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Corporate Climate Progress Has Stalled. Carbon Pricing Could Be the Answer.

At a moment when report after report shows the world is nowhere near its climate goals, the corporate climate movement is slowing down - not speeding up. For the past decade, thousands of companies raced to set ambitious, long-term targets for emissions reduction. But few if any are meeting those targets. 

Ellie Read
May 24, 2024
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Carbon Credits in 2024: Asset or Liability?

Every corporate sustainability leader who is now laying out a climate plan for 2024 or 2025 will wonder at some point: should I spend money on carbon credits?

Austin Whitman
April 3, 2024
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COP28: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Pitfalls

Everyone’s got a hot take from COP28. Here’s ours.

Niklas Kaskeala
December 14, 2023
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3 Ways the Federal Trade Commission Can Put a Stop to Climate Greenwashing

Stronger rules and guidance from the Federal Trade Commission are critical to separate the substance from the noise. Keep reading to learn more about recent legislation and action around greenwashing.

Greg Andeck
December 11, 2023
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Climate Neutral 2023 Public Input Survey Results

Drumroll, please! The survey results from our Public Input period are in! This summer, our team sought input to review the Climate Neutral Certified Standard—our certification framework and criteria that companies must meet to earn the Climate Neutral Certified Label. Ready to see what they thought? Let’s jump in!

Bridget Thorpe
September 26, 2023
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Greenwashing’s Latest Innovations

Climate-themed greenwashing has risen in recent years, tracking an increase in consumer preference for products that are less damaging to the climate. In this blog, we share common examples of greenwashed claims and how to think about environmental marketing moving forward.

Austin Whitman
June 5, 2023
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FTC Green Guides Explained and 3 Ways Companies Can Avoid Greenwashing

In this Q&A, Climate Neutral's Director of Partnerships, Greg Andeck, summarizes what you should know about the FTC Green Guides and offers three tips for making high integrity climate claims.

Greg Andeck
May 12, 2023
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Making Sense of the Media Buzz on Carbon Credits

Carbon credits were recently the center of a media flurry. We summarize our thoughts and analyses here to help you make sense of it all.

Austin Whitman
January 27, 2023
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Understanding How Consumers Value Climate Neutral Certification

Is going carbon neutral more beneficial to companies than expected? New research from Rare.org & Climate Neutral suggests green actions can drive the bottom line by putting consumers in the front seat.

Graham Gephart
March 30, 2022
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How Do We Get Things Unstuck?

How do we motivate the people and businesses who want to act, but just don't know what to do? A three-part approach to mobilizing climate action, through advocacy, teaching, and just doing.

Austin Whitman
March 17, 2022
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Reflections on 2021 and the Year Ahead

Our CEO, Austin, reflects on a year of new challenges and rapid growth, and offers some insights on a year of progress ahead for climate technology, carbon markets, Climate Neutral certification & more.

Austin Whitman
January 12, 2022
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Care What Happened at COP 26? You Should.

With the highly-hyped UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) wrapping up, Climate Neutral’s Austin Whitman reflects on what happened and what comes next.

Austin Whitman
November 18, 2021