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Welcome to the Will Solutions blog, where we explore carbon market trends, emissions reduction strategies and regulatory developments. Whether you’re a company, organization or change agent, our analysis will help you better understand and act for a low-carbon future.
Report on the carbon market in Quebec: opportunities and challenges
A fast-growing but still perfectible market For over 30 years, carbon credits have been a key instrument in the fight against climate change. By enabling companies to invest in environmental projects in exchange for offset credits, they offer a flexible solution for...
The SBTi movement: science-based targets
The SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) helps companies define science-based climate targets. These targets ensure that emission reduction strategies are in line with scientific recommendations to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C, depending on the Paris...
Bill C-59: Impact, Carbon Market and Business Implications
Introduction: A crucial step in Canada's energy transition Bill C-59, passed on June 19, 2024, marks a decisive turning point in Canada's climate policy. Designed to strengthen the transparency and traceability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it represents a major...
The concept of carbon insetting
Today, less than 20% of large companies are committed to a Net Zero initiative. Faced with growing climate challenges, organizations are being forced to act to radically reduce the impact of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One of the emerging strategies for...
5 reasons to buy local and support the local economy
Impact of buying local We're often encouraged to buy local, especially since the pandemic. It's said to “stimulate the economy”. What does this mean in practice? I looked into the matter and was amazed by the results. It turns out that buying locally has...
The Role of the ICVCM in the Voluntary Carbon Market: Integrity and Rigor
On April 25, the Verified Carbon Standard program, of which the Will Solutions' Sustainable Community is a member, took its first step towards recognition in the voluntary carbon market: The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market approved the program....
Legislation for waste management projects in the United States
This article analyzes the impact of legislation on waste management projects in the USA and Quebec, focusing on landfill biogas carbon credits. It compares regulations and shows how they influence methane emission reduction projects.
When Science Meets Action: Tribute to Claude Villeneuve
Five days after the death of Claude Villeneuve, I left for a week-long vacation on May 24th to Saint Simon de Rimouski, at the beginning of the Estuary of the Saint Lawrence River. Perched on a high peak and admiring the beauty of nature, the depth of the landscape,...
Deciphering the additionality of carbon credits
In the urgent search for solutions to global warming, the concept of additionality is emerging as an innovative tool for assessing the real impact of environmental projects. But what exactly is additionality? This complex concept is often shrouded in various...