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Origem Motos Leading the Charge for Sustainable Mobility and Carbon Neutrality in Brazil - Green Initiative

Origem Motos: Leading the Charge for Sustainable Mobility and Carbon Neutrality in Brazil

Origem Motos, an innovative electric motorbike company based in Brazil, has emerged as a beacon of inspiration in an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate change, and the growing need for sustainable transportation solutions. Not only did their solutions immediately reduce GHG emissions compared to combustion motorcycles, but in 2023, they also went a step […]

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MRV Enhancing the Integrity of Climate Action - Green Initiative

Measure, Reduce, and Verify (MRV): Enhancing the Integrity of Climate Action

As the world grapples with climate change, mechanisms of emissions reduction targets and measurement have become essential tools in the global strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Amid the growing network of initiatives, ensuring authenticity and real-world impact is crucial. This highlights the importance of the Green Initiative Measure, Reduce, and Verify (MRV) process, a key element

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The European Union Raises the Bar on Climate Claims Why Tackling Greenwashing is Key to Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

The European Union Raises the Bar on Climate Claims: Why Tackling Greenwashing is Key to Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

The European Union has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to a sustainable future with the European Parliament’s adoption of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition (EmpCo Directive). This groundbreaking legislation amends the Directives on unfair commercial practices (2005/29/EC) and consumer rights (2011/83/EU) to establish stricter requirements for environmental and

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COP28 ended with an agreement: Carbon Calamity - The question now is about the speed & scale of implementation

COP28 ended with an agreement: Carbon Calamity – The question now is about the speed & scale of implementation

The urgency to address climate change has never been more evident, as highlighted by the recent conclusion of COP28. Amidst the agreements and discussions, the pivotal question is not just about what needs to be done but how swiftly and effectively these measures can be implemented. Science unequivocally emphasizes the necessity for a dual approach:

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Carbon Neutral Logistics A Business Opportunity and Climate Imperative

Carbon Neutral Logistics: A Business Opportunity and Climate Imperative

The context The logistics industry plays a significant role in the economy. The global logistics market is projected to reach USD 12.68 trillion by 2027, driven by the growth of e-commerce, globalization, and increasing demand for the efficient supply chain management. Furthermore, international trade and logistics create significant employment opportunities. In the United States alone,

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Walking the Talk Why USAID Contractors Should Care About Carbon Footprints

Walking the Talk: Why USAID Contractors Should Care About Carbon Footprints?

US Government’s OASIS+ Contract Vehicle Promotes Sustainability and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, governments, and organizations are increasingly focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability. The US government is no exception and has taken steps to address climate change through various initiatives, including the

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19-04-23 Green Initiative Post The importance of investing in carbon capture technologies

The Importance of Investing in Carbon Capture Technologies

The Earth’s natural carbon sinks: Understanding their vital role in climate change The Earth has a remarkable ability to naturally sequester carbon, through a variety of processes that occur in ecosystems including forests, grasslands, wetlands, soils, and oceans. These natural processes, also known as “sinks,” play a crucial role in removing carbon dioxide, a major

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03-03-23 Carbon emission sanctions and rewards understanding the future of climate policies

Carbon emission sanctions and rewards: understanding the future of climate policies

How to take advantage of the emerging carbon emission policies What are carbon sanctions/rewards As the world becomes increasingly aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions on the environment, governments and corporations alike are facing mounting pressure to take action to reduce their carbon footprints. One way this has begun to be addressed is

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