Loose SDG claims could leave offset buyers duped, warns report

Published 18:48 on September 22, 2022 / Last updated at 18:48 on September 22, 2022 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Middle East), International, Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A lack of standardisation in framing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) could leave buyers of offsets duped over the social, environment and economic benefits of a project in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to a report published on Thursday.
A lack of standardisation in framing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) could leave buyers of offsets duped over the social, environment and economic benefits of a project in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to a report published on Thursday.


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