Carbon

Reforestation credit partnership launched

Unfolding conversation on EU carbon trading is "concerning", says IETA

While there are positive signs the Europe is "staying on course" with mandatory carbon trading, IETA has warned that the debate around EU policy is missing "very relevant elements".

"Major shift in expectations" of nature-based credits needed, say investors and academics

As over-crediting and trust issues pervade the voluntary carbon market, a "major shift in expectations" will be needed to create a higher-integrity market, a group of investors and academics has argued.

Climate Impact Partners launches early-stage carbon removal programme

Millions of carbon credits ineligible for ICVCM's 'best-in-class' label

One-third of credits in the voluntary carbon market issued under existing standards are not eligible for the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) 'best-in-class' Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label.

Tikehau bags €800m for second decarb strategy

Carbon credit supply "running ahead of demand", says MSCI

The supply of carbon credits is "running ahead of demand", MSCI has said, but predicted the implementation of Article 6 and CORSIA will continue to drive the market forward.

PCAF reaches 500 signatories

IETA launches Article 6 platform in Singapore

IETA, formerly the International Emissions Trading Association, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has launched a platform to help Singaporean companies access high-quality Article 6 credits.

SBTi consultation's 'mixed' findings leave it mulling role of carbon credits in new standard

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published four technical papers "as an early step" in the revision of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard but noted that "direct decarbonisation" of the value chain remains a priority as controversy surrounds the role played by carbon credits.

Verra launches label for 'exceptional quality' credits

Verra has launched a new label for reforestation credits deemed to be of an "exceptional quality".

Academics criticise SBTi's 'arbitrary and restrictive' approach

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has been criticised by a group of academics for taking a "prescriptive" approach to emissions reductions and carbon offsets.

Carbon offsetting fund proposed by Arup

Sustainability consultancy Arup has called on the private sector to develop a carbon offsetting fund in the UK as an alternative to "concerning" offsetting practices.

Swiss Re launches 'first-of-its-kind' carbon credit insurance

'Concern' over Article 6.2 implementation, says IETA

There is a growing level of "concern" from countries beginning to implement Article 6.2 deals that their approach could soon be superseded, according to the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).