as Finalist
FOR THE WTM LATIN AMERICA RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 14 projects were selected for the final of the second edition of the Responsible Tourism Award, promoted
How to live without harming our planet: The last guide you will ever need to energy efficiency during the pandemic and beyond
Updated on August 10th., 2023 with information, kindy received, from Catherine Bailey, Publisher Partner Manager at Go Compare, A Future Company. Empower Your Energy Choices:
AJE GROUP joins climate neutral now and starts its transitions to net-zero emissions
AJE Group is a multinational company with over 30 years of experience producing quality beverages. Its operations span more than 20 countries across Latin America,
First Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World
INKATERRA Becomes the First Ever Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World At a time when hotels are working hard to implement eco-friendly initiatives and
Are Our Online Habits Destroying the Planet?
internet energy usage We’ve come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. In 2016, 81% of the Spanish population
Green Initiative is a global partner of the United Nations
For the Decade on Ecosystems Restoration We are proud to announce that Green Initiative is now a Global Partner of the United Nations! Green Initiative
We Answer Your Questions
General Questions
Why choose Green Initiative?
At Green Initiative we help our clients mobilize resources for climate financing, in addition to complying with climate regulations for international trade, improving the efficiency of their operations, reducing costs and adding value to their products and services, connecting them with the París Climate Agreement, and with the United Nations Sustainable Goals.
At the Green Initiative we have the necessary know-how to enable our clients to lead this transformation through actions that generate positive impacts for their organizations, as well as for the planet.
- we support your business full cycle of climate action, going beyond.
- science-based methodologies and tools.
- experience in various industries and countries.
- we are accredited as a support resource for United Nations Climate Change, GCOM, CDP, OnePlanet, Global Footprint Network, and UN Decade for Ecosystems Restoration.
- we provide a cost effective value proposition.
What is a Climate Certification?
A Climate Certification is a formal endorsement of your organization’s work in progress and commitment to shift towards a low carbon emissions economy achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or before.
Green Initiative Climate Certifications offer direct benefits to increase your business competitiveness and sustainability performance, among which the following stand out:
- climate leadership
- climate action at the core of the business
- mobilize climate financing (loans and grants)
- compliance with international climate trade standards
- support innovation through climate-friendly products and services.
- aligns your business to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
What is the difference between Carbon Neutral and Climate Positive certifications?
Green Initiative Carbon Neutral Certification A carbon neutral certification demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to decarbonisation, and the neutralisation of remaining impact through the support of environmental projects.
- Carbon Neutral Certified demonstrates that your business is committed to decarbonisation through clear science based mitigation targets, and has conducted the off-setting of remaining impact purchasing carbon credits that reduce and capture greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere (such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and forest conservation projects).
- Climate Positive Certified means that your business climate action has gone beyond neutrality, actually creating environmental and climate benefits by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through actions to protect, sustainably manage, and/or restore ecosystems.
Can I Offset my Business Emissions by Planting Trees?
At Green Initiative, we provide funding for two complementary types of climate change mitigation solutions: one is planting native trees for ecosystems restoration, and the other is supporting natural and technology driven solutions through carbon credits.
Recently planted trees need to be nurtured and protected for years to provide environmental services such as carbon sinking. Planting a tree is a matter of having empathy with life on earth. Today, more than ever, we need to connect with global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and planting trees, under the scope of ecosystem restoration, provides a fundamental tool for reverting the natural climate crisis we are facing.
To conduct the carbon off-setting of your business the most consist approach to do so is through carbon credits.
What is a Carbon Credit?
Certificate for Emission Reduction, Certified Carbon Offset, or simply Carbon Credit is a certificate generated by an accountable body that represents reducing or removing one ton of CO2 from the atmosphere.
These certificates aim to monetize the climate benefits embedded in specific projects and provide them with an additional revenue stream.
A Carbon Credit enables you to offset your business’s unavoidable carbon emissions by funding projects worldwide that avoid, reduce or capture greenhouse gases. A Carbon Credit is a part of an international mechanism endorsed by the United Nations that allows your business to claim carbon neutrality.
How can your Business Prove Results?
There are different levels for climate change mitigation results. Within your business, you should prove impact by monitoring your Key Climate Performance Indicators. You should be able to do so simply by conducting your carbon footprint assessment annually using Green Initiative Carbon Management Tool.
From a carbon footprint offsetting perspective, your business will prove to have compensated its carbon emissions through the provision of a Carbon Compensation Certificate. This certificate provides complete detailed information of the source (VERRA, Gold Standard, or CDM), type of credits (carbon reduction, avoidance, siking, or removal), and the specific market ID number of the credits used by your business to claim carbon neutrality.
Monitoring tree planting for ecosystems restoration is done by combining on the ground supervision with high-precision satellite images. Green Initiative provides one of the complete monitoring services available, effectively comparing the baseline situation with restoration performance.
We only work with tree-planting partners who plant trees responsibly. In addition, our partners are regularly audited by third parties, and publish internal reports for us with updates and data from our planting sites. Check out this performance monitoring report for our Costa Rica tree planting project.
Climate Positive Certified
What is Climate Positive Certification?
Climate Positive Certification is a program offered by Green Initiative that certifies businesses and organizations as being climate positive, meaning they have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint and are actively working to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than they produce.
What are the benefits of a Climate Positive Certification?
Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification can help businesses and organizations innovate in climate-smart products and services, improve efficiency, demonstrate their commitment to climate-action, and attract environmentally conscious customers and partners.
What types of businesses or organizations are eligible for a Climate Positive Certification?
Any business or organization that is committed to consistent science-based climate-action can apply for Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification. This includes small businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.
What is the cost of a Climate Positive Certification?
The cost of Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification varies depending on the size and complexity of the business or organization, as well as the scope of the certification. Green Initiative offers a range of certification options to fit different needs and budgets.
Carbon Neutral Certified
What is a Carbon Neutral Certification?
Climate Neutral Certification is a certification offered by Green Initiative that recognizes organizations and businesses that have complied with our full climate certification cycle. This means that they have measure, set targets, mitigate and are on track to net-zero emissions.
Why should I get Carbon Neutral Certified?
Carbon Neutral Certification demonstrates your commitment to climate leadership and your consistent efforts to reduce your organization’s impact on the environment. It also provides a clear and credible way for you to communicate your climate-action commitment to customers, stakeholders, and the public.
What types of organizations can get certified?
Any organization or business that wants to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint can get Carbon Neutral Certified by Green Initiative. This includes small and large businesses, nonprofits, government organizations, and more. Companies who are certified as ESG (Environmental and Social Governance), can definitely benefit from Green Initiative climate certifications.
What is a carbon offset?
A carbon offset is a way to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions by funding a project that reduces or removes emissions somewhere else. Carbon offsets are typically sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) and can come from a variety of projects, such as renewable energy, forestry, and methane capture. Learn more about Green Initiative Climate Projects here: https://greeninitiative.eco/projects/
What types of emissions can be offset?
All types of greenhouse gas emissions can be offset, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). However, it’s important to note that the best approach is always to reduce emissions as much as possible before relying on offsets to mitigate any remaining emissions. Through Green Initiative advisory services, we help our clients to start their journey to climate-action.
Carbon Measured Certified
What is a Carbon Measured Certification?
Carbon Measured Certification is a certification offered by Green Initiative that recognizes organizations and businesses that have measured their greenhouse gas emissions and have a plan in place to reduce their carbon footprint.
Why should I get Carbon Measured Certified?
Carbon Measured Certification demonstrates your commitment to climate-action and your efforts to understand and reduce your organization’s impact on the environment. It also provides a clear and credible way for you to communicate your climate commitment to customers, stakeholders, and the public.
What types of organizations can get certified with Green Initiative?
Any organization or business that wants to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint can get Carbon Measured Certified with Green Initiative. This includes small and large businesses, nonprofits, government organizations, and more.
What other services does the Green Initiative offer?
Green Initiative offers advisory and climate certification services, including Climate Positive and Carbon Neutral Certification, which certifies organizations that are committed to climate-leadership applying international best practices, which are endorsed by the United Nations. Green Initiative also has Nature Positive and Carbon Offsetting Solutions to help organizations reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals.
Nature Positive Action
What is Nature Positive Action?
Nature Positive Action refers to actions taken by organizations, businesses, and individuals to restore, protect, and enhance nature in order to achieve a net positive impact on the environment. Green Initiative offers Nature Positive Action services to help businesses and organizations achieve their sustainability goals through biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration projects.
Why is Nature Positive Action important?
Nature Positive Action is important because it helps to address the urgent global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. By restoring and enhancing nature, we can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change, protect biodiversity, and support the long-term health and well-being of ecosystems and communities. Green Initiative’s Nature Positive Action services help organizations and businesses contribute to these efforts.
What are some examples of Nature Positive Action?
Examples of Nature Positive Action include:
- Planting trees and other vegetation to sequester carbon, restore degraded land, and provide habitat for wildlife. Green Initiative’s Reforestation and Habitat Restoration services support these types of projects.
- Supporting conservation efforts and protected areas to preserve biodiversity. Green Initiative’s Biodiversity Conservation services help businesses and organizations support these types of projects.
- Creating green spaces in urban areas to improve air and water quality and enhance community well-being. Green Initiative’s Urban Greening services support these types of projects.
What are the benefits of Nature Positive Action?
The benefits of Nature Positive Action include:
- Helping to mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health
Improving air and water quality - Enhancing community well-being and quality of life
- Providing economic benefits through sustainable resource use and ecotourism
Green Initiative’s services help businesses to achieve these benefits by developing and implementing strategies to achieve environmental sustainability and Nature Positive Action.
Carbon Offsetting
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is the practice of balancing out carbon emissions by funding projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. Carbon offsetting can be used to compensate for emissions that cannot be avoided, such as air travel or shipping. Green Initiative offers carbon offsetting services to help businesses and individuals reduce their carbon footprint and achieve environmental sustainability.
What types of Carbon Offsetting projects does the Green Initiative support?
Green Initiative supports a range of high-quality carbon offset projects, including:
- Renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power
- Energy efficiency upgrades, such as building retrofits and efficient appliances
- Forest conservation and reforestation projects
- Methane capture from landfills and livestock operations
All of Green Initiative’s carbon offset projects are verified to international standards, such as the United Nations.