Climate Intelligence
Accelerating Decarbonization Through Climate Data, Insights, and Action
2
years on average to get national emissions data
1,000
companies have committed to emissions targets
We Must
Have timely, high quality, context relevant, trusted data
Translate emissions data into intelligence
Use climate intelligence to align decisions with 1.5°C pathway
RMI Will
Support the establishment of open-source data platforms; tap artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies to access better data.
Leverage emissions data to improve accountability for climate targets and to catalyze markets for low-emissions products and services.
Partner with decision makers in business, finance, and policy to develop metrics and standards for climate-aligned pathways, products, and services.
RMI is creating a climate intelligence system that will use emissions data to catalyze the development of low-emissions market choices.
Market Levers
Data Transparency
Make real-time emissions data easily accessible and transparent
Technology
Use satellites, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to improve emissions data
Finance
Leverage finance as an influence channel
Business Models
Apply business models to facilitate use cases
Capacity
Create robust standards and data transparency for low-carbon commodities and products
What We Do
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Supply Chain Emissions Initiative
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Oil & Gas Solutions Initiative
RMI is ingesting and analyzing timely, transparent, and trusted data to catalyze climate-informed decisions by companies, investors, policymakers, NGOs, and consumers.
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Carbon Markets Initiative
RMI is bringing greater trust and transparency to a voluntary carbon market that reduces and removes emissions in line with a 1.5°C future
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Managing Methane in the Waste Sector
RMI is accelerating decarbonization in the waste sector through strategic collaborations and partnerships.
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Managing Methane for a Livable Climate Future
Research & Analysis
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Article
Why We Need Transparency in Metals Recycling to Reach Climate Goals
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Article
Oil Price Benchmarks Are Missing One Thing: The Climate Cost
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Article
OCI+ Update: Tackling Methane in the Oil and Gas Sector
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Report
Addressing Plastics’ Climate Risk
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Article
A Matter of Time: Three Ways to Clarify Emissions Data
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Article
Clean Energy 101: Reducing Climate Pollution from the Plastics Industry
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Article
Clean Energy 101: Carbon Accounting
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Brief
Accounting for Impact
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Report
Intel from Above: Spotting Methane Super-Emitters with Satellites
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Article
Clean Energy 101: Methane-Detecting Satellites
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Article
Cryptocurrency’s Energy Consumption Problem
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Brief
Toward a Technology Ecosystem for Carbon Accounting
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Article
From Paper to People: Bringing Equity to Carbon Markets
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Article
Two Major Oil and Gas Emissions Trends Revealed by Climate TRACE This Year
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Article
The World Cup of Oil and Gas Emissions
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News
Rocky Mountain Institute Releases Report on Roadmap to Slash Oil Refining Emissions
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Article
Next Stop for Climate Action: Making Emissions Visible and Pricing Them
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Article
Electrifying Transport Alone Won’t Cut It
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Report
Oil Refining Emissions Cut Points
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Article
Supply Chain Traceability: Looking Beyond Greenhouse Gases
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News
RMI Releases Report on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, Highlighting Need for Human Rights and Environmental Protection
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Report
Supply Chain Traceability: Looking Beyond Greenhouse Gases
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Article
Two Major Methane Announcements Yield Historic Progress Toward a Safer Climate Future
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Article
Beyond the Buzz: What Can Blockchain Do for Carbon Markets?
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Article
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Spur a Revolution in EV Battery Supply Chains