What is Additionality? Additionality been touched upon in one of our previous posts but deserves its own explanation as one of the tenets of a high-quality offset or credit. It refers to the role played by voluntary carbon markets in ensuring that an offsetting activity can take place. For example,
Scientists have been warning both the public and private sectors about the effects of climate change for decades. One crucial step all organisations can take is to decarbonise their operations as quickly as possible. We have already missed the mark for meeting 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It is
In a previous post, we distinguished the two types of carbon markets: the voluntary and the compliance markets. In this article, we will be differentiating the types of carbon credits, explaining what removal and avoidance mean, and how you can engage in the voluntary carbon market. What are the different
Plannet Zero is proud to announce that we are the first offset retailer to host the Global Emission Reduction (GER) by Net Zero Markets on our Carbon Offset Marketplace. The GER was created to tackle poor price transparency and a dizzying variety of offsetting projects and standards within the voluntary
In recent years, there has been an increased number of discussions about carbon finance as climate action. However, a sense of mystery regarding the concept remains. Many people struggle to understand what the carbon markets really are. This in turn hinders its growth. In this post, we aim to demystify
Corporate sustainability is no longer just the “responsible approach” but rather the path to financial resilience. Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) legislation, along with carbon offsetting, have brought significant benefits to large corporations, including cost reduction and improved brand image. Today, the legislation does not yet apply to small
