A US federal judge has ordered the dismissal of a class action lawsuit claiming tech giant Apple misled consumers by marketing its smartwatch as carbon neutral.  

Carbon mandate dispute – Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) will rule by mid-May on the constitutionality of a law requiring insurance companies to purchase a minimum percentage of carbon credits, Valor Economico has reported. Three justices have so far voted to strike down the requirement as unconstitutional. The virtual STF plenary session was suspended at the request of Justice Cristiano Zanin, who now has 90 days to return the case to the agenda.

A US federal judge has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging carbon neutral marketing claims for consumer products, dismissing several counts while allowing the case to continue.

The CORSIA curve was steady over the past week, reflecting growing consensus in prices around $15 per tonne, while voluntary players continued to vent frustration at the slow process and risk when obtaining Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) from host countries for trade in the market.

The Secretariat of the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) has accepted a new document submitted by the government of Guyana for its national jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme, it announced on Monday.

UNDP tender - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has last week launched a tender to hire a service provider to draft a document on carbon markets for social forestry in Indonesia, as part of efforts to support climate and land-use policy development. The request for proposals was issued on Feb. 20 with a deadline of Mar. 5, targeting organisations with expertise in environmental markets, forestry, and climate policy. The consultancy will focus on developing a framework document linked to social forestry schemes, though budget details were not disclosed.

DAC MoU - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has signed an MoU with Switzerland-based Climeworks to study the development of a direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal project in Jubail Industrial City, regional media outlet Zawya reported, citing a post by the Saudi Ministry of Energy on X. The agreement will see both parties assess the feasibility of a large-scale DAC facility, including technical and infrastructure requirements, and outline a potential partnership framework to support implementation, under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy.

Ready or not? - The UK Environment Agency consulted on Standard Rules Permit No. 32 to implement legal decarbonisation readiness (DR) requirements for certain combustion power plants and to simplify permitting for carbon capture at anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities, publishing the findings on Monday. Most respondents supported the proposals but requested clearer guidance and proportionate reporting. The regulator confirmed that DR obligations already exist in law, so permits must require operators to demonstrate a credible pathway to future decarbonisation, such as carbon capture or fuel switching. Applications cannot be approved if this requirement is not met. The final rules clarify reporting expectations, allow the agency to request either a full report or summary review, and require operators to notify changes in decarbonisation strategy. The rules apply to new or substantially refurbished generators, defined as refurbishment exceeding 50% of replacement cost. The consultation also enabled AD plants to capture and store biogenic CO2 under standard permits, increased storage limits to 250 tonnes, and removed an outdated biogas combustion rule, reducing administrative burden while maintaining environmental safeguards.

The concept of 'clean-up certificates' – allowing companies to keep emitting CO2 as long as they have the obligation to remove it later – could greatly strengthen the climate fight without placing extra burden on the economy, researchers say. 

Six Congo Basin countries have outlined plans to scale participation in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, as part of new roadmaps unveiled Monday and developed with support from the World Bank.

Two of the Congo Basin’s largest lakes have been found by researchers to be releasing millennial-aged peat carbon into the atmosphere, raising fresh questions about how offset projects in the region account for natural greenhouse gas losses and long-term storage risks.

A carbon advisory and a technology platform have joined forces to scale carbon and nature-based solutions (NbS) projects, with an initial focus on Brazil and Kenya, the chief executives at the two London-based firms told Carbon Pulse.

BAT climate update – British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 46.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2020 baseline and a 30.4% cut in waste versus 2017, while targeting a 50% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, according to its 2025 annual and sustainability report. Carbon credits are not included in the group’s GHG emissions calculations and do not form part of its low-carbon transition plan, though some were purchased and retired in 2025 to support site-level certifications, the company said.

The Philippine government has rolled out a policy framework designed to overhaul how forests are managed by allowing local partners to use them for sustainable activities.

The UN body responsible for launching the global carbon market under the Paris Agreement has adopted an "accelerated" 2026 work plan and appointed new leadership, as it seeks to move from negotiations to implementation of the new Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM).

Koko buyers sought – PwC is now seeking buyers for the assets of Koko Networks, the Kenyan clean cooking company, as the auditor issued a formal request inviting investors to submit bids for the company’s nationwide fuel distribution infrastructure, intellectual property, and motor vehicle fleet, The Standard reported. The move to put Koko’s assets on the market follows the company’s collapse into insolvency after years of rapid expansion across East Africa, and aims to recover value for creditors while preserving the business’s operational potential. Potential buyers will have the opportunity to leverage Koko’s existing footprint and pursue further growth in the clean energy and carbon market space.

Canadian HQ - Climeworks has established its Canadian HQ in Calgary, Alberta, owing to the city and province’s expertise in carbon management, established infrastructure, and supportive regulation. The base will be at Calgary's ETC, a hub for energy innovation, and a mobile test facility of the direct air capture (DAC) developer is expected to start operating this autumn. This plant will start gathering performance data ahead of building a larger-scale commercial DAC plant.