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Carbon accounting is the accounting undertaken to measure the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents that will not be released into the atmosphere as a result of flexible mechanisms projects under the Kyoto Protocol. These projects include, but are not limited to, renewable energy projects and biomass, forage and tree plantations.
GC presents organizations like Carbonfund.org that are leading the fight against global warming and making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to reduce and offset their climate impact and hasten the transformation to a clean energy future.
Learn from the resources below what your business can do to reduce its carbon footprint through sensible energy reductions combined with cost-effective carbon offsets. And don’t forget to check out our other environment Web pages:
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Road Testing of New Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Standards
More than 60 companies have completed the road testing of new global standards designed to help measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Paper Life Cycle Project
The Paper Life Cycle project enables users to make informed environmental decisions about the paper products they purchase, use, and sell.
Biomass Power Plants Wary of EPA Carbon Accounting
A rule issued by the EPA causes worry that biomass may lose its long-standing green status and be lumped in with coal as a greenhouse gas polluter.
Australia, Belgium Find More Cases of Carbon Fraud
More carbon fraud cases are popping up around the globe as government watchdog organizations step up efforts to monitor the nascent green business sector.
30% of Carbon Offset Projects Amount to Hot Air
Nearly a third of carbon offset projects don’t live up to their stated expectations, according to recent analysis from Point Carbon.
Eight Benefits Companies Gain by Reducing Carbon Footprints
Whether or not climate change is a problem, there are plenty of non-global-warming reasons why companies are turning green anyway.
Oceans May Trap More Carbon Than Forests
Normally, people do not think about oceans trapping carbon.
Carbon Trading Market Undergoes Growing Pains
As carbon trading grows in the U.S., new products and business opportunities are expected to emerge.
CFTC Seeks to Boost Oversight of Carbon Trading
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposes increasing federal oversight of the Chicago Climate Exchange’s carbon spot contract.
Enterprise Carbon Accounting Shows the Way Forward
Public-facing claims about carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions should meet two basic requirements.
UN: Lack of ‘Strong’ CO2 Goals May Hurt Climate Talks
If rich nations don’t curb their 2020 CO2 emissions, the global climate treaty will be crippled, according to the UN’s top climate official.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Magazines
Transcontinental Printing shows how magazine publishers are responding with initiatives to green their print production supply chains.
Carbon Dioxide as a Pollutant?
The EPA may classify carbon dioxide as a pollutant under the Clean Air Act.
Less Carbon, More Jobs
The Environmental Defense Fund shows how a cap on carbon will create a new-energy economy and jobs in 12 states.
Eliminate Your Carbon Footprint
Carbonfund.org makes it easy and affordable to move toward a clean energy future.
Counting Carbon
For a better understanding of carbon accounting and its implications for pulp and paper, don’t miss Metafore’s brief on this emerging trend.
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