Blogs
Tackle greenwashing with reliable climate data
The EU aims to tackle greenwashing with the ECGT Directive and the upcoming Green Claims Directive. Read our blog to find out what this means for businesses.
What is the status of emissions accounting regulation?
A lot is going on with emissions accounting at the moment. In this blog, we summarized what has been happening lately and what is coming up next.
Five good reasons to choose OpenCO2net
OpenCO2net provides all the tools you need for calculating and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. We summarized the strengths of our tools into five points.
Regulation in the packaging industry is increasing
Regulation is increasing in the packaging industry, and changes are expected during the next years. What is the status of the packaging industry regulation in the spring of 2024?
Emission factor – how do I choose the right one?
Choosing the right emission factor is one of the most challenging tasks in emission calculation. Often, you have to search for emission factors with great effort – How do I choose the right one?
Carbon footprint of Christmas
What is the carbon footprint of celebrating Christmas? How to diminish your impact on climate?
Tools for carbon footprint calculation, what should be considered?
What should be considered when choosing tools for carbon footprint calculation? Before inputting the numbers and compiling the results, make sure at least the following aspects are taken into account.
Who should get the climate benefits of a circular economy?
Circular economy solutions play a key role in controlling a climate crisis as they create climate benefits by reducing virgin raw materials and waste. But how should the climate benefits be divided?
Subcontractor, what does the requested emission data mean?
More and more different emission data is required from SMEs already in the bidding phase. In this blog, we explain what scope 1 & 2, scope 3, EPD, SBTi, CDP and Ecovadis mean.
What to know about CSRD and ESRS reporting?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD will enter into force at the beginning of 2024, requiring companies to report more comprehensively on sustainability.
Green Claims Directive requires evidence on environmental claims
The European Parliament has voted in favor of the Green Claims Directive proposal. If implemented, Green Claims will require companies to justify their environmental claims carefully.
Challenges of Calculating Scope 3 Emissions
Calculating Scope 3 emissions can be a challenging task for organizations, as it requires a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain and of the indirect impacts of activities.