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What are Scope 3 Emissions?
Unpacking Scope 3 carbon emissions by first defining what Scope 3 emissions are, with examples, then sharing three ways to manage these indirect emissions.
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Ask Us Anything Webinar Recap
Key takeaways from our recent Q&A webinar with our Director of Climate Services, Nicole Sullivan.
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Ashlee Piper | Modern Planeteer
Meet Ashlee Piper, a trailblazing sustainability authority, empowers individuals and businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices.
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Earth Day 2023 Impacts Report
Our goal for this day of climate action is to show that small steps by many add up to a big positive impact.
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Fierce Whiskers Distillery Sustainability Report
Fierce Whiskers is a minority-owned American bourbon distillery, focused on quality and sustainability from grain to glass. As of its 2022 report, Scope 3 emissions have been included.
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BeatBox Sustainability Report
Beatbox Beverages is the fastest-selling ready-to-drink cocktail and wine brand in the United States—and they're on the path to becoming the most sustainable, too.
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Provision Retail Energy Sustainability Report
Provision helps customers make a positive environmental impact through certified CarbonBetter energy plans that include 100% clean energy and planting trees. Learn more about this innovative business model in this case study.
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OKO Forests Agroforestry Case Study
OKO Forests is located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. OKO began as a reforestation project, creating a buffer zone adjacent to the Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve (KSNR). The project protects and enhances biodiversity while creating sustainability socioeconomic benefits from nearby communities.
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Common Greenwashing Terms & Examples
Learn about new and emerging greenwashing tactics, including strategies to help you avoid making misleading environmental claims for your organization.
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What are Scope 3 Emissions?
Unpacking Scope 3 carbon emissions by first defining what Scope 3 emissions are, with examples, then sharing three ways to manage these indirect emissions.
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Ask Us Anything Webinar Recap
Key takeaways from our recent Q&A webinar with our Director of Climate Services, Nicole Sullivan.
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An Overview of the FTC’s Green Guides
Learn the art of ethical marketing and storytelling with guidance from the FTC's Green Guides and our expert climate services team.
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Sustainability Reporting Frameworks, Standards, and Protocols: A Complete Guide
A guide to understanding the sustainability reporting ecosystem used for voluntary disclosures, as well as relevant regulations.
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Additionality of Carbon Offset Projects
Gain a deeper understanding of additionality in carbon offset projects, empowering you to make well-informed decisions when purchasing carbon credits.
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Carbon Offsets vs. RECs: How They Impact Your Sustainability Strategy
Learn the crucial differences between carbon offsets and RECs. Unlock insights to empower your organization's sustainability strategy and accelerate your journey towards emissions reduction targets.
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How to Make Progress Toward Your Sustainability Goals
Outlining actionable steps for businesses to achieve sustainability targets through continuous progress, strategic milestones, and timely adaptation.
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Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Credits
Comparing rating systems vs. protocols and defining top criteria to empower businesses with the knowledge to assess high-quality carbon credits.
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Fierce Whiskers Releases Carbon-Neutral Smoke + Mash Volume 1
In its first rye whiskey release, Fierce Whiskers has 454 bottles carbon-neutral bottles from barrels 255 and 270 ready to go.
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SXSW Recap: Brands Shaking Up Alcohol’s Carbon Footprint
Highlights from our recent SXSW panel featuring leaders from brands that are shaking up alcohol's carbon footprint.
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Permanence Considerations When Buying Carbon Credits
Defining permanence, including how it’s measured, and how to balance permanence with other considerations and co-benefits when buying carbon credits.
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Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) vs. Other Carbon Credits
How carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects are different from other carbon offsets and why your organization might want to buy carbon removal credits.
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How to Implement Carbon Accounting Software Effectively—And Do You Even Need It?
Carbon accounting software is not right for every business, but here's how to implement it effectively when it is necessary to use.
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Webinar Recap: New US Climate Regulations—Are You Ready?
Highlights from our webinar about upcoming US regulations and what you can do to start preparing your organization.
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Sustainability Consulting Confusion
What to look for when hiring a sustainability consulting firm for your business, and how CarbonBetter is different.
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Can You Trust Your Carbon Accounting Data?
How to ensure your organization's data is accurate and reliable, and avoid the risks associated with bad data.
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Meet Ethan Hill, Credit and Risk Analyst
Meet Ethan, a credit and risk analyst at CarbonBetter. A talented analyst, he balances work with a variety of hobbies and interests. Let's get to know Ethan!
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Carbon Emissions Intensity Explained
The metric that will give context to your total emissions as your business and carbon footprint both expand.
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Webinar Recap: Want to Achieve Net-Zero by 2040? Learn Your 2023 Action Items
Why it’s more important than ever to be transparent with consumers about sustainability progress.
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SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: What’s in It?
A new SEC rule would require “consistent, comparable, and reliable” disclosure of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from public companies.
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CarbonBetter Certified Offset (CBCO) Portfolios vs. Bespoke Carbon Offset Sourcing
Between our CarbonBetter Carbon Offset (CBCO) Portfolios and our bespoke carbon offset service, our team of carbon market experts can help you find the right solution for your business.
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How to Prepare for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
US companies operating in the EU will soon be required to meet CSRD requirements. Here’s what you can do to start preparing today.
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2022 Year in Review
With 2022 in the rearview mirror, we reflect on a year of recognition, impact, and a welcome return of in-person connection.
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Central Machine Works Announces Green Collar Beer Is Now Carbon Negative
In November 2022, Central Machine Works (CMW) Brewery in East Austin brewed the Green Collar Beer, a west coast style IPA dry hopped with Strata, Lorien, and Chinook hops from Indie Hop farms located in Oregon. All 3,151 pours of Green Collar beer at the CMW taproom are carbon negative and benefit the Save Our Spring Alliance.
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What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Means for US Businesses
The recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) rule will subject 49,000 companies to new reporting requirements, including some US businesses.
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Meet Diana Roessler, Director of Marketing and Origination
Meet Diana, CarbonBetter's Director of Marketing and Origination. Diana grew up on a farm in the midwest and sustainability has always been a big part of her life. Let's get to know Diana!
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Preparing For Possible New SEC Climate-Related Regulations
Public companies may soon be required to report on climate-related risks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here’s how to prepare.
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Preparing for Potential Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements
Federal suppliers may face new requirements, and it's not too early to prepare. In this post, we navigate the complexities organizations face with the proposed new federal climate-related disclosure rule, and what you can do to prepare for if/when it goes into effect.
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Webinar Recap: Closing the Carbon Market Gap
Based on data from a recent study, carbon offset production likely needs to increase by 50x to meet net-zero goals by 2040. Will it happen?
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Proposed New Emissions Disclosure Requirements for Over 5,000 US Businesses
The US government has issued a proposed new rule that would require most government suppliers to disclose carbon emissions.
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Meet Joe Smalec, Technology Manager
Meet Joe, CarbonBetter's Technology Manager. In his free time Joe enjoys gardening, kayaking and hiking. At work he manages CarbonBetter's technology infrastructure and keeps the business running smoothly. Sustainability habits such as composting and walking anytime he can avoid driving are important to Joe. He's a valuable team leader, and we're happy to have him here. Let's get to know Joe!
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The ROI of Sustainability
Companies no longer have to choose between implementing a financially responsible business model and one that is environmentally responsible. Today these goals can—and should—be intertwined with one another.
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Sustainability Software vs. Spreadsheets
Sustainability software can help you quantify your carbon emissions, but you still need expertise to get it right.
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What Is Blue Carbon?
With coastal blue carbon habitats sequestering carbon at a rate 10 times greater than terrestrial forests, blue carbon ecosystems play an essential role in mitigating climate change and improving human well-being. So, what exactly is blue carbon?
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Meet Scott J. Butler, Retail Operations Manager
Meet Scott Butler! A man of many skills, Scott is a singer-songwriter, musician, coder, and manager, with 8 years of service at CarbonBetter.
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Meet Yesterdae Sedwick, Regulatory Coordinator
With her eyes set on leadership development, Yesterdae is ambitious, smart, and creative.
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Why Is It So Hard to Buy Carbon Credits?
Navigating the carbon market can be unnecessarily complex and opaque without the right support. Here's why.
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Fierce Whiskers Launches World’s First Carbon-Negative Bourbon
The Austin distillery Fierce Whiskers is releasing 257 carbon-negative bottles of Five O’Clock Shadow from Barrel #47 in a limited release.
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Phlogiston Phase I N2O Abatement
Included in CBCO 22-1, Phlogiston Phase I project was designed to destroy N2O byproducts during the nylon manufacturing process so the GHG is not emitted into the atmosphere. Co-benefits of the project include reduced N2O pollution and GHG emissions into the atmosphere as well as overall improved air and water pollution and ozone recovery.
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Webinar Recap: Brands Shaking Up Alcohol’s Carbon Footprint
Last week the CarbonBetter team had the privilege of spending an hour with three powerhouse leaders in the alcoholic beverage space as we explored ways that each of them has tackled integrating sustainability into their businesses. Catch the highlights and watch the replay here.
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Sustainability Reporting White Paper
Sustainability reporting serves as a valuable tool to achieve corporate commitments and better manage climate-related business risks. This white paper walks you through what's typically included and what should be considered.
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What is the Carbon Market? Podcast with Nicole Sullivan
Last month our very own Nicole Sullivan, Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter, joined Joe Batir of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast for an hour-long conversation about the carbon markets. Listen now or read the highlights.
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Manantiales Behr Wind Farm
Included in CBCO 22-1, the 99-megawatt Manantiales Behr Wind Farm carbon offset project is helping Argentina reach a target of 20% non-hydro renewables by 2025.
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Shaan Seet Improved Forest Management
The Shaan Seet Improved Forest Management carbon offset project contains over 8,900 acres of old-growth, hemlock-spruce forest that provides critical ecosystem services, including significant climate benefits through carbon sequestration.
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Raura Hydro Electric Power Project
The MW Raura Hydro Project provides clean energy to northern India by harnessing renewable electricity from a small, run-of-river hydroelectric power plant, minimizing both the overall environmental impact of the dam and the amount of fossil fuels needed to supply the regional grid.
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RNG in Your Decarbonization Strategy
RNG is a key tool in a portfolio approach to decarbonization, but when is the right time to use it?
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Geography Considerations When Buying Carbon Credits
When buying carbon credits, geography matters—here are three key considerations.
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Welcome, Linley!
Linley is a senior at UT Austin where she studies chemical engineering and dreams to one day work for NASA.
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A Primer on Hydroelectric Power
As a renewable, low-carbon source of energy with many co-benefits, hydropower has the potential to be an important part of the energy transition and the carbon offset market. Here are some pros and cons of hydroelectric power.
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Carbon Offset Registries: An Overview
An overview of the role carbon offset registries play in the carbon market, and why they matter.
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Welcome, Andrew!
An MIS student at UT Austin, Andrew loves bouldering & thrifting and has a bucket list full of food & travel.
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Important Considerations for Carbon Offset Vintages
Understanding carbon offset vintages is important for choosing the right offsets.
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BeatBox Beverages Releases Its 2021 Sustainability Report
BeatBox Beverages, the fastest-selling ready-to-drink cocktail and wine brand in the US, today announced the release of its first sustainability report in partnership with CarbonBetter.
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A Primer on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Is renewable natural gas an ideal alternative fuel for a carbon-neutral future?
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Plastic Waste Challenges
Plastic use creates a double-edged problem of reliance on fossil fuels and mountains of trash. What's the solution?
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Meet Sae Saito, Data Analyst
Meet Sae, a Data Analyst at CarbonBetter. Sae is a data and reporting wizard who loves traveling and Austin barbecue.
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Introducing Certified Offset Portfolio 22-1
Buying carbon offsets today is harder than it should be, but today we’re changing that with the launch of CarbonBetter Certified Offset (CBCO) Portfolio 22-1.
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Meet Imani Walton, Operations Analyst
Meet Imani, an Operations Analyst at CarbonBetter. Imani is a dog-lover with boundless energy, an analytical mind, and creative writing talents.
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Meet Cloie Langley, Accounting Analyst
Outgoing and adventurous, Cloie is a cat-lover and foodie who is committed to saving our planet.
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Earth Day Austin 2022 Impacts Report
Our goal for this day of climate action is to show that small steps by many add up to a big positive impact.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we're amplifying the voices and perspectives of the women of CarbonBetter.
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Convenient Fantasies About Climate Change
Welcome, SXSW Attendees! This post is for you. Get the slides, meet the speakers, stay in touch, and what's up with the kayak stickers?
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Meet Tri Vo, Our Founder & President
Meet Tri, CarbonBetter's founder and president. Tri balances analytical work with creative hobbies, and his day-to-day never looks the same.
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The Story Behind the CarbonBetter Brand System
Have you discovered the hidden meanings in the CarbonBetter brand system? A conversation with the artist, Ensley Rivers, from Godfrey Dadich Partners.
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WhistlePig Engages CarbonBetter to Develop 3-Year Sustainability Roadmap
With CarbonBetter's help, the best whiskey on the planet is set to become the best whiskey for the planet.
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Meet Nicole, Director of Climate Services
Meet Nicole, CarbonBetter's Climate Services manager. She joined our team to launch our climate practice and she tirelessly and expertly helps companies navigate the complexities of sustainability and decarbonization.
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Come see us speak at SXSW
We believe that small steps by many add up to a big impact: we all need to do something and we have to start somewhere. For many, the 'starting' begins with something as simple as a conversation. And that's why we're speaking at SXSW 2022.
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Welcome Nini & Sheera!
Welcome to Nini & Sheera from ABSA at the University of Texas at Austin. Get to know our Winter/Spring 2022 accounting & operations interns.
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Welcome to Our Marketing Interns from ABSA
Introducing Mia, Voon, and Jessica from ABSA at the University of Texas at Austin. Get to know our Winter/Spring 2022 marketing interns.
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Your First Sustainability Report
What's next once you have a plan to do your first sustainability report? The right reporting partner will help you gather data, prioritize calculations, and ensure accuracy.
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2021 Year in Review
As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of growth, challenges, and always striving to be better. Here are some highlights from the last year, and a few things we're excited about in 2022.
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Zero Waste vs 1% Better
The challenge of "zero waste" should not stop us from trying. Most people don't realize how powerful aiming for just 1% improvement can be.
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CarbonBetter Founder Featured in the Austin Business Journal
CarbonBetter founder Tri Vo recently spent time with Patricia Rogers of the Austin Business Journal to share more about CarbonBetter and his journey as an entrepreneur.
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An Old Church Gets a New Life as CarbonBetter HQ
While repurposing an old building was an important start on our path to create a lower impact headquarters, we also made significant efforts to reduce our impact, including salvaged wood desks and using the original foundation.
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Our Story: Becoming Better
What’s in a name? Everything. That’s why our new name and website—launching today under the CarbonBetter banner—says so much about our company over the last nine years, what we want to become, and how we’re dedicated to working together to reduce carbon and tackle climate change.
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Ashlee Piper | Modern Planeteer
Meet Ashlee Piper, a trailblazing sustainability authority, empowers individuals and businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices.
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David Koweek | Modern Planeteer
As a trained marine and Earth systems scientist, David drives innovative ocean-based climate solutions for a sustainable future.
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Julius Pasay | Modern Planeteer
Meet Julius Pasay, a modern Planeteer. Julius is focused on developing and scaling nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis.
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Michelle Li | Modern Planeteer
Meet Michelle Li, a modern Planeteer. Founder of Clever Carbon, and a TEDx & SXSW speaker, Michelle Li is working to make carbon literacy the new normal.
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Edition #15 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 15 of Environment Forward. Energy and metals transitions, cow burps, recyclability, and running shoes.
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Valerie Hawks | Modern Planeteer
Meet Valerie Hawks, a modern Planeteer. With 15 years of print production and sustainability experience, Valerie helps clients minimize their carbon footprint.
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The Intersection of Fashion and Sustainability
Keeping up with the trends can be fun, but that new shirt has a cost that extends beyond your wallet.
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Edition #14 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 14 of Environment Forward. In this edition, we’re looking at podcasts, nature sounds, private jets, and climate legislation.
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Edition #13 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 13 of Environment Forward. In this edition, we’re looking at climate-driven disease, Gmail's carbon footprint, agrivoltaics, and a plastic ban in Canada.
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Edition #12 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 12 of Environment Forward. In this edition, we’re looking at renewable energy records, plastic eating worms, regenerative agriculture, and recycling solar panels.
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What does it mean to be carbon-free? | Change the Conversation
I champion anyone working to reduce their carbon impacts. But what does it mean to be carbon-free?
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Edition #11 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 11 of Environment Forward. Come explore lab-grown leather, the decline of lichens, blockchain for farmers, and plastic recycling.
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Should We Call Out Greenwashing? | Change the Conversation
At CarbonBetter, we get a little nervous every time we see the term greenwashing come up. Here's our take.
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Edition #10 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 10 of Environment Forward. In this edition, we’re looking at everything from toothpaste tubes to pints of Guinness with some TikTok thrown in.
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Edition #9 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 9 of Environment Forward – we’re only a month into 2022 and there has been no shortage of climate news. Here at CarbonBetter, we’re actively preparing to speak at SXSW here in Austin on March 16, 2022, but in the meantime, I’ve been doing a lot of reading.
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Edition #8 | Environment Forward
Welcome to Edition 8 of Environment Forward and the first of 2022! In this edition we look back at extreme weather in 2021, share some EV humor, ponder some thoughtful ESG questions, and explore how to spot greenwashing.
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Edition #7 | Environment Forward
Happiest of holidays to our team, clients, and friends! In this 7th edition of Environment Forward, we explore quick charge batteries, cargo ship kites, hemp concrete, and pop music.
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Long-Term Problems, Short-Term Stakeholders | Super Wicked Problems
Climate change is a pretty difficult problem to solve, and we need to address the mismatch between the horizon of climate change and the tenure of business leaders.
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Edition #6 | Environment Forward
In this 6th Edition of Environment Forward we're exploring both innovations and challenges when it comes to food sustainability.
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Edition #5 | Environment Forward
Happy Thanksgiving week, friends. Welcome to the 5th Edition of Environment Forward. In this edition, we explore regenerative turkeys, COP26 outcomes, shopping, and trash cleanup.
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Our Supply Chains are Optimized, but for the Wrong Things | Super Wicked Problems
Climate change is a 'super wicked problem,' but the 50,000-mile journey of a tennis ball can teach us a few important things about how we can begin stop and reverse it.
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Edition #4 | Environment Forward
Welcome to the 4th Edition of Environment Forward. In this edition, we explore what's happening at COP26, missing seafood, reducing our waste, and some good climate news.
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Edition #3 | Environment Forward
Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Environment Forward. In this edition, we explore decarbonized Google searches, regenerated fashion, climate tech, and electric vehicle trends.
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I Fly Too Much | Change the Conversation
As we rebuild our way of life with the true cost of externalities in consideration—perhaps for the first time—expect contradictions and hypocrisy.
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Edition #2 | Environment Forward
Welcome to the 2nd Edition of Environment Forward. Here are the things that I've been reading (and watching) over the last couple of weeks that have left me feeling both motivated and inspired.
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Divestiture as a Sustainability Strategy | Change the Conversation
Carbon neutrality continues to be a great idea in the fight against climate change, but it's complicated in practice - especially when divestiture helps you get there.
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Edition #1 | Environment Forward
In this new bi-weekly series called Environment Forward, Climate Services Manager Nicole Sullivan shares her perspective on news she's following in the ever-changing and fast-paced world of sustainability.
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