Newsletter APR. 2024
In this newsletter we share latest developments, investments, Vidia insights and open positions.
Energy-efficient building renovation
Buildings and infrastructure are a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to a recent study by McKinsey, they account for 14.4 metric gigatons of CO2 equivalent (GtCO2e) or about 26 percent of global GHG emissions per year. Due to the longevity of buildings, it can be anticipated that about 80 percent of the building […]
VIDIA’s approach to carbon management
Beyond carbon offsetting: Setting an internal carbon fee Private companies traditionally rely on voluntary offsetting to reach their net-zero commitments. However, this concept is increasingly coming under scrutiny for being “unscalable, unjust”, and even “holding back emission reduction”. Instead, internal carbon fees have emerged as a compelling alternative to conventional carbon offsetting in recent years. The general idea […]