So much of the fight to curb climate change has focused on reducing emissions.
Direct air capture startups includeClimeworksandCarbonCapture.
The mixture isn’t useful as a fuel, but it can be stored easily.
Bringing costs down is crucial to making carbon capture economical.
Charm’s costs are in the same range as direct air capture.
There are business reasons to fight climate change even if there’s no legal obligation.
Some companies cut emissions to appeal to those that prefer greener business partners.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission likely will require businesses to calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions are categorized on a three-tier scale.
Scope 1 emissions are from shipping, manufacturing and similar activities.
Scope 2 is broader, accounting for the emissions from electrical power the company uses.
Scope 3 is broader yet, including theemissions from a company’s suppliers and customers.
Figma’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2040 on a Scope 3 basis.
