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CDR MONTHLY: Market consolidates after SBTi update provides long-term boost
June saw the durable CDR market consolidate as developers digested an announcement from the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) that will see a demand boost in the long term, as monthly contracted tonnes fell to around 350,000 tonnes in deals. Read MoreTop
Brussels outlines upcoming EU ETS changes, granting industry €6 bln in extra free allowances
The European Commission will propose a targeted amendment to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) next week that is expected to provide industry with an additional €6 billion worth of free carbon allowances over the 2026-30 period, while outlining other elements of the reform meant to give more leeway for industries to continue emitting into the 2040s, also clarifying that some 400 million permits as part of an 'Investment Booster' will not be monetised. Read MoreTop
Singapore-based spot assessor, futures exchange link up to ease carbon trading
A Singapore-based price assessment platform has linked up with a futures exchange to ease trading hedging risk in carbon markets, it was announced Wednesday. Read MoreTop
Brussels still considering whether to include international credits in EU ETS
The European Commission is weighing whether to give international carbon credits a narrow, delayed role in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) after 2035, as senior officials insist they will not be allowed as standard compliance units for regulated companies. Read MoreTop
EU regulators should require climate buffer for banks’ high-carbon lending -report
EU supervisors should require banks to hold extra capital against fossil fuel and other high-carbon lending, as climate-related financial risks remain underpriced, according to a report released Tuesday. Read MoreTop
Norway weighs up whether to join EU's ETS2
Norway is seeking public views on whether it should ask to become a part of the EU's incoming ETS2 for road transport and heating fuels. Read MoreTop
Investment into GHG removal tech slumps 49% YoY in first half of 2026 -report
Investment into GHG capture technologies shrunk 49% year-on-year (YoY) in the first six months of 2026, finds a new report. Read MoreTop
New Hong Kong carbon platform aims to unlock mainland China credit flows and finance
A Hong Kong-based carbon market platform and financing facility, backed by the Global Carbon Council (GCC), launched on Wednesday with the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the parties at IETA’s Asia Climate Summit. Read MoreTop
BRIEFING: Chile’s low CO2 tax rate excluding REDD+ credits, unlikely to rise
Chile’s Ministry of Environment (MMA) is actively courting REDD+ projects to diversify the portfolio of carbon credits used to offset its CO2 tax – but the low $5 per tonne tax rate can make it economically inviable to integrate them. Read MoreTop
Carbon project pathway under review for Kenya land restoration, biomass initiative
A proposed Kenya land restoration and renewable biomass initiative could advance into carbon project development if a new feasibility assessment finds it technically and commercially viable, a Canada-based carbon offset provider said on Wednesday. Read MoreTop
Euro Markets: EUAs drop sharply after Commission reveals planned 2027 boost in supply
European carbon prices fell sharply on Wednesday as the European Commission announced some details of its reform package that suggested a boost in supply from as early as next year, after earlier having posted modest increases despite US President Donald Trump announcing that the ceasefire with Iran was over. Read MoreTop
BRIEFING: China’s shift to absolute ETS caps may create new model for developing countries
China's experience in finetuning its national ETS, particularly its transition toward absolute caps, could serve as a model for other developing countries, a conference heard Wednesday. Read MoreTop
SK Market: KAU auction sells full volume as price retreats
South Korea's environment ministry sold all 2.83 million KAU-25 permits on offer at its latest auction at a clearing price of KRW 25,400 ($16.75) each, according to data from the Korea Exchange (KRX). Read MoreTop
Indonesia’s new registry clears voluntary carbon exports without authorisation
Indonesia has issued new rules allowing some carbon credits to be traded overseas without government authorisation or corresponding adjustments, while setting out a framework for international standards to operate within the country’s revamped registry system due to be launched later this week. Read MoreTop
