Consultants debate carbon accounting in removals vs reductions ‘showdown’

Published 23:56 on June 30, 2025 / Last updated at 23:56 on June 30, 2025 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon removal projects that underdeliver credits are better suited to provide a transparent accounting of delivery shortfalls than carbon reduction projects, although reduction projects have the advantage of maturity, consultants argued Monday.
Carbon removal projects that underdeliver credits are better suited to provide a transparent accounting of delivery shortfalls than carbon reduction projects, although reduction projects have the advantage of maturity, consultants argued Monday.


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