CF Asia: Only ICVCM-aligned carbon credit projects will be financed, says HSBC

Published 10:21 on March 25, 2026 / Last updated at 00:55 on March 30, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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London-based global lender HSBC will only provide financing to carbon projects issuing credits certified by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), a senior executive said on Wednesday.
London-based global lender HSBC will only provide financing to carbon projects issuing credits certified by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), a senior executive said on Wednesday.


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