Moving the Needle Backwards
Quite simply, the best available science and modeling around climate change is clear. Our chance of holding the planet below a 2°C / 3.6°F (much less 1.5° C), rise from pre-Industrial levels, is dwindling quite quickly. For example, Alaska (which is already 4.5°F above) and similar northern regions are already well beyond such, and not slowing down.
Based on the science, it seems clear to us that ‘carbon neutrality’ is commendable and a step in the right direction; it is too little too late … if we as a species expect to pass a predictable and healthy planet on to our children, much less grandchildren.
SCI’s work with our clients, is focused on ‘business and community design as if we intended to stay’ and implementation of 'Carbon Negative' strategies that are not only restorative and regenerative, but that are disruptive in bringing about unexpected market advantage and positive financial ROI’s as quickly as possible. ‘Carbon Negative’ is where the money is for the long haul … literally and figuratively speaking in regards to 4XBL / 4P℠ … Planet, People, Place, & Profit …
Achieving 'Carbon Negative' outcomes are not revolutionary, nor are they difficult.
It is simply a matter of doubling down on ‘deep decarbonization’ to include carbon sequestration in soil, biomass, geology, and even new Circular Economy technology sinks – oddly enough - such as closed system life cycling of ‘green plastics’ … all of this on top of the common strategies of renewable energy technologies (e.g. photovoltaic / solar electric systems, wind, anaerobic digestion, etc.) … in other words, “Moving the Needle Backwards” …
Based on the science, it seems clear to us that ‘carbon neutrality’ is commendable and a step in the right direction; it is too little too late … if we as a species expect to pass a predictable and healthy planet on to our children, much less grandchildren.
SCI’s work with our clients, is focused on ‘business and community design as if we intended to stay’ and implementation of 'Carbon Negative' strategies that are not only restorative and regenerative, but that are disruptive in bringing about unexpected market advantage and positive financial ROI’s as quickly as possible. ‘Carbon Negative’ is where the money is for the long haul … literally and figuratively speaking in regards to 4XBL / 4P℠ … Planet, People, Place, & Profit …
Achieving 'Carbon Negative' outcomes are not revolutionary, nor are they difficult.
It is simply a matter of doubling down on ‘deep decarbonization’ to include carbon sequestration in soil, biomass, geology, and even new Circular Economy technology sinks – oddly enough - such as closed system life cycling of ‘green plastics’ … all of this on top of the common strategies of renewable energy technologies (e.g. photovoltaic / solar electric systems, wind, anaerobic digestion, etc.) … in other words, “Moving the Needle Backwards” …
Walking-the-talk is a core principle at SCI & LICO2e™ in how we conduct ourselves and how we work with our clients. As young start-up companies, we are proud to partner with TerraPass for our carbon offsets, and have purchased '20% Beyond C-Neutral*' for 2016, based on a footprint of approximately 33mT of CO2e. We commit to not only reducing our footprint and baseline of ‘20% Beyond C-Neutral*', but a 10% escalation of offsets annually proportionate to our growth, for the sake of true 4XBL/4P℠ outcomes … Planet, People, Place, & Profit …
SCI & LICO2e™ are committed to climate mitigation, adaptation, and decarbonization initiatives. We are proud to be certified by the Terrapass Carbon Balanced Business Program. SCI & LICO2e™ are now 20% Beyond C-Neutral*.
SCI & LICO2e™ are committed to climate mitigation, adaptation, and decarbonization initiatives. We are proud to be certified by the Terrapass Carbon Balanced Business Program. SCI & LICO2e™ are now 20% Beyond C-Neutral*.
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*NOTE: SCI & LICO2e™ are an integrated small office operation in multi-tenant, rented space with no subspace metering. The GHG Footprint was initially calculated utilizing Native Energy (NE), online ‘business calculator’ & Terrapass (TP) offline ‘business calculator’. SCOPE’s 1, 2, & 3 are included. The base calculation for 2016 was 33.2 mT. 20% ‘beyond neutral’ equals 6.64 mT, bringing total to 39.84 mT (40mT purchased for 2016). The base calculation for 2017 was 40mT. ‘20% Beyond Neutral’ equals 8mT. 48mT were purchased for 2017. Offsets for 2018 were virtually identical to 2017, though two small remote office spaces were added at 4mT, and so 52mT’s purchased. Future benchmarking and tracking will continue to pursue more discreet and comprehensive protocol, carbon sequestration offsets, and achievement of ‘carbon negative’ performance.
