Introducing: Alex Ablamunets, Director of Sales and Strategy We’re excited to welcome Alex Ablamunets as Green Cities Accord’s new Director of Sales and Strategy. With six urban tree planting projects already enrolled and thousands of high-quality carbon offsets coming online in the years ahead, Green Cities Accord is entering a pivotal phase of growth. To […]| Green Cities Accord
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Green Cities Accord is excited to announce a new partnership with the Minnesota Wild to offset the carbon footprint of the team’s air travel throughout the hockey season. Through this partnership, the Minnesota Wild will purchase Carbon+ Credits from Green Cities Accord, derived from trees planted across Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas. Participation in […] The post Minnesota Wild Partners with Green Cities Accord to Offset Team Travel appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
Early Giving is Underway for Give to the Max 2024 The countdown to Give to the Max Day has begun! Your support helps Green Cities Accord expand the urban tree canopy across the Twin Cities. Through our Twin Cities Climate Resiliency Initiative, we are funding the planting of thousands of new trees in neighborhoods that […] The post Green Cities Accord Fall 2024 Newsletter appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
Sven-Saw®, a small, family-owned company based in Duluth, Minnesota, has always been driven by a deep commitment to sustainability. The company, known for producing lightweight, foldable camp saws, has built its reputation on creating durable, environmentally conscious products. But in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, sustainability isn’t just an option — it’s a necessity. Fortunately, Sven-Saw’s […] The post Sven-Saw® Embraces REI Co-op’s Climate Goals with Green Cities ...| Green Cities Accord
Green Cities Accord is pleased to announce that its first urban tree carbon offset project in partnership with the City of St. Paul has achieved third-party verification. The first set of carbon offsets — totaling 2,976 metric tons of carbon dioxide — has been issued to Green Cities Accord by City Forest Credits, a leading […] The post City of Saint Paul Urban Tree Carbon Offset Project Verified, First Offsets Purchased appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
City of Saint Paul Joins Twin Cities Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program in Collaboration with Green Cities Accord On May 8, the Saint Paul City Council unanimously approved participation in Green Cities Accord’s urban tree carbon offset program. The program is designed to increase funding for Twin Cities municipalities to support and sustain urban forestry […] The post Green Cities Accord June 2024 Newsletter appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
The Biden administration has introduced a set of federal guidelines to bolster confidence in carbon offsets, a tool for combating climate change. These guidelines aim to ensure that carbon offsets are effective and reliable in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Brad Plumer reports for The New York Times. Main Points Key Quote “Voluntary carbon markets can […] The post Federal Government Unveils New Guidelines to Enhance Integrity of Carbon Offsets appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
On May 8, the Saint Paul City Council unanimously approved participation in an innovative urban tree carbon offset program in partnership with Green Cities Accord. The program is designed to increase funding for Twin Cities municipalities to support and sustain urban forestry initiatives, leveraging the capability of trees to combat the impacts of climate change […] The post City of Saint Paul Joins Twin Cities Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program in Collaboration with Green Cities Accord appea...| Green Cities Accord
Imagine an object that cleans the air, fights climate change, cools your house, keeps pollution out of waterways, and even lowers your blood pressure — and it’s powered by just water and sunlight. Now imagine there are hundreds of thousands of them already in your city, with space available for plenty more. Trees, as research […] The post The Remarkable Benefits of Urban Trees: Vital for Climate Resilient Communities appeared first on Green Cities Accord.| Green Cities Accord
