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We know today that the climate crisis is urgent and progress is slow, and that the status quo will not keep 1.5°c within reach. How do we get back on track? 1️⃣ It is critical that we decarbonise our economies 2️⃣ In parallel, we must accelerate action on nature 3️⃣ But also deploy carbon dioxide removal technology at a massive scale We need to increase our capacity to remove and reduce emissions in tandem – and market-driven approaches play a critical role in this regard. There is no net zero without a high-integrity, functioning carbon market. Adopting globally recognised standards and regulatory frameworks can help ensure that every company can prepare for and, ultimately, thrive in a low-carbon future – and that every carbon credit reflects a verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases. While imperfect, carbon markets work. 👉 Read our blog post about the need for high-integrity carbon markets and climate action: https://lnkd.in/eDNwepGs #NetZero  #CarbonMarket  #Decarbonization

Our latest report Pathways to Net-Zero Cities: The Role of Cities in Advancing Carbon Removal, has been featured in the Carbon Herald 🎉 This report was developed in collaboration with XPRIZE and Global Carbon Removal Partnership. “The 'Pathways to Net-Zero Cities: The Role of Cities in Advancing Carbon Removal' report is expected to serve as a baseline and provides a deep dive on the six pathways cities have at their disposal to develop CDR. These six directions – the city as a strategizer, regulator, service provider, innovator, funder or convener – can be supported with different sets of tools that advance carbon removal. Working examples for each of them are provided in the report. ” 👇👇👇 Read the Carbon Herald article here: https://lnkd.in/ew4Jm7F4 👉 Looking for the full report? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g54j6Utr #CarbonRemoval #CDR #SustainableCities #NetZero #CityCDR

Don’t miss Gold Standard’s webinar happening tomorrow! They will present their new Carbon Market Regulation Tracker and explore: ✅ Emerging trends in national regulations ✅ Implications for market participants ✅ Best practices Speakers from South Pole include host Daniel Sachadonig and panellist Karolien Casaer-Diez. 🧭 Tracking Preparedness: Launching the Gold Standard Carbon Market Regulations Tracker  📆 July 17 🕘 9:00 BST | 10:00 CEST Register now: https://lnkd.in/ee8AJetn #GoldStandard #CarbonMarketRegulations

Cities are emerging as crucial players and agents of change in scaling carbon dioxide removals (CDRs). Partnering with XPRIZE and Global Carbon Removal Partnership, we are proud to have played our part in a groundbreaking report on 'City CDR', with the support of C40 Cities, and Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM). The report highlights opportunities and challenges and offers pathways for cities to integrate carbon removal to help achieve net-zero goals. Read the full report "Pathways to Net-Zero Cities: The Role of Cities in Advancing Carbon Removals" here: https://lnkd.in/g54j6Utr

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reporting for this year starts in 2025! 🤔 It might seem daunting with so many ways to approach it, so here are seven easy steps to help you get started. 👉 For more details, check out our free CSRD Quickguide: https://lnkd.in/gzK5hPKs

Join us on July 17 for Gold Standard’s webinar as they present their new Carbon Market Regulation Tracker and explore: ✅ Emerging trends in national regulations ✅ Implications for market participants ✅ Best practices Speakers from South Pole include host Daniel Sachadonig and panellist Karolien Casaer-Diez. 🧭 Tracking Preparedness: Launching the Gold Standard Carbon Market Regulations Tracker and Reflections from our Partners 📆 July 17 🕘 9:00 BST | 10:00 CEST Register now: https://lnkd.in/ee8AJetn #GoldStandard #CarbonMarketRegulations

Are you ready to deep-dive into the TNFD framework and how you can define your biodiversity strategy? Join us tomorrow at 15:00 BST for in-depth exploration of biodiversity and nature considerations as experts Stephen Edwards, Diana Swidler, Richard Davis, and Jerome Baddley CEnv FIEMA delve into the latest environmental developments in the UK. 🌳 Green Horizons: Aligning Business Practices with Biodiversity Goals in the UK 🗓️ Wednesday, July 10 🕒 15:00 BST | 10:00 EDT 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eirMMEyk #biodiversity  #TNFDFramework #Webinar

Companies across the UK are increasingly investing in biodiversity as nature-related risks could cause a 12% hit to UK GDP. Are you keen to learn how biodiversity may impact businesses and would you like to know which regulation may be relevant to your organisation? Join us for a webinar on the 10th of July (15.00 BST / 10.00 EDT) for an in-depth exploration of biodiversity and nature considerations as we delve into the latest environmental developments in the UK. South Pole experts Stephen Edwards, Diana Swidler, and Richard Davis will be joined by Center Parcs Jerome Baddley CEnv FIEMA to run you through UK-specific context, deep-dive into the TNFD framework and share how you can define your nature/biodiversity strategy. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eirMMEyk #TNFDframework #Biodiversity

🌍 "While complexities remain, the ongoing development of robust and diverse integrity initiatives is creating opportunities for those who can effectively navigate the carbon market," Julia Kaczyńska, CFA, Global Director of Structuring, South Pole 🌿 Thank you to the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development for co-organizing our Fostering and Leveraging Carbon Portfolios: Best Practices and New Insights event hosted at our office last Wednesday as part of #LondonClimateActionWeek. Special thanks to Jennicca Gordon from Natural Climate Solutions Alliance and to our 💬 panel: Chris Leeds from IC-VCM, Standard Chartered, Sebastien Cross from BeZero Carbon, and South Pole's Julia Kaczyńska, CFA, Nadia K. and Dr. Daniel Klier. They shared their analysis on carbon portfolio management, insights into integrity and transparency developments, and opportunities for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). 👉 Learn more about carbon portfolios and our other solutions: https://lnkd.in/eJRWKYFy #CarbonPortfolios #VoluntaryCarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #ClimateImpactforAll

Great news! The European Commission has just announced the Climate City Capital Hub, a groundbreaking initiative supporting the mission of the “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities." The Climate City Capital Hub will provide wealth of resources and direct support for #MissionCities to navigate their unique climate funding challenges. — Access to financial advice and structuring — Expert advice and assistance to make climate projects 'investment ready' — Connections to public and private investors to turn plans into reality Services delivered by the Climate City Capital hub will cover both mitigation and adaptation efforts within the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing climate change. This announcement was made during the 3rd Cities Mission Conference in Valencia, attended by South Pole's Mara Menz and Hans-Peter Egler. South Pole will contribute to this work going forward, providing technical assistance and expertise. Learn more about the Hub: https://lnkd.in/ePeYmxRb #EUMissions #HorizonEU #NetZeroCities #EUGreenCapital #EURESFO24