Eyeing voluntary market split, Gold Standard seeks firm line on Paris-era offsetting

Published 18:07 on June 19, 2020  /  Last updated at 06:26 on June 20, 2020  / /  Aviation/CORSIA, Climate Talks, International, Kyoto Mechanisms, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

Offset certifier Gold Standard plans to differentiate post-2020 vintage carbon credits depending on whether host nations make corresponding adjustments to their emissions inventories, a firm line that may force offset buyers to drastically rethink their voluntary climate strategies.
Offset certifier Gold Standard plans to differentiate post-2020 vintage carbon credits depending on whether host nations make corresponding adjustments to their emissions inventories, a firm line that may force offset buyers to drastically rethink their voluntary climate strategies.


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