A startup backed and incubated by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures has engineered a hybrid technology that combines engineering with natural photosynthesis processes to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it underground. “It’s...
Nature-based Climate Change Solutions for a Greener ESG Portfolio
Understanding how the carbon markets work and why nature-based projects have gained such traction is key to building a greener environmental, social and governance investment portfolio. As the looming climate crisis nears what climate scientists call a...
Projected Carbon Dioxide Removal Market Value to Reach $1.5 Billion by 2030, Underscoring Urgency in Climate Change Mitigation
The global carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market is poised for substantial growth, with a projected CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2030. By the end of this period, the market value is anticipated to reach approximately US$1.5 billion, reflecting the increasing...
How do Carbon Credits Actually Work? Removal, Reduction, and Avoidance Credits Explained
As urgency for climate action has hit an all-time high, trust in carbon credits has reached an all-time low. News reports highlighting the presence of low-quality credits have brought renewed scrutiny—and in some cases, greenwashing lawsuits—over the use...
What Cleantech Leaders Need to Know About Generating Carbon Offsets
Voluntary carbon markets are growing quickly. But before taking the leap, startups need to do their homework. The pressure is on for countries and corporations to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological...
The Climate Economy Is About to Explode
A new report suggests that the Inflation Reduction Act could be even bigger than Congress thinks. Late last month, analysts at the investment bank Credit Suisse published a research note about America’s new climate law that went nearly unnoticed. The...
New Report on Carbon Markets: What You Need to Know
The market for carbon offsets must be scaled up globally to make a sufficient dent in climate change, according to a new report that lays out a path toward a high-quality global carbon market. What does any of this mean? Let’s take you through it.