Taking a closer look at carbon offsetting criticisms
Taking a closer look at carbon offsetting criticisms In August, John Oliver, the Emmy-winning satirist and host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, said carbon offsetting is a waste of time [...]
eBook: 5 ways fashion brands can engage climate friendly consumers
5 ways fashion brands can engage climate friendly consumers The vast majority of fashion consumers are demanding climate friendly choices, so fashion brands must take climate action now. [...]
The Positive Effects on Public Health That Can Result from Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Positive Effects on Public Health That Can Result from Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions It is commonly established that the emissions of greenhouse gas that humans produce are [...]
What does a high-integrity carbon offsetting programme look like?
What does a high-integrity carbon offsetting programme look like? With travel restrictions and isolation requirements finally loosening around the world, the desire and need to fly is quickly picking up. [...]
Australia’s land and animals are being decimated in a frightening new study on environmental degradation.
Australia's land and animals are being decimated in a frightening new study on environmental degradation. As ecosystems begin to break down as a result of climate change and habitat [...]
The role of technology in creating a greener future
The role of technology in creating a greener future Our CEO, Dave Rouse, was one of two featured speakers to present at London Tech Week’s leadership roundtable panel on [...]
Top environment and climate change stories to read
Top environment and climate change stories to read Temperatures soared past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in New York City and Las Vegas this week, as part of a [...]
The hope for ethical and eco-friendly air travel
The hope for ethical and eco-friendly air travel When was the last time you flew? Did you give any attention to the carbon imprint that your aircraft creates? Carbon emissions from the aviation [...]
Let’s remember there is #OnlyOneEarth
Let’s remember there is #OnlyOneEarth In the universe are billions of galaxies, In our galaxy are billions of planets, But there is #OnlyOneEarth. Let’s take care of it. (United Nations) [...]
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Why carbon offsetting is the right solution for a Net-Zero future in aviation GalleryWhy carbon offsetting is the right solution for a Net-Zero future in aviation
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Why carbon offsetting is the right solution for a Net-Zero future in aviation
Why carbon offsetting is the right solution for a Net-Zero future in aviation We all love to travel, to explore the world, to see friends and family, and to fulfill [...]
Happy Earth Day. Now’s the time to invest in our planet.
Happy Earth Day. Now’s the time to invest in our planet. Since 1970, more than a billion people around the world have marked April 22 as a time to [...]
The world is swimming in stuff
The world is swimming in stuff In our extremely materialistic world, everyone is expected to own more. Our homes are filled with stuff we buy so much of—stuff that [...]
SXSW — Imagining a sustainable Metaverse
SXSW — Imagining a sustainable Metaverse Most people won’t know that when I had the idea of CarbonClick over 3 years ago, it was going to be a blockchain/Web3 project. [...]
Sustainability efforts by Amazon – why they are significant
Sustainability efforts by Amazon - why they are significant Sustainability brands are doing a good job contributing to the environmental movement, and whether you like Jeff Bezos and Amazon [...]
Overcoming Consumerism
Overcoming Consumerism The world is drowning in stuff. The stuff we cram into our closets, store in our garage and acquire in malls, shops, and boutiques. Stuff that gets thrown [...]
CarbonClick is B Corp Certified
CarbonClick is B Corp Certified CarbonClick is pleased to announce it has achieved certification as a B Corp enterprise recognising its high standards for accountability, transparency, social sustainability and [...]
We’ve Created the World’s Easiest Carbon Footprint Calculator!
Calculate your footprint in 10 seconds with our carbon footprint calculator What is a carbon footprint? Many things we do in our day to day lives require energy. When [...]
The Difficult Transition of Fossil Fuel Oil and Gas Companies to Clean Energy
The Difficult Transition of Fossil Fuel Oil and Gas Companies to Clean Energy The world's largest producers of carbon dioxide are trying to get off dirty power by investing [...]
Carbon Emissions Footprint broken down by Mode of Transport
Carbon Emissions Footprint broken down by Mode of Transport In our increasingly connected world, we're becoming aware that driving less can help us reduce our carbon emissions. But [...]
Understanding the environmental impact of lockdown — is remote working a big step toward lowering our carbon footprint?
The combined forces of New Zealand’s clean green reputation and being listed high on the “Covid-19 Resilience Ranking”, suggest we are at risk of taking a ‘business as usual’ approach [...]
Climate Change, City Living and Our Carbon Footprint
Climate Change, City Living and Our Carbon Footprint It might not feel like it right now as we’re still currently going through a global pandemic but climate change is [...]
Climate and Commerce – Archive
Issue #5 How to pick out a sustainable Christmas tree Real trees may take carbon out of the atmosphere as they grow, but if you factor in the chemical fertilisers, [...]
My take on COPOUT26: Some progress has been made, but we are still on a catastrophic trajectory
The tears of disappointment in the eyes of president Alok Sharma during his final speech summed up the emotional rollercoaster that has been COP26. As a New Zealand business delegate [...]
Raising the Bar on Carbon Offsets
Carbon Credits vary greatly in quality, so why are they accounted for equally? Climate change is the greatest challenge of today. Businesses, Governments, and individuals are all scrambling to play, [...]
Is an EV really better for the environment?
Is an EV really better for the environment? Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been a popular discussion topic in the movement towards a more sustainable future. Although many think that [...]
What you need to know about the 2021 IPCC Report
CarbonClick's CEO, Dave Rouse, gives a summary of all the crucial information you need to know about the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report - what it is, [...]
10 Ways to Reduce Your Business Carbon Footprint
10 Ways to Reduce Your Business' Carbon Footprint Every business can cut their carbon footprint and contribute to environmental conservation. We’ve compiled this top 10 checklist full of easy [...]
Am I Supporting High-Quality Carbon Offset Projects?
Am I Supporting High-Quality Carbon Offset Projects? The voluntary carbon market, which allows consumers to buy, sell, and trade carbon credits produced through carbon offset projects in order to compensate [...]
The Science Behind Climate Change and What We Can Do to Help Out
The Science Behind Climate Change and What We Can Do to Help Out Our global environment and climate is under threat, but we have the power to turn the [...]
Roadtrip #4: Whangārei to Cape Reinga
Jan's favourite Kiwi roadtrip Jan is a Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years experience identifying and delivering the right solution for the customer and business. He was one of [...]
Roadtrip #3: Auckland to Milford Sound
Paul's favourite Kiwi roadtrip From CarbonClick’s outset, Paul has been the driving force behind CarbonClick’s technology. A trailblazer in Air New Zealand's digital transformation, Paul built the foundations of [...]
Roadtrip #2: South Island Loop
Michelle's favourite Kiwi roadtrip Michelle Noordermeer is the COO of CarbonClick. She has worked in the aviation industry for over 20 years, initially starting out as a flying instructor, [...]
Roadtrip #1: Back Roads of the Central North Island
Dave's favourite Kiwi roadtrip Dave Rouse is the CEO of CarbonClick. He is a Kiwi born entrepreneur who grew up in between the bush in the Waitakeres and working [...]
Our insights: Consumer attitudes to sustainability
Our insights show that consumers are increasingly concerned by climate change and that they want to be engaging with business who show they care about the planet. You can read [...]
How to meet customer needs in building a sustainable eCommerce brand
Climate change is a growing concern amongst consumers. As they continue to look for ways to shop sustainably, green eCommerce solutions are fast becoming vital to the survival of [...]
How do Carbon Offsets fit in with a sustainability strategy?
I wish it was black and white. If only “sustainability” was something that one could switch on and off. Then it would be simple — those who “cared” would switch it on and [...]
Sustainable business
Sustainability is no longer a luxury for businesses. Here’s what you need to know. What's changing, who’s doing it, why it’s worth doing and how to get started To be sustainable means [...]
Why CarbonClick is in love with Blue Carbon
What is Blue Carbon? Blue Carbon is the name of the carbon stored naturally by marine and coastal ecosystems. There are three types of coastal ecosystems — mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes — which are [...]
Carbon neutrality: What it means and how your business can get there
Carbon neutrality: measuring emissions, reducing them, and offsetting what’s remaining. What does carbon neutral mean? Consumers are becoming increasingly sensitive to climate change and are starting to look at [...]
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Impact on the Planet
When it comes to climate change, the science is clear. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the only way to avoid the worst consequences of climate change is [...]
Five Ways Companies can improve their sustainability initiatives
Sustainability is a crucial thing to focus on if you want to improve your company’s brand, reputation and overall climate change resilience. But creating the right sustainability initiatives and implementing [...]
How carbon offsetting can benefit your company’s reputation and CSR
The success of any business has always depended on playing a valuable role in society. ‘Creating value’ used to be paying taxes and providing employment. These days, however, it includes the [...]
A Simple Guide to The Emissions Trading Scheme and Zero Carbon Bill
New Zealand’s climate change legislation is kind of like a car race… 2019’s forecast is showing changes on several fronts; the effects of climate change are upon us and in response, [...]
What is ESG and why is it important?
It was once universally understood that institutional investors’ main objective, and the investee company’s main obligation, was to maximise short term returns for shareholders, without regard for other factors like [...]
