Welcome to the October edition of the Virtus newsletter! Spooky season is upon us, and while pumpkins are popping up everywhere, we’re more interested in the climate action brewing around the globe this month. In Our Take, “Grounded or Soaring – The Future of CORSIA in Meeting Aviation’s Climate Goals,” we examine how CORSIA might…
Written by Jay Tipton The aviation industry is a major contributor to worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for approximately 2-3% of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally. As international travel continues to grow, emissions from aviation are expected to rise, with projections that it could make up an enormous 25% of global GHG emissions…
Click any of the links below to listen! We’re pleased to announce the newest episode of Untangling Climate Finance, featuring Rita Hite, President and CEO of the American Forest Foundation (AFF). In this episode, Rita and Jay discuss the critical role of family-owned forests in addressing climate change. Rita shares her inspiring journey from growing…
Listen to this Sliced essay on any of the streaming platforms below. The Article 6.4 Supervisory Body has been making serious moves this month! For those who are not familiar with the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body (SBM), it is a group of 12 members that oversee the implementation of the Sustainable Development Mechanism (also known…
As we roll into Autumn 2024, we’re once again applying our IMPACT framework for a reflection of Q3 and a look ahead toward Q4. The IMPACT acronym highlights key factors shaping the growth and momentum of climate finance, carbon markets, and impact investing, and has proven to be a helpful tool in guiding our…
