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Meet the startup producing oil to fight climate change

Grist

The company would take those almond shells and other types of biomass, convert them into a carbon-rich oil, and inject the oil deep underground. Strange as it may sound, demand for this service — a form of what’s called “ carbon removal ” — was just beginning to grow. That’s where carbon removal comes in.

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One year on: Microsoft updates on carbon removal ambitions

Business Green

On the anniversary of its pledge to become a 'carbon negative' company, Microsoft has provided a snapshot of its decarbonisation progress to date, revealing it curbed its absolute emissions by six per cent last year while purchasing 1.3 million metric tonnes of carbon removal credits through its first offset tender process.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

The Case For Green Certification White Paper Get your copy of Green Business Bureau’s in-depth look at the opportunities, benefits, market trends and business case available to greener businesses. You can use this protocol alongside carbon footprint calculating software such as Green Business Bureau’s partner, Aclymate.