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💨 Unmasking Scope 4: The Missing Link in Climate Accounting 🌍 Most discussions on emissions stop at Scope 1, 2, and 3. Yet one of the most impactful dimensions of carbon reduction often remains outside the frame — Scope 4, or avoided emissions. Though not officially recognized by the GHG Protocol, Scope 4 is becoming a crucial concept in the transition to net zero. It focuses on the emissions prevented through smarter choices, innovations, and design: ✅ Switching from diesel to electric vehicles ✅ Using renewable energy and efficient materials ✅ Providing services that help clients reduce emissions ✅ Creating products that enable low-carbon lifestyles Traditional accounting only measures what is emitted. Scope 4 measures what is avoided — the positive ripple effect of sustainable actions that reduce emissions beyond a company’s direct footprint. Recognizing avoided emissions helps to: 🌱 Drive innovation and low-carbon solutions 🌍 Encourage investment in sustainable technologies ⚡ Highlight long-term systems change 🏗️ Promote responsible design and production choices Scope 4 reframes the conversation — from counting emissions to valuing avoided impact. The next era of sustainability demands this broader, forward-looking perspective. Nugroho Adi SasongkoFahad Al-ShubailyKevin RochfordFabio A.M.B. Catino #Scope4 #CarbonAccounting #Sustainability #NetZero #ESG #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy #Innovation Image credit: agendi

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🌍 The Real Meaning of Sustainability 🌱 Most people think sustainability is just about protecting the environment. But here’s the truth: it’s much more than that. Sustainability is not a single pillar — it’s a balance of three interconnected systems: 🔵 Social → People, equity, communities 🟢 Ecological → Nature, biodiversity, ecosystems 🔴 Economical → Jobs, innovation, financial growth When these three overlap, we don’t just protect the planet — we create a future where life, Earth, and economies thrive together. ✨ Here’s how it works: Equitable → Fair societies that uplift everyone Bearable → A planet where humans & nature coexist Viable → Economies that grow without destroying ecosystems At the center of it all: SUSTAINABILITY. Why it matters? Because the air we breathe, the food we eat, the jobs we work, and the future we dream of all depend on this balance. 💡 Sustainability is not a “trend” or a “buzzword.” It’s survival. It’s fairness. It’s resilience. And it’s the only way forward if we want future generations to inherit a thriving world. It’s about redesigning how we live, work, and grow — together. Because true sustainability is not about choosing people vs. planet vs. profit. It’s about proving that we can have all three. Anton VanColin R Allen.CEng.Alexandria WhiteKim HydeNoémie Somers #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #GreenInnovation #FutureOfLife #NetZero #SustainableDevelopment

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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? Covenant Signatories, the next step in your climate journey is here. Our new publication '𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴' helps you 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀. It offers a clear, structured approach to action planning, from defining priorities to implementation and monitoring with concrete examples and key insights for each pillar. This guide is part of our '𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯' series, designed to support municipalities through every stage of climate and energy action. 📌 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eCSM9PZa EU Science, Research and Innovation

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🌿 Blue carbon ecosystems — like mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses — are among the planet’s most powerful natural climate solutions. Yet the countries that need them most often struggle to access the finance to protect them. A new piece by Context Newsroom highlights this growing challenge. Despite holding immense value — potentially worth up to $190 billion a year if traded on carbon markets according to The World Bank — blue carbon ecosystems remain underfunded and under threat from aquaculture, land conversion, infrastructure expansion, deforestation, and pollution. 💡 The World Economic Forum launched the Blue Carbon Action Partnership (BCAP) to help close this gap — working to unlock investment in nature-based solutions by supporting national strategies, surfacing investable projects, and improving integrity in emerging blue carbon markets. 🇵🇭🇮🇩 In 2023, the Philippines and Indonesia, home to some of the world's richest blue carbon ecosystems joined BCAP and have since drafted national plans to safeguard these vital coastal assets. But major obstacles remain — from high transaction costs and unresolved questions around land and carbon ownership. Addressing these challenges is essential to fully realize blue carbon’s potential — for nature, for people, and for climate. 📘 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eq-fKk-i Alfredo Giron Nava, Emily Kelly, James Tops, Erin Skoczylas, Defne Sallı Philippines National Blue Carbon Action Partnership, Indonesia National Blue Carbon Action Partnership, Mariejo Ramos, Sophie Jones

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🌍 Carbon Credits vs RECs vs ESCs – What’s the Difference? Credit to Net Zero Frontiers. Follow them for more valuable insights. Original Post _________ When it comes to climate action, there’s a jungle of terms: Carbon Credits, RECs, ESCs. They often get thrown around interchangeably — but in reality, they are very different tools in the sustainability toolbox. Let’s break it down 👇 1️⃣ Carbon Credits (Offsets) 🔹 What they are: A tradable certificate for reducing or removing 1 ton of CO₂ (tCO2e) from the atmosphere. 🔹 Purpose: Neutralize your carbon footprint by investing in projects like reforestation, carbon capture, or renewable projects in developing countries. 🔹 Claim: Companies use them to say they are Carbon Neutral. 🔹 Challenge: Quality varies. Some projects deliver huge impact, while others risk being overstated. 2️⃣ Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) 🔹 What they are: Proof that your electricity came from a renewable source like solar, wind, or hydro. 🔹 Purpose: Encourage clean energy production and usage. 🔹 Claim: “We use 100% renewable electricity.” 🔹 Challenge: RECs don’t always mean your operations are powered directly by green energy — they show support for renewable generation somewhere. 3️⃣ Energy Saving Certificates (ESCs / EECs) 🔹 What they are: Certificates for measurable and verified energy savings from efficiency improvements. 🔹 Purpose: Push industries and businesses to consume less energy overall. 🔹 Examples: Switching to LED lighting, upgrading industrial equipment, smart grids, etc. 🔹 Claim: Lower energy consumption = less demand on fossil fuels in the first place. ✨ Key Difference in a Nutshell: Carbon Credits → Compensate for emissions you can’t avoid. RECs → Transition electricity use to renewables. ESCs → Eliminate wasteful energy consumption. 🌱 Together, these three mechanisms form the backbone of the circular, low-carbon economy. One reduces, one replaces, and one offsets. The truth? We’ll need all three to reach Net Zero. But the real question is: 👉 Should we rely more on offsetting, or focus on using less and producing better? __________ 📣 Found this post helpful? Feel free to share it with your network! 👉 Follow Net Zero Frontiers on Facebook : https://lnkd.in/d8u2qWfK 👉 Follow Net Zero Frontiers on Instagram : https://lnkd.in/dtVdpRiu 👉Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn from the industry's best visuals. #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #RECs #ESCs #Sustainability #NetZero Image Credit: Karbon Hero

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Circular Economy Made Simple The linear model of Take → Make → Waste has fueled growth for decades. But it’s also led us to today’s reality: resource depletion, rising waste, and a climate crisis. The circular economy flips that model. Instead of seeing products as disposable, it sees them as resources that can live many lives. That’s where the 10 R’s come in: 👉 Refuse – say no to unnecessary consumption. 👉 Rethink – design smarter and consume wisely. 👉 Reduce – cut waste before it starts. 👉 Reuse – give products a second chance. 👉 Repair – fix instead of replacing. 👉 Refurbish – restore items to like-new condition. 👉 Remanufacture – rebuild products with existing parts. 👉 Repurpose – find new uses for old things. 👉 Recycle – turn waste into raw materials. 👉 Recovery – extract value from what’s left. Each step increases circularity, creating smarter use of products, longer lifespans, and less strain on the planet. The future belongs to companies and individuals who embrace this mindset—not just because it’s ethical, but because it’s sustainable, profitable, and resilient. Would you rather be part of the problem or the solution? Fernando GonzálezCheri TaubJulie Rivet-Boudanabraham fontao iglesiasMicsi KleinNatalie Fruchaud #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation Image Credit: Yunus Environment Hub

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