April 19, 2024
Choosing Carbon Offsets That Pass the Bullshit Test
There’s a word in the sustainability space that, when spoken, often feels like one should look to the left and right to make sure no one hears them say……offsets. Since John Oliver’s takedown (a skilled one, I might say) of the carbon offset industry in summer 2022, our field has collectively gathered one big proverbial rug to sweep offsets under in many ways. In the last few weeks, internal turmoil about offsets has publicly plagued the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and so the conversation continues. (PS – It also continues on our podcast – find the companion episode to this blogpost on Table Stakes.)
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Marcy Twete
