Aspiration Blog

Co-Benefits of Carbon Offsets: An Overview

The benefits provided by the best of carbon offset projects extend far beyond reducing carbon dioxide emissions. They also deliver additional benefits — known as co-benefits — that play a crucial role in creating a sustainable and impactful future. What are Co-Benefits of Carbon Offsets? Co-benefits of carbon offsets are the incremental…

August 28, 2023

A Framework for Internal Abatement on the Path to Net Zero

We strongly believe in a ‘yes, and’ approach to fighting climate change — where emission reductions are paired with removals, as both are critical to curbing global warming. The consensus amongst the smartest minds in the industry is to follow what’s referred to as the ‘mitigation hierarchy’ — that is, to…

August 11, 2023

7 Characteristics of High-Quality Carbon Credits

Carbon credits are a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, and are currently the only way for businesses to hit their net zero goals when combined with other emission reduction strategies, per the SBTi. However, not all carbon credits are created equal — their quality can vary wildly. High-quality…

August 4, 2023

Consumers Want to Fight Climate Change - And Their Banks May be the Key

Consumers are increasingly recognizing the imminent threat of climate change and its potential impact on their lives. While they expect businesses and governments to take a stand, the question arises: Is consumer action still relevant in the fight against climate change? In our view, yes. Consumer action remains crucial, but…

August 2, 2023

Meta and Aspiration partner to scale nature-based carbon removal solutions

Originally published on GreenBiz. Many companies have embarked on a net zero journey to address the climate crisis. Yet with the IPCC warning that there’s little time left to act, companies must find a way to accelerate climate mitigation strategies. Meta has set a goal to reach net zero…

July 5, 2023

Still Much To Do: Our Take on the Latest ICVCM Release

It’s a step in the right direction, but still a far cry from where we need to be. That about sums up how we feel about the Core Carbon Principles (CCP), Assessment Framework and Assessment Procedure released last week by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).…

April 4, 2023

CIFB: Five Key Insights From Carbon Market Leaders

Aspiration's leadership team recently attended the Corporate Investments in Forestry & Biodiversity (CIFB) event, where they traded insights on the carbon market’s latest trends and themes with a diverse group of investment pros, corporate sustainability trailblazers, and project developers. The event was a breath of fresh air, featuring a smaller,…

March 23, 2023

GreenBiz23: We Came. We Saw. We Shaped the Future.

Experts on our leadership team recently attended the GreenBiz23 conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, alongside over 1,800 industry leaders and climate experts. The conference was a sold-out event where industry trailblazers shared cutting-edge insights and inspiring examples to help accelerate change for a more sustainable future. Aspiration's CEO, Olivia Albrecht,…

March 3, 2023

GreenBiz: Where Sustainability Leaders Come Together to Shape the Future

It’s 2023, and the momentum for monumental climate action is accelerating faster than ever. We’re excited to continue the trend and kick off a year of positive climate action by being a sponsor at the upcoming GreenBiz23 conference. This conference, held in Scottsdale, AZ from February 14th to…

February 8, 2023

101 Million Trees Planted — and Growing

We're thrilled to share that we've reached an incredible milestone: in partnership with the remarkable force that is Eden Reforestation Projects (Eden), we've planted a whopping 101,000,000+ trees across Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Honduras, and the Philippines.…

February 1, 2023