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What can companies actually do to fight climate change? Find practical tips and inspiration for real action.

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How GoClimate selects climate projects

For us at GoClimate, it is important to maximize the climate benefits of the money contributed to climate projects by our members and corporate customers. We prioritize quality and efficiency when selecting which climate projects to support.

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The Carbon Footprint of Servers

What is the carbon footprint of your company’s servers? And how easy is it to find out? By sorting out a few questions regarding your company’s servers, you can get a rough estimate of your servers climate impact.

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Food-related emissions – globally and in Scandinavia

The environmental impact of our food is one of the biggest drivers of climate change. Globally, food production accounts for between 25–35% of all global greenhouse gas emissions (FAO, 2022).

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Inside a GoClimate funded climate project: Energy efficient cookstoves changes lives in rural Zambia

Nearly one third of the global population still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, making them breathe in a lot of harmful smoke every day. Collecting firewood for these types of cooking methods is often very time-consuming and contributes to deforestation.

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How do climate projects work?

The main purpose of a climate project is to ensure that greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere are reduced. There are various ways to achieve this, with a market that is continuously evolving with new projects and increasingly better methods for measuring emission reductions.

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Climate Finance – Taking Responsibility Beyond the Value Chain

Climate finance, also known today as Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), is about assuming responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions beyond a company’s direct operations.

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Corporate Climate Policy

Establishing a climate policy doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. It can be centered around a few simple guidelines to help employees in their everyday decisions, which ultimately leads to reduced emissions. We have listed some points to consider when developing your climate policy.

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What is Additionality?

Additionality is the most important criterion for a climate project. It answers the question of whether the project would have happened even without funding from climate finance.

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