Rio to limit carbon credits use to 10% of its 2030 emissions target, rules out SMCs, climate report says

Published 02:03 on February 20, 2025 / Last updated at 03:05 on February 21, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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Miner Rio Tinto will now use carbon credits to meet some 10% of its 2030 climate targets, and will rule out using Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) to meet its emissions reduction targets. 
Miner Rio Tinto will now use carbon credits to meet some 10% of its 2030 climate targets, and will rule out using Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) to meet its emissions reduction targets. 


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