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Carbon Removal vs. Carbon Avoidance: a Misguided Debate?

Both carbon removal & carbon avoidance are essential in mitigating the effects of climate change. Learn why the debate between them is misguided, here.

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The Right Way to Achieve Net Zero

A sustainability strategy is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for companies — but what’s the right way to achieve net zero? Any business’s journey to net zero (and beyond) boils down to these three critical steps.

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Carbon Credits: Everything You Need to Know

The case for net-zero has never been stronger. We’re feeling the impacts of climate change every day — and scientific consensus, embodied by the Paris Agreement, is clear: limiting global temperature increases between

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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

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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

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Benefit Sharing in the Voluntary Carbon Market

When it comes to local stakeholders, it’s simply not enough for a carbon project to ‘do no harm.’ Learn all about benefit sharing in the VCM.

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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,

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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

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Why Nature-Based Carbon Credits?

Why nature-based solutions? Because there’s no beating climate change without them.

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Time to Drop Offset-Based Environmental Claims? Not Quite.

The VCMI recently published comprehensive guidance emphasizing transparency, internal abatement, and adherence to science-based targets when companies make climate claims. We break it all down, here.

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Aspiration Carbon Project Monitoring & Engagement Part 3: Project Site Visits

How do we make sure our projects deliver real climate and social impact? We go and see for ourselves. On-the-ground site visits are a crucial way for us to monitor projects, meet local partners and communities, and ensure quality.

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A Primer on Carbon Rights and Local Stakeholders

Learn about what carbon rights are, and the importance of local stakeholders in the development of carbon projects.

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Exploring the Lifecycle of a Carbon Project

Ever wonder where carbon credits come from? Learn all about the lifecycle of carbon projects in this post.

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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

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The Importance of Both Nature & Technology to Carbon Removal: Our Take On the Latest From the UNFCCC

Land-based vs. engineered carbon solutions? The answer is both. Check out our official response to new UN documents that seem to pit nature against technology.

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Mythbusting the 7 Main Criticisms of Carbon Credits

There are several myths about carbon credits. We’re ready to tackle those criticisms head on — and talk about solutions to the problems being raised.

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Assessing Quality: the Nascent Role of Credit Ratings in the Carbon Market

What role might credit agencies play in the carbon market? Read on for our take.

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Aspiration Carbon Project Monitoring & Engagement Part 2: Working with Partners to Measure Climate, Environment, and Community Impact

This is the second installment in our blog series that will walk through each of the four monitoring components.

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Aspiration and Native Invest in Two Carbon Removal Projects

Aspiration, a leading climate finance company, has joined with project developer Native, a Public Benefit Corporation, on two carbon removal projects.

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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).

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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,

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7 Predictions for the VCM in 2023 & Beyond

Learn from Matt Tetreau, Aspiration’s VP of Capital Markets, to better understand the current state of VCM, and what its future might hold.

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CIFB: Coming Together to Bring Forestry and Biodiversity to Corporate Net-Zero Investment Strategies

As our world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, nature-based solutions have emerged as a ray of hope. These innovative solutions harness the power of nature to combat

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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

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Aspiration Partners with Trees for the Future to Promote Reforestation and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

Aspiration, a high-impact climate finance company, has announced a $21 million investment in carbon projects through Trees for the Future (TREES).

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