There and back again: The history of offsets by Mark Trexler, the Ph.D. of the first offset project
We may now see concepts like “carbon neutrality”, “net-zero” and “carbon offsets” and not even flinch or wonder what it is. But sometimes tracing the path of common practice is eve
How to assess the quality of a carbon offset
Carbon offsets are created in a space of uncertainty and nuances. Historically, these shades of gray can sway either way to create attractive, marketable commodities. Far too frequently it has the opp
What makes a carbon offset?
One thing for us to say “a product cannot be carbon neutral” and expect you to take our word for it and another to present the facts. So we took the time to present the full argument in an article
A walk in Stockholm with George Monbiot: How do we Reboot Food?
George Monbiot is one of the most influential environmental voices in the world, with a clear, factual message and a dedicated following – us at CarbonCloud included. George has a number of titles t
🇬🇧 Green Claims Code: Unpacking environmental claim requirements
Last September, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the UK issued a guide on environmental claims. The guidance lists the requirements of what a product, brand, or service may claim regardi
Can the food sector reach Net-Zero?
Net-zero seems to be the ultimate goal for the food sector – and the whole world for that matter. Pledges, commitments, targets live proudly on corporate websites and net-zero is now a long-term KPI
Can a product be “carbon neutral”?
If the life cycle of a product leads to a net release of greenhouse gases, the product should not be referred to as “climate neutral” even if the emissions are compensated for with carbon offsets.
