Core climate concepts
Guarantees of origin and scope 2: how to account for renewable electricity
If you buy electricity with guarantees of origin, your inventory has to carry two scope 2 figures, not one . The GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance require ...
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PM2.5 and PM10 particles: what they are, limits and air quality
PM2.5 and PM10 particles are suspended particulate matter, an air pollutant made up of tiny solid fragments and liquid droplets that float in the air. ...
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Greenhouse gases: which ones they are, sources and how they are measured
Greenhouse gases (GHG) are the gases in the atmosphere that trap part of the heat the Earth radiates back to space, causing the greenhouse effect. At ...
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Ecological footprint: what it is and how it differs from the carbon footprint
The ecological footprint is an indicator that measures how much biologically productive land and sea area a population needs to produce everything it ...
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The Environmental Performance Index: what it means for business
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is one of the most recognised global rankings of environmental performance. It scores and ranks countries on ...
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Carbon neutral vs net zero: what is the difference?
Carbon neutral and net zero are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. In short: carbon neutrality means balancing your emissions with ...
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Dow Jones Sustainability Index: what it means for your business
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the longest-standing benchmarks of corporate sustainability. Launched in 1999, it selects the best ...
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Pioneer species and their role in ecological restoration
Pioneer species are the hardy, fast-growing organisms that are first to colonise bare or disturbed ground, such as land cleared by fire, mining or aba ...
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2030 Agenda: the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The 2030 Agenda is the global action plan adopted by the UN in 2015 to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. It ...
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Green trucks: types, features and benefits
Green trucks are heavy vehicles that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions compared with a conventional diesel truck, thanks to t ...
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Carbon footprint measurement standards
To measure a carbon footprint in a credible, comparable way, you need to follow a recognised standard. The main ones are the GHG Protocol and the ISO ...
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Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: differences and examples
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are the three categories the GHG Protocol uses to classify a company's greenhouse gases . In short: scope 1 covers direct e ...
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