Google is no longer claiming to be carbon neutral.
It has all sorts of implications for how companies go about making climate claims, buying carbon credits, and, generally, contributing to the climate fight.
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Mic check 1-2-3! We are kicking off our newsletter series called "Demand Change" where we bring interesting stories about decarbonization, and make announcements about our upcoming product updates.
variable.co/blog/demand-chanā¦
Increasing the robustness and credibility of carbon offsets is an important and well needed development to deliver net zero
marketwatch.com/story/net-zeā¦
āWe arenāt just reducing the carbon intensity of the economy, we are increasing it. We are doing exactly the opposite of what we need to be doing.ā
theguardian.com/environment/ā¦
"As companies and governments come under more pressure to disclose their emissions, itās slowly becoming easier to keep track how theyāre doing. Ultimately the question remains: are their emissions dropping as quickly as the science demands?"
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We are looking for Full-stack Software Engineers to join us at @variableHQ and fight against climate change by building the operating system that enables companies to decarbonize their value chain
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"This confirms that cutting GHG along the value chain must be a priority for companies and for engagement by investors."
generationim.com/our-thinkinā¦
We very much support this call for ending the widespread practice of using carbon offsets to claim climate neutrality. What the world needs is rapid carbon emission reduction. Time to start decarbonizing every value chain.
reuters.com/business/sustainā¦