For many of us on Black Friday, we will be searching the web or even rushing to the shops in hopes of finding the best bargains. Nevertheless, a side of Black Friday we rarely consider is the environmental impact of our purchases. Black Friday 2020 is estimated to have produced Read more…
With COP26 now ended and all 197 parties agreeing to the Glasgow Climate Pact, the outcome of COP26 is being labelled a success by some of us at Treepoints and a failure by others. The fact that a final agreement came to fruition is a huge success. With significant differences Read more…
It’s been hard to miss the prominence of COP26 over the last few days, and with the conference officially running until November 12th, its media dominance is likely to persist for a little longer. But what is COP26 and why is it so important for tackling climate change? Being held Read more…
What is COP26? Held between October 31st and November 12th 2021, the 26th Conference of Parties, shorted to COP26, is meeting in the Scottish city of Glasgow. This brings together all 197 parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). With world leaders using the forum to Read more…
Deforestation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This means that chopping down trees is definitely bad news when it comes to the climate crisis. But the damaging effects of deforestation go much further than just polluting gases. In this article, we’re taking a look at the Read more…
It’s a well-known fact that flying is not good for our planet. And passenger flights are responsible for 85% of commercial aviation CO2 emissions, which in turn makes up 2.5% of total man-made emissions every year. That’s why we’ve created the Treepoints Flight Calculator so that you can accurately estimate Read more…
At Treepoints, we work hard to find the most effective climate projects to offset your carbon footprint. From wind power in China to solar cookstoves in Chad, our broad portfolio of projects are spread all around the world. But you might be wondering exactly how do we choose our projects? Read more…
Mile for mile, flying is by far the worst form of transport for the environment. As a priority we need to address the carbon footprint of air travel. The idea of an aviation tax on frequent fliers is often floated as one way of discouraging people from flying unnecessarily. This Read more…
Understanding climate terminology More and more countries, companies and individuals are making pledges to be ‘carbon neutral’, ‘net zero’ or even ‘climate positive’. This is great news for the environment, but what do these terms actually mean? Although businesses seem to use them interchangeably, there are actually some important differences Read more…
With global CO2 emissions already back above pre-pandemic levels, Earth Day 2021 is as important as ever. On this day every year, we celebrate our planet and raise awareness of the need to fight climate change. Last year, over 1 billion people in 192 countries took part in Earth Day Read more…