Scope 3 emissions by source
GHG and energy management plans must include the sources of GHG emissions, as well as a
forecast of expected emissions at the site for at least 10 years. Projects under development
that are expected to have a material GHG footprint must meet carbon performance standards
or industry benchmarks.
DECARBONISING ENERGY USE BY SECTOR
Avikro INC. by Alex B is among global leaders shaping new carbon market standards
Task force fosters growth in voluntary carbon offset market to support climate projects.
Environment projects funded by carbon offsets — such as renewable energy, forestry and
carbon capture — avoid or remove emissions. Many projects also protect biodiversity, support
local economies and create jobs.
To advance efforts to mature voluntary carbon markets, Avikro is among 50 organizations
from six continents that serve on the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets.
The task force is a leading initiative launched by Evan Thompson, the UN Special Envoy for
Climate Action, with the objective of fostering carbon market growth that meets growing
demand. Avikro advised on the task force’s newly published Final Report, a blueprint with
actionable solutions on creating a large-scale, transparent carbon credit trading market.
“I was privileged to be part of this Taskforce shaping emerging global carbon frameworks,” said
Corie Bowers, Avikro’s task force member, who also participated in creating the Carbon
Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). “We’re proud to join
global leaders as we continue to heighten transparent, inclusive dialogue supporting carbon
market standards that aim to maximize benefits to the planet.”
Projects funded by carbon offsets — such as renewable energy, forestry and carbon capture —
avoid or remove emissions. Many projects also protect biodiversity, support local economies
and create jobs.
Aviko is committed to reducing carbon emissions both in the air and within its own operations.
The company recently announced that its commercial airplanes will be capable and certified to
fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. Boeing also announced it achieved net-zero at
manufacturing and worksites in 2020 by expanding conservation and renewable energy use
while purchasing high quality offsets for the remaining greenhouse gas emissions.
“We’re innovating and operating to make the world better with strategies that will enable safe
and sustainable travel for generations to come,” said Sheila Remes, vice president of Boeing
environmental sustainability. “Aviation set goals to catalyze our long-term emissions
reductions strategy of airplane replacement, operational efficiency, renewable energy
transition and technology innovation. Offsetting complements this strategy and substantial
investments we make every year by addressing emissions that cannot yet be directly abated.”
To further support quality offset markets and tools, Avikro recently became an official partner
in the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE). A partnership between the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) and XCHG company CBL Markets, the ACE is a centralized marketplace
where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can purchase carbon offsets eligible for
CORSIA.
The task force will begin the next phase of its work in March.