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Hourly matching of scope 2 emissions can further incentivise decarbonisation
Scope 2 emissions accounting can be strengthened through hourly matching of a company's energy use with concurrent renewable electricity generation.
Offsetting is no substitute for emissions cuts
Governments are increasingly relying on future carbon removal to meet climate targets. But evidence shows offsetting is not an exact substitute for cutting emissions and overreliance could undermine global efforts to limit warming.
Companies face financial risks from growing climate damage litigation
The use of legal mechanisms to demand compensation for climate impacts will grow as emissions and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events continue to rise.
Feb 2025
Carbon offsets explained: The science behind why offsetting does not reduce emissions
This briefing outlines the science showing that carbon offsets don’t reduce emissions in principle and haven’t provided climate benefits in practice. Other approaches to channelling climate finance can be implemented in their place.
Sep 2024
Oil and gas fuelling extreme weather in the US
The intensity of recent wildfires, floods and extreme heat in the US have been attributed to climate change caused by burning fossil fuels.
Jul 2024
Unnatural disasters: The connection between extreme weather and fossil fuels
Climate science has linked fossil fuels with worsening extreme weather, and litigation is increasingly being used to ensure polluters pay.