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The Sustainability Decision-Maker’s Guide to High-Quality Carbon Offsets
Here’s how to source, evaluate, and leverage carbon credits for real impact and business value.
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Meet Johanna, Climate Services Manager
As a manager of our climate services team, Johanna keeps projects on track and delivers results for our clients.
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Our Takeaways from SF Climate Week 2025
Integrated solutions, clear policy, and cross-sector collaboration are driving climate progress.
Recent Sustainability Reports
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Fierce Whiskers Distillery 2023 Sustainability Report
Fierce Whiskers, a minority-owned American bourbon distillery, focuses on quality and sustainability from grain to glass. The 2023 report shows a continued reduction in emissions intensity, increased solar energy use, and the launch of its first main product.
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BeatBox Beverages 2022/2023 Sustainability Report
Beatbox Beverages is the fastest-selling ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and wine brand in the United States, with nearly 60 million BeatBoxes sold in 2023 alone. As a leader in the RTD cocktail and wine industry, BeatBox is now B Corp certified, plastic neutral, and carbon neutral.
Sustainability Reports
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.
Sustainability Reports
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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What to Know About Forestry Projects in Your Carbon Strategy
From reforestation to improved forest management, here's what to know about forestry projects in your carbon strategy.
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The Sustainability Decision-Maker’s Guide to High-Quality Carbon Offsets
Here’s how to source, evaluate, and leverage carbon credits for real impact and business value.
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Meet Johanna, Climate Services Manager
As a manager of our climate services team, Johanna keeps projects on track and delivers results for our clients.
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Our Takeaways from SF Climate Week 2025
Integrated solutions, clear policy, and cross-sector collaboration are driving climate progress.
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YCH Partners with CarbonBetter to Identify ESG Priorities
YCH partnered with CarbonBetter to conduct a materiality assessment, identifying key risks and opportunities for its ESG roadmap.
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New US Bill May Set Tariffs on Pollution
Learn how the new bill in the US Congress, the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) of 2025, might reshape how companies think of emissions.
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Meet Sayali Chaudhari, Climate and Carbon Markets Analyst
Meet Sayali! As a Climate Services Analyst, she helps clients navigate carbon markets and evolving sustainability regulations.
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Decarbonizing Food & Beverage
How the F&B industry can cut emissions and manage climate risks through targeted decarbonization strategies.
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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 10 years of service at CarbonBetter.
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Navigating the Proposed Updates to SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard
What you need to know about the proposed updates to SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
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A Quick Guide to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
A guide to measuring environmental impact from start to finish.
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Our Story: Becoming Better
What’s in a name? Everything. Our name, CarbonBetter, says so much about our company over the last 13 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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CarbonBetter Partners with a Leading Software Company to Verify Their GHG Inventory
CarbonBetter verified a global software firm's 2023 GHG inventory, ensuring protocol compliance.
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Market-Based vs. Location-Based Electricity Emissions
Why your market-based electricity emissions might be higher than location-based emissions.
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Updates from Omnibus Package: EU to Begin Scaling Back Sustainability Requirements
Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes to CSRD, CSDDD, and the EU Taxonomy.
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How CarbonBetter Supports BeatBox Beverages’ Sustainability Journey
BeatBox, with CarbonBetter’s support, is redefining sustainability in the RTD industry through innovation and accountability.
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An Intro to Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
CDR methods, their viability, and role in achieving climate goals.
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Our Takeaways from GreenBiz 25
Sustainability is evolving into a strategic business function, driven by CSRD and Voluntary Carbon Markets.
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Meet Laura, Climate Services Business Development Analyst
As an expert analyst, Laura helps businesses achieve their sustainability goals.
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What’s Next for Climate Regulations in 2025
What U.S. businesses need to know about current, upcoming, and proposed climate regulations in 2025 and beyond.
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2024 Year in Review
With 2024 behind us, we reflect on a year of growth, impact, and progress. Here’s a look at the highlights and what’s ahead in 2025.
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AI in Sustainability: Exploring Benefits and Challenges
Ways AI might affect your sustainability strategy.
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Ask Us Anything: About Carbon Markets Webinar Recap
Understanding the VCM and how intermediaries simplify carbon credit sourcing and quality.
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5 Key Takeaways from SB’24 San Diego and VERGE 24
The theme at SB’24 and VERGE 24 was the need for organizations to tackle challenges in public perception, compliance, and alignment to advance sustainability progress.
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Our Sustainability Partnership with Fierce Whiskers
Fierce Whiskers, a grain-to-glass Texas whiskey distillery, is leading the industry in sustainability with CarbonBetter’s support.
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The Futures Summit in New Delhi: Charting a Path for Carbon Dioxide Removal in India
Discover key takeaways from the Futures Summit, where CarbonBetter's Pankaj Tanwar joined industry leaders to discuss carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies in India and the Global South, advancing climate action and economic growth.
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Climate Week NYC 2024: What We Learned and Why It Matters
Achieving net-zero requires bold leadership, innovative policymaking, and rapid scaling of carbon removal solutions.
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Intro to Carbon Offset Registries
An overview of the role carbon offset registries play in the carbon market, and why they matter.
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Our Takeaways From Houston Energy & Climate Week 2024
The inaugural Houston Energy & Climate Week highlighted the city’s emerging leadership in climate action through collaboration, innovation, and transparency.
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PE and VC’s Largest Roadblocks to Sustainability, Responsible Investing and Decarbonization
PE and VC firms must navigate six common roadblocks to effectively integrate sustainability, responsible investing, and decarbonization into their strategies.
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Meet Sathya Narayanan, Climate Analyst
Meet Sathya Narayanan, a climate analyst dedicated to advancing sustainability through continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
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Ports America Partners with CarbonBetter for Comprehensive ESG Materiality Assessment
Ports America partnered with CarbonBetter to conduct a materiality assessment, identifying key risks and opportunities for their ESG roadmap.
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Meet Pankaj Tanwar, Managing Director of Climate Services
Meet Meet Pankaj Tanwar, the Managing Director of Climate Services, a dynamic leader who thrives on building meaningful initiatives and driving impactful sustainability solutions.
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The Materiality of ESG for Ports: A CarbonBetter Perspective
An analysis of ESG factors for ports, emphasizing environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance compliance for long-term success.
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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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Celebrating Earth Day 2023
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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California Senate Bill 1036 and Its Impact on Voluntary Carbon Offsets
California Senate Bill 1036 seeks to refine and strengthen the standards by which carbon offsets are verified and certified—and it could introduce new challenges for companies.
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Our Reflections on SF Climate Week and Looking Toward NYCW 2024
SF Climate Week 2024 focused on scaling CDR technologies, innovative financing, and enhancing transparency in the carbon market.
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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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How We’re Celebrating Earth Day 2024
How we are celebrating Earth Day 2024, as well as a recap of our Earth Day impacts for 2022 and 2023.
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New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Navigating Opportunities and Legal Boundaries
The SEC's new climate disclosure rules, effective in 2026, mandate transparency in material climate risks without requiring Scope 3 emissions reporting.
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Addressing Hidden Emissions: Key Takeaways From Our SXSW 2024 Panel
Our SXSW 2024 panel featured experts from Whole Foods Market, Asana, and Fierce Whiskers, focusing on strategies for reducing hidden emissions, particularly Scope 3, through collaboration and comprehensive approaches.
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Our Takeaways From GreenBiz ’24
Our GreenBiz '24 recap highlights discussions on sustainability trends, regulatory expectations, and tackling Scope 3 emissions.
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Carbon Insetting vs. Offsetting
Learn the difference between carbon insetting and offsetting and how to incorporate both into your carbon reduction strategy.
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Voluntary Carbon Market Clarity: Making Sense of the Trends Webinar Recap
Key Takeaways from our recent webinar "Voluntary Carbon Market Clarity: Making Sense of the Trends."
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Local Law 97: New York City’s Building Emissions Legislation
How New York City's Local Law 97 impacts large buildings and effective strategies for business compliance.
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What I Learned at Sustainable Brands 23 (SB’23) and VERGE 23
Explore the practical challenges and innovative solutions in business sustainability discussed at SB23 and VERGE 23.
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SB 253 and SB 261: Navigating California’s Climate Legislation
A detailed guide to California's new climate laws SB 253 and SB 261 for US companies doing business in the state.
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Should You Be Stressed About Water Stress?
Discover the critical implications of water stress on businesses and society, what's being done about it, and how CarbonBetter can help you.
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Inside the United Nations’ (UN) Definition of Carbon Removal
A look at the UN's take on carbon removal and its expected redefinition at the upcoming COP28, which could affect sustainability efforts worldwide.
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Engaging with Employees & Stakeholders in Sustainability
Learn practical steps to foster a culture of active participation in your company's sustainability initiatives.
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How Everyone Is a Sustainability Stakeholder
How every department in a business contributes to sustainability, from leadership's role in setting the direction to the importance of forming external relationships when addressing Scope 3 emissions.
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Using Materiality Assessments to Unlock Environmental Priorities
Materiality's role in identifying key environmental concerns within business operations and the benefits of partnering with suppliers to drive sustainable change.
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The IFRS S1 & S2 Standards Align with TCFD’s Recommendations
Explore the alignment of ISSB's IFRS S1 & S2 standards with TCFD's recommendations. The post sheds light on the nuanced shifts in sustainability disclosures and their significance in the global financial landscape.
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The Alphabet Soup of Sustainability
Your guide to the alphabet soup of ESG and sustainability terms—with definitions and context to help you understand each term.
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Investing in Nature As Part of Your Sustainability Strategy
Explore the intertwined relationship between nature and sustainability, and how businesses can adopt nature-positive strategies for a sustainable future.
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Sustainability Risk Management: Stay Ahead of the Curve
Learn the business implications of climate risk and the benefits of a proactive stance in navigating an ever-evolving sustainability regulatory landscape.
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Sustainability From the Start Webinar Recap
Key takeaways from our recent webinar about plastic waste and what brands can do about it.
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Project Feature: Eritrea Community Boreholes Project
Explore the transformative impact of the Eritrea Community Boreholes Project, which not only reduces carbon emissions but also ensures access to safe water, supports local communities, and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Convenient Fantasies About Plastic
From convenient fantasies to harsh realities, this post unravels the truth about plastic waste and highlights how Dr. Bronner's is leading the way in plastic waste management.
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Plastic Waste Webinar Recap
Key takeaways from our recent webinar about plastic waste and what brands can do about it.
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An Overview of “Materiality” in Sustainability
Learn how to identify and assess the environmental issues that are most significant for your business and stakeholders.
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Biodiversity’s Role In Sustainability
Uncover the link between biodiversity and business sustainability, the implications of biodiversity loss, and how businesses can take action to protect biodiversity in our latest blog post.
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An Introduction to Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards
Learn the importance of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards in delivering credible carbon offset projects and supporting your brand's sustainability goals.
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CSRD Prep: ESRS Draft Act Released (June 2023 Update)
US companies operating in the EU will soon be required to meet CSRD requirements. With the June 2023 release of the ESRS draft delegated acts, here’s what you need to know.
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EU’s CSRD: Implications 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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Ways to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions
Learn strategies to manage your organization's Scope 3 emissions effectively by optimizing its supply chain & logistics, and by building sustainable partnerships. Included are real-world examples from companies like Microsoft, BeatBox, and Siemens on their journey toward carbon neutrality.
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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
Insights from our AMA-style webinar on all things sustainability.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Yesterdae Sedwick, Customer Operations Manager
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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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, Senior Business Analyst
Meet Sae, a Senior Business 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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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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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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Decarbonizing Ports & Maritime
A look at the ports & maritime industry's role in climate change mitigation, focusing on the risks and strategies for decarbonization.
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Meet Ashlee Piper, a trailblazing sustainability authority, empowers individuals and businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices.
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As a trained marine and Earth systems scientist, David drives innovative ocean-based climate solutions for a sustainable future.
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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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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
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Keeping up with the trends can be fun, but that new shirt has a cost that extends beyond your wallet.
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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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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
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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 #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
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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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