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Compliance & Regulation

What Are ESRS? The EU Sustainability Reporting Standards Explained

ESRS determines what CSRD-compliant companies must disclose. Here is how the 12 standards work and why ESRS E1 matters most for carbon markets.

lindenfelder

Apr 73 min read

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What is CSRD? The EU Sustainability Reporting Directive Explained

CSRD replaces the NFRD and mandates audited sustainability reporting for large EU companies. Here's what carbon market participants need to know.

lindenfelder

Apr 63 min read

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What is the ICROA Code of Best Practice?

CROA's Code of Best Practice defined VCM service provider standards for 15 years. Here's what it covered and what replaces it in 2026.

lindenfelder

Mar 252 min read

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VCMI Claims Code of Practice: A Framework for Credible Corporate Carbon Claims

The VCMI Claims Code gives companies a verified framework for corporate carbon claims. Here's how Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers work.

lindenfelder

Mar 233 min read

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Why Business Class Has a 3x Higher Carbon Footprint Than Economy

A business class seat generates roughly 3x the carbon footprint of economy. Here's the methodology behind that number and why it matters.

lindenfelder

Mar 103 min read

A passenger airplane lifts off from a runway at dusk, silhouetted against a warm pink-orange sky, with runway lights glowing below and distant trees fading into the horizon.

What is CORSIA? Aviation Carbon Offsetting Explained

CORSIA requires airlines to offset emissions above baseline levels. Learn how the scheme works, which credits qualify, and what it means for carbon markets.

lindenfelder

Mar 63 min read

Industrial smokestacks emitting Scope 1 emissions at sunset, representing direct greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing facilities

Understanding Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: A Guide to Corporate Carbon Accounting

Learn how Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions work in corporate carbon accounting. Understand the GHG Protocol framework and why Scope 3 drives 70-95% of footprints.

lindenfelder

Dec 22, 20254 min read