Why Amazon's commitment to working forests matters

clock • 6 min read

Heather Clancy takes the microscope to the tech giant's first foray into nature-based solutions

The first investment by e-commerce and cloud services powerhouse Amazon's $100m Right Now Climate Fund underscores the growing interest in nature-based solutions for carbon removal. But this is not yet-another-tree-planting...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Offsets

COP28: Carbon credit schemes unveil new 'integrity collaboration'

COP28: Carbon credit schemes unveil new 'integrity collaboration'

Verra, Gold Standard, and Global Carbon Council among organisations pledge to promote integrity and increase dependability of carbon markets

Cecilia Keating
clock 06 December 2023 • 5 min read
Credit: iStock

'Incentivise and recognise': Green NGOs and businesses call for more investment in carbon credits markets

Open letter argues that much more must be done internationally to 'incentivise and recognise' corporate investments in high integrity carbon markets and climate projects

Cecilia Keating
clock 04 December 2023 • 3 min read
Credit: iStock

Global Briefing: South Pole cuts ties with controversial carbon credit scheme

All the top green business news from around the world this week, including a renewables record in Australia, offshore wind moves in Scandinavia, and France's short haul flight ban delivers

Cecilia Keating
clock 27 October 2023 • 6 min read