How to Interpret SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard v2: A Guide for Companies & Tool Builders

Introduction: Why SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard v2 Matters On March 18th, The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) released its Net-Zero Standard v2 Consultation Draft, an update that will shape how companies set and track their decarbonization commitments. While SBTi has been instrumental in defining corporate climate action, the latest draft raises important questions — especially for those reporting to …

Navigating the Baseline: A Guide to Environmental Assessment and Decision-Making

Baselines serve as the bedrock for better outcomes. No, not tennis court lines, but the foundation for environmental assessment and decision making. Before diving further, lets define a few terms Baselines are the starting point against which environmental indicators, such as GHG emissions are measured. One legal definition describes them as “… the environmental conditions found in habitats, …

Voluntary carbon programs for US farmers

We at Carbon A List understand that the market for ecosystem services in agriculture can be complicated. As a solution, we created a comparison table of private sector programs and organizations that participate in the market. Use this Airtable to review program’s/organization’s: role, description, affiliation, verification standards, the stages of their carbon offsets and insets programs, …