Voluntary > Avoided emissions credits “misrepresent climate exposure” in corporate targets, academic think-tank argues

Avoided emissions credits “misrepresent climate exposure” in corporate targets, academic think-tank argues

Published 22:28 on June 23, 2023  /  Last updated at 18:35 on June 26, 2023  / William Koblensky Varela /  Voluntary

Private sector climate targets should not be considered credible if they rely on avoided emissions carbon credits, with only CO2 removals having a positive impact on GHG emissions, a US-based university think-tank said Friday.
Private sector climate targets should not be considered credible if they rely on avoided emissions carbon credits, with only CO2 removals having a positive impact on GHG emissions, a US-based university think-tank said Friday.


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