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BRIEFING: Buffer pools, integrity labels not ‘working very well’ -ratings agency

Published 23:33 on September 3, 2025 / Last updated at 23:33 on September 3, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Insights (Briefings), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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After reviewing 500 million nature-based carbon credits, ratings agency Renoster said two mechanisms designed to improve the credibility and quality of carbon credits, buffer pools and integrity labels, are falling short. 
After reviewing 500 million nature-based carbon credits, ratings agency Renoster said two mechanisms designed to improve the credibility and quality of carbon credits, buffer pools and integrity labels, are falling short. 


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