Climate Action
What can companies actually do to fight climate change? Find practical tips and inspiration for real action.
Sustainable Christmas gifts
This doesn’t have to take more time – on the contrary, this list is perfect for last-minute gift givers.
Where are we at with Omnibus?
There’s been a lot of attention in the last days around the 1st Omnibus, which modifies the CSRD and the Corporate Due Diligence Directive of the EU. Our climate advisor Andrea Cantillo shares a summary of the current state and encourage you to reach out to MEPs with your thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Climate Project: Efficient Cookstoves in Burkina Faso
The project is certified by Gold Standard and contributes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving living conditions for the people of Burkina Faso.
“It feels good to know that my work hours are spent trying to create a better world”
Tove Westling has dedicated to using her skills to solve the climate crisis. Here are her thoughts on deciding to do a “climate quit”.
Sowing seeds of change – How villagers in Duved built a thriving garden
“It’s incredibly stimulating to see things grow,” says Marie Lithén, one of the co-growers.
"I’ll be able to smile on my deathbed and say, 'I gave them hell.'”
We spoke to Gurgîn Bakircioglu, activist and influencer, about when he decided to quit his job and dedicate his time to making a better world.
"I can't imagine ever going back to a job where I'm not able to put all my time and effort on the climate"
We talked to Carl Bärstad, Lead Instigator of the creative climate collective Fund Your Mother, on why he decided to quit his job and focus all his time and energy to combat the climate crisis.
Efficient And Clean Cooking For Households In Somalia
BURN Manufacturing’s initiative demonstrates how strategic climate financing can transform communities while combating environmental degradation.
“Many people do not realize how rarely they actually use the things they own.”
Read about how Hygglo offers a modern and sustainable solution to access the items you need, without having to own them.
Unconventional Ventures is Europe’s first impact fund focused on underrepresented founders
Nora Bavey, a dedicated mother of three and former edtech founder, unexpectedly transitioned into a prominent impact investor four years back.