This project improves health conditions and quality of life on top of fighting climate change in Zambian households. Consumption of local wood fuel is reduced by up to 70% with these cookstoves. So far 99% of project households reported a reduction in smoke (or particulate matter) after the introduction of the stoves. 98% reported time savings; female beneficiaries may use time saved collecting fuel or cooking to pursue other education or economic activities. The stoves saved 4.67 tonnes of wood per household per year. The post Clean burning stoves in Zambia appeared first on GoClimate B ..read more

Choose the train instead of flying, look for ecolabels when booking accommodation and rent equipment while on adventures. That’s some of the tips in our guide towards a more sustainable vacation. Planning a sustainable vacation can be a challenge. There are many factors to consider, and researching everything can be time consuming. What eco-labels should you look for when choosing a hotel? What is the best mode of travel, and how far can we get by using climate friendly alternatives? We’ve put together this guide full of tips for those who want to book a more sustainable vacation this summer ..read more

Aylen Bertlin and her partner Gurgin travels a lot in their van. Aylen Bertlin’s travel habits have transformed dramatically – from being a passionate traveler to completely giving up air travel. She reflects on her previous travel frequency: “There was this one year when I was abroad at least 10 times. In hindsight, I wonder what it was I was actually searching for.” Opting out of flying has proven to offer benefits such as the ability to explore multiple cities along the way to the final destination. Train journeys to Berlin often include a stop in Malmö to enjoy a falafel or two. Similarly ..read more

At GoClimate, we prioritize quality and efficiency in our support for climate projects. Our rigorous selection process is based on the following criteria to ensure that every project we support truly contributes to climate improvements. Certification: We require that an independent third party certifies the projects, guaranteeing that they meet continuously updated and increasingly higher standards. Additionality: It’s crucial that the projects would not have been realized without funding from climate initiatives. This principle ensures that our investment leads to a real change. Verification ..read more

Projects focusing on reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can be divided into two main types: nature projects and technical projects. 3.1 Nature Projects These projects include tree planting and conservation of existing forests. They are strongly encouraged by leading climate initiatives such as Science Based Targets and Exponential Roadmap, and are critical in addressing the climate crisis and the perhaps even greater crisis in biodiversity. Trees are a proven method for capturing carbon dioxide and require no new technology or cost-reducing innovations to be effective. 3.1.1 The Reaso ..read more

This is part three of our article series about how we consider the climate projects we support. This part is about the projects that contribute to reduced emissions and covers the projects that GoClimate primarily supports today.  This category includes, for example, energy-efficient stoves that reduce the need for wood and thus deforestation. There are also projects in renewable energy that reduce the need for coal power plants and those that handle harmful methane gas by converting it into electricity, replacing fossil energy sources. More examples of these climate projects are availabl ..read more

Mia Border, a landscape architect at Edge and one of the firm’s driving forces in sustainability. Edge Architecture Firm aims to encourage its employees to be mindful of their carbon footprint when traveling. Therefore, everyone receives a bonus when they choose environmentally friendly modes of transport, a benefit that has been utilized by over three-quarters of the staff. “In a time of climate crisis, it’s necessary to act. Through our environmental bonus, we want to encourage and facilitate our employees to live more climate-smart, which also brings health benefits,” says Mia Border, a lan ..read more

Mia Border, landskapsarkitekt på Edge och en av byråns drivkrafter inom hållbarhet. Arkitektbyrån Edge vill uppmuntra sina anställda att tänka på sitt klimatavtryck när de reser. Därför får alla en bonus när de väljer miljövänliga transportsätt, något som utnyttjats av över tre fjärdedelar av personalen. ”I en tid av klimatkris är det nödvändigt att agera. Genom vår miljöbonus vill vi uppmuntra och underlätta för våra medarbetare att leva mer klimatsmart, vilket även medför hälsofördelar”, säger Mia Border, landskapsarkitekt på Edge och en av byråns drivkrafter inom hållbarhet. I Lokstallsomr ..read more

Olle Sundemo, CEO at Undersåkers Snickeri. Undersåkers Snickeri, a versatile construction company in Jämtland, is actively working to simplify the construction of sustainable houses. The company offers a range of services that extend from renovation and fine carpentry to new construction and design of low-energy houses. By prioritizing simple material choices and awareness of their CO2 footprint, Undersåkers Snickeri aims to show the construction industry how small decisions can contribute to significant positive changes for the planet. We spoke with Olle Sundemo, CEO at Undersåkers Snickeri ..read more

Olle Sundemo, VD på Undersåkers Snickeri. Undersåkers Snickeri, ett mångsidigt byggföretag i Jämtland, jobbar aktivt för att förenkla byggandet av hållbara hus. Företaget erbjuder en rad tjänster som sträcker sig från renovering och finsnickeri till nybyggnation och projektering av lågenergihus. Genom att prioritera enkla materialval och medvetenhet om deras CO2-avtryck, vill Undersåkers Snickeri visa byggbranschen hur små beslut kan bidra till stora positiva förändringar för planeten. Vi har pratat med Olle Sundemo, VD på Undersåkers Snickeri, om företagets hållbarhetsarbete. Olle berättar om ..read more