Ian Kalinosky

EPA will publish topics for small business R&D contracts in June. Can you help create solutions in the fields of: CLEAN AND SAFE WATER AIR QUALITY & CLIMATE HOMELAND SECURITY CIRCULAR ECONOMY/SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SAFER CHEMICALS

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We can't put all of our #climate focus on a personal #carbonfootprint, when 57 companies are responsible for the vast majority of #emissions. My thoughts on this are in "Choosing Emissions While Flying" https://conta.cc/3UeqsHo

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Have you seen my series #ClimateTechChampions? Every Wednesday I post about an innovative start up within the Climate Technology space. I've already posted about some fascinating companies, including ecoLocked, GREEN14, and Caplyzer and have some exciting companies coming up (including PowerUp & Prescriptive Data just to name a couple) BUT if you have any recommendations on companies to feature or want to be featured in this new series yourself please reach out! P.S. Make sure you follow the hashtag #ClimateTechChampions to stay up to date with the series!! #ClimateTechChampions #CTC #smartbuildings #carboncapture #greenhydrogen #energyinnovation #climatetechnology

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Not all carbon credits are created equal! While all reduce emissions, some offer extra benefits like social impact. Remember, the year of issuance often doesn’t affect their offsetting power. Learn more with Universal Carbon Registry! . . . #CarbonCredits #EmissionReduction #GreenFuture #universalcarbonregistry

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Three principles for communicating about climate solutions in a way that actually resonates with people: + Lean into the why + Focus on upgrades not bans + Talk like a human Read more from this week's #Voices article with the CEO of Potential Energy Coalition, John Marshall. https://nt-z.ro/4eLVPT4

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☀️ The Midwest Consumers' Guide to the Energy Transition is OUT NOW! 💡 Learn about the most up-to-date and need-to-know information to help prepare you for a greener tomorrow. Articles are written by regional experts and professionals, many of which have been featured on the Rise Up Podcast! 📓 Read the guide online at: https://lnkd.in/g-xXdJXK

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Check out this great resource from the Midwest Renewable Energy Association on how consumers can prepare for the #renewableenergy transition. If you've ever thought about going #solar, making those home energy efficiency upgrades or buying an electric vehicle - here is a resource to help you make it happen! 👇

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Here’s an article about #clearcutting and how this goes against the present #climatechange initiative. Often damage is done under our noses before citizens are aware of plans that change their everyday lives. Previous #timbertargets have caused #erosion, damage to #habitat and the #ecosystem and so on. #usforestryservice #selc https://lnkd.in/em8f7Std

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🌟 BIG NEWS and a CALL TO ACTION for California Business Leaders! 🌟 Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking climate disclosure legislation into law. This legislation covers both large public and private companies, including scope 3 emissions. But the work is far from over. The implementation of this legislation needs funding, and we’re calling on California business leaders to step up and make a difference. Here are three crucial steps you can take: 1. Sign the Letter: Add your voice to this letter from Ceres, Inc. (https://lnkd.in/gKEBiT2W) to the California governor’s office, urging full funding for this legislation. The deadline is April 26. You can find the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/gEns3u-2 2. Write Privately: Consider writing a personal letter to the governor’s office. For talking points and the address, reach out to Patrick Flynn. 3. Stay Informed: Keep yourself updated on developments related to climate disclosure. 🎥 Watch the short video from Patrick for more information! Let’s make a positive impact together! 🌎🌿🚀 CC: ATMOS Financial, Climate Neutral, Peak Design, Sustainable Surf, SeaTrees, Enduring Planet, LIFT Economy, Climate Candy®, Carbon Collective, Sunski, Beneficial State Bank, Climatebase, Dyme

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Inside the Controversy That Divided the Carbon Offsets Market Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) the world’s main verifier of corporate climate targets, is in the eye of storm regarding their recent decision to relax the carbon offset standards. Supported by CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Cosmos - World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), SBTi sets #standards for corporate #climate targets, and guides businesses in reducing #greenhouse gas (#GHG) emission. It reviews large companies against its given framework, and validates those that meet its stringent criteria. It is one of the most stringent climate standards globally. Over 4,000 global big and small companies have set SBTs based on its guidance. The Issue SBTi board has recently announced its decision to extend use of ‘environmental attribute certificates’ (#EAC include #Carbon #credits) for Scope 3 emissions abatement. Scope 3 emissions are indirect ones coming from a company’s value chain, including suppliers and customers. They also represent the largest quantity of a company’s emissions - from 75% to even 99% of total emissions. It excludes Scope 1 direct emissions from the company’s own operations, and Scope 2 indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Example, in the automobile industry, Scope 3 emissions come from production of components by suppliers, transportation of raw materials, vehicle use by customers, and disposal of vehicles. The issue is Scope 3 emissions vary widely between sectors, making it challenging to measure and report. The controversy Recently, investing in carbon offset has allowed companies to claim ´net-zero’ or ´carbon-neutrality’ without reducing their own emissions. In some cases, they have actually increased emission-intensive activities while relying on carbon offsets. The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) 2024 highlights the result of allowing carbon offsets for Scope 3 emission. It could effectively absolve accountability for a significant portion of emissions. This new decision accuses the SBTi board of sidestepping the process without informing technical council. SBTi staff members wrote a letter protesting against the ´problematic’ decision, and demanding resignation of the chief executive and board members. The decision by SBTi is concerning as it sharply contrasts with the dubious history of the carbon offsetting market, notorious for widespread greenwashing practices. The scientific basis of this decision also doesn’t live up to the stringency expected of SBTi. Without guardrails and stringent oversight, there is a risk of writing off the responsibility of businesses to actually reduce the overall emissions of their supply chain. This could also mislead people into believing that corporates are actually reducing emissions and going green under their science-based targets.

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"Climate change is here, and it’s ugly. For those of us who focus our careers on assessing the dangers [of climate change] and proposing realistic solutions, it is distressing to see political parties at all levels toss (and fumble) around rhetoric about carbon pricing. The dangers are too serious (and only worsening) to turn legitimate efforts to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions into political footballs for the sake of temporary gains in the polls." - Chris Benjamin and Thomas Arnason McNeil, senior energy coordinators with the EAC. Read more about the controversy around carbon pricing, and the true costs of doing nothing in the face of the climate emergency. 👉️ https://lnkd.in/g8XnggM3 #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #CarbonTax #CarbonPricing #CDNpoli #ClimateEmergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image description: smoke stacks at an oil refinery spew out clouds of emissions under a clear sky at sunset

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🌍 Championing Renewable Energy: Supporting Sustainability Goals 🌱 The commitment to renewable energy is inspiring at Catalyst Partners, a B Corp based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over 15 years ago, they transformed a historic building into a model of sustainability, incorporating energy-efficient renovations like daylighting, natural ventilation, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Their efforts have yielded impressive results: 🏢 Energy Conservation Measures have led to a 57% reduction in electricity use. ☀️ A 5,000-watt solar system now provides 20% of their energy needs. 📉 This translates to a remarkable 60% decrease in utility costs. Catalyst Partners continues to lead by example, exploring advanced solar technologies to further their goal of achieving net zero energy. Their dedication to environmental stewardship and innovation sets a commendable standard for sustainable business practices. Follow their journey towards sustainability and discover how your company can make a meaningful impact. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gWTar6hg #Sustainability #businessasaforceforgood #bcorp

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Are carbon markets good or bad? It depends. High quality and high integrity markets provide a powerful and credible financing mechanism for the GHG emissions reduction actions we need, including certain forestry actions that are well positioned to deliver #Forests4Climate with the clear-edged certainty of carbon impact that markets done right require. This strong move from the Biden-Harris administration with help from congressional leaders such as Senator Debbie Stabenow is a great step toward providing clarity on what represents the quality + integrity we need from C markets and supporting those doing this right. Also important that this is complimented by billions in forest-climate funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act that can fund many climate-positive forestry actions that are not a good fit for C markets due to issues such as the timing of climate benefit. That is how we do this—provide a range of market and government finance to leave no acre behind for #climate progress, and make sure all of this investment is driven with rigorous data and accountability. We are getting there! Forest-Climate Working Group 1t.org 1t.org US Chapter The White House USDA Forest Service Sean Babington Kevin O'Hara Bill Whitacre American Forests Rita Hite Lindsey Prowse Tim Christophersen Cathy Watson Brian Kittler Chris Swanston

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New GreenBiz article alert❗❗By Bill Weihl, Founder and Chief Strategic Advisor, ClimateVoice: https://buff.ly/3RRY6SL ➡️ A lesson in collective buying power: How to use your voice to drive climate policy 🌱

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I firmly believe that governments around the world are making significant strides in combating climate change through regulations, subsidies, and policy changes. Businesses, too, are genuinely beginning to prioritize sustainability, despite the presence of greenwashing. However, companies can and must act more swiftly and decisively. By 2030, the energy landscape is set for a remarkable transformation, with renewables projected to constitute nearly 50% of the global electricity mix, up from about 30% today. Yet, to achieve the critical goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, even more robust measures are essential. Kudos to the governments and businesses leading the charge! Your efforts are inspiring and pivotal in our collective fight against climate change. Keep pushing forward! #sustainability #net0 #climatechange #decarbonization

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Another great opportunity for $$ for States through the bipartisan law funding… Adding smart manufacturing into your supply chains and recycling batteries. Do not miss this webinar. 🇺🇸🙌🏻 #BIL #bipartisanlaw #SmartManufacturing #DavisScience #IOT #SupplyTeam #Resilience #BatteryRecycling

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With the new guidelines on offsets published by the Biden Administration and the recent controversy over SBTis discussion of carbon credits, this tool has re-entered the collective discussion about ways to address corporate emissions, particularly Scope 3. While I understand the opposition to credits, I think that, like any tool, the devil is in the details. Carbon credits of offsets can be a vaulable, and maybe even essential part of corporate emissions reduction. That is not to say that we should allow pervavsive commoditization of the idea so that the credits become less and less useful and creep ever closer to aiding in greenwashing efforts. Credits need to be science-based, additional and high integrity. The Biden Administration Guidelines is a solid first step toward that outcome. It does not do everything required, but it does set some strong guardrails needed to help push out the credits that should not be sold and the guidelines may also help to set a more standardized price for carbon in voluntary markets. Right now, we need all of the tools we can get to address climate change, an companies need to have access to the means to address Scope 3. Credits are a necessary part of that process and I applaud this new regulatory action. https://lnkd.in/ebrfcyCe

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⚡ The Carbon Business Council wrote two response letters to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supporting CDR ecosystem growth. 💪 We responded to the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management's Notice of Intent regarding a Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge. Amid government procurement opportunities, it’s encouraging to see areas for voluntary purchasing inclusion. Some companies like Google have already made matching pledges 👀 🛠️ We co-authored a letter with the Direct Air Capture Coalition on the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations's request regarding Mid-Scale Commercial Direct Air Capture Demonstration Facilities. Thanks to the DAC Coalition for their partnership on this 🤝 Both letters are linked in the comments. You can find a full list of all of our past letters and resources here: https://lnkd.in/eKUwMFAs

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