Amnesty International Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end human rights abuse. Since 1961, they have been helping people claim their rights worldwide. The organization investigates and exposes the facts whenever and wherever abuse happens. Amnesty International lobbies governments and other influential groups such as companies. AI makes sure that organizations keep their promises and respect international law. By telling powerful stories, they mobilize millions of supporters worldwide to campaign for ..read more

We can offset or, put another way, neutralize emissions we cannot avoid. However, this only makes sense if our chosen sequestration project is conducted under a standard that aligns with the current scientific state of knowledge. This ensures that the project truly supports the global efforts toward carbon neutrality, the restoration of biodiversity and contributes to improving the living conditions of local communities. Carbon neutrality, or how to go “zero”? To offset emissions means to achieve a balance between CO2 emitted and that captured from the atmosphere. We can talk about carbon neut ..read more

However, the company has no intention to harm the climate. Understanding its environmental impact, it introduced a policy that reduced fuel waste, invested in solar photovoltaics on its buildings and opted for other, more minor changes. Yet still, the company faces the most critical problem, i.e., it uses trucks powered by fossil fuels. Green trucks are costly, meaning it will take years until the company can afford to replace its fleet with low-emission vehicles and power them exclusively with clean energy sources. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction – so, now what? Systemic changes are the mo ..read more

Offsetting is great – and necessary – but it’s always better to prevent emissions in the first place. Have you ever wondered how carbon is offset? It’s pretty simple really. Just think back to sixth grade science, where we all learned that trees take in carbon dioxide, along with sunlight and water, for photosynthesis. As a by-product they give off oxygen, which is necessary for life, and they store CO2, which has become a necessity for modern life. Utilizing trees for their natural ability to sequester, or capture, carbon has been instrumental in slowing CO2 emissions and giving us a chance i ..read more

Climate change is one of today’s challenges that needs an answer from all sides. To halt the global temperature rise below 1.5°C, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and cut them to zero by 2050. This is what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scientists indicate in their latest report. Therefore, there is no doubt that apart from systemic solutions and actions taken by individuals, business participation is essential in our efforts. Taking pro-ecological action is not only good for the planet but also for business itself. Raising awareness of the avail ..read more

Travelling is an inherent part of life. People travel for a holiday, work, shops, cinemas, and friends. Food, building materials, clothing, electronics, and much more constantly travel too. Not surprisingly, transport is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. In Poland, this sector accounts for about 24% of total emissions. A large share of this figure is accounted for by passenger transport. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), there are already 747 vehicles per 1 000 Poles, which places us fifth in the European Union. The way we travel ..read more

1. Introduction Climate change is a global problem caused by increased levels of greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions accelerated after the middle of the last century, with the first industrial revolution and the introduction of internal combustion engines into general circulation. Humanity is responsible for the changes around the world, having distorted the natural balance of all ecosystems by introducing carbon dioxide and its equivalents into the atmosphere. We are responsible for climate change, so we must also take responsibility for stopping it and reducing our negative impact on t ..read more

Carbon emissions are a big deal these days. And rightfully so! Along with cutting back on emissions, there is a lot of talk around carbon offsetting. Companies talk about doing it. People talk about doing it. No green initiative can be considered truly green unless all their carbon emissions are offset, it seems. But with all this talk of offsetting happening, there is little talk about what it actually entails. The logical supposition is that offsetting involves removing as much carbon from the air as is emitted. It sounds great – but what does it really involve? After all, removing carbon fr ..read more

Carbon credits are tradable proof of reducing or removing a specific amount of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. They are issued in a form of certificates by various offset projects, which are aiming at reducing CO2 from the atmosphere. Such programs may engage in afforestation, renewable energy, or improving biodiversity (among others). We can call them a kind of carbon credit bank. 1 carbon credit equals 1 tonne of CO2 saved. Carbon credits can thus have the role of permitting a specific GHG emission by, say, a company or an entire country. Carbon credits not used by one compan ..read more

Conferences and events are not only about making new acquaintances and meeting face-to-face but also about exchanging knowledge, experiences and celebrating together. Preparations often take many days, and many decisions are to be made, starting with the form of the event, the programme and the location, to name but a few. If you know anything about climate protection and the environment, you surely know that each of these decisions involves greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon footprint is a part of our lives, so naturally, it is present at conferences and events. CO2 emissions of conferences ..read more