Opinion

April 29, 2021

5 signs your climate efforts might be doing more harm than good

Being carbon neutral is not enough. Here’s how to spot the red flags in your climate efforts.


Elina Kajosaari

5 min read

Elina Kajosaari, CEO of Compensate.

Offsetting emissions is hot right now. The carbon capture market is expected to grow to €6bn by 2026, as companies and entire industries announce new ambitious goals to reach net zero emissions.

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