California regulator orders offset vendor to refund customers over hidden markups

Published 05:40 on July 7, 2025 / Last updated at 05:40 on July 7, 2025 / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has ordered a Texas-based carbon credit seller to refund more than $68,500 to state consumers and businesses after finding the company failed to disclose significant markups.
California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has ordered a Texas-based carbon credit seller to refund more than $68,500 to state consumers and businesses after finding the company failed to disclose significant markups.


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