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EU ETS verified emissions from stationary installations fell around 1.5% in 2025 -analysts
Verified emissions reported from stationary installations covered by the EU ETS fell by approximately 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, according to multiple analysts’ calculations of data published on the system registry Thursday.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 9 April 2026
The CP Daily News Ticker is a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the home to our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured in our CP Daily newsletter.
EMEA
UK seeks more feedback on CBAM legislation
The UK has put its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) legislation up for a second consultation, setting out its proposed requirements for administering the new CO2 tax on imports.
Ghana authorises clean cookstove developer to sell carbon credits under Swiss deal
Ghana has signed off on clean cookstove project to generate carbon credits as part of its Article 6 deal with Switzerland, the project developer announced on Thursday.
EU close to final methane reporting guidelines as industry calls to ‘stop the clock’ amid Middle East conflict
The European Commission is “very close” to finalising new flexibilities for implementing the EU’s Methane Regulation, a senior official has said, amid calls from the gas industry to suspend the forthcoming methane emission reporting rules, due to take effect in Jan. 2027.
Researchers urge better EU coordination, windfall profit tax to tackle energy crisis
Six weeks into the Iran conflict, European governments are still scrambling to contain the economic fallout from surging oil and gas prices, and while a fragile two-week ceasefire offers limited respite, researchers have called for a more coordinated EU response to deal with the ongoing crisis.
Europe’s AI ambitions risk undermining climate goals amid energy shortfall, researchers warn
The EU’s push to lead the global artificial intelligence race could come at a cost to its climate ambitions, as surging energy demand from data centres threatens to derail decarbonisation efforts, according to a new policy brief.
Think tank suggests lower, country-level default values to ease EU CBAM burden
The European Union should give countries that export goods covered by its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) the option to use lower, opt-in, country-level emissions values, as this could cut administrative costs and reduce carbon leakage, a Brussels-based think tank said this week.
Euro Markets: EU carbon makes late surge in thin liquidity as expected 1.5% emissions drop in 2025 seen as no surprise
European carbon prices rose steadily on Thursday in a thinly-traded market, even as the carbon market showed little reaction to initial reports that emissions covered by the EU ETS had fallen by around 1.5% in 2025, while energy markets rose amid signs that the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed to traffic, before plunging late in the session as Israel said it would open talks with Lebanon.
INTERVIEW: Spain’s boutique ARR carbon sector needs compliance demand to support rural residents
The small-scale afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) sector is already well established in Spain, but it needs domestic and EU regulators to add it into carbon compliance systems to attract demand and funnel investment into rural areas, a developer told Carbon Pulse.
UK hydrogen project receives over £80 mln in public funding
An electrolyser manufacturer has received £40 million from the UK’s Great British Energy and an additional £46.5 mln government grant to fund the expansion of its hydrogen facility in northern England.
UK North Sea methane emissions from oil loading may be underreported by nearly half -report
Methane emissions from offshore oil loading in the UK North Sea may be significantly underreported, according to new measurement-based research.
Europe risks missing geothermal opportunity without stronger policy support, coalition warns
Europe risks falling behind in next-generation geothermal energy unless policymakers act more decisively, a coalition of nearly 70 businesses, investors, think tanks, and civil society groups said in an open letter published Friday.
World Bank agency guarantees large portfolio of renewable, battery projects
The World Bank’s investment guarantee agency has signed a new deal backing renewable energy and battery storage projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia – and pushed its total issuance beyond $100 billion, it announced Thursday.
UN Refugee Agency names developers for carbon pilots, targets credits by 2027
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced it will work with two partner groups to kickstart reforestation and clean cooking carbon projects and generate credits at refugee camps in Uganda and Rwanda.
AMERICAS
Major bank inks agri carbon removal deal with US developer
A large bank has struck a carbon removal deal with a US-based developer in an agreement that also aims to reduce wildfire risk, Axios reported Thursday.
Most US public pension funds fail to manage climate risks through proxy voting -report
Half of major US pension funds are failing to set proxy voting guidelines that act on critical climate issues, or are using anti-ESG language outright, according to a new analysis by an environmental non-profit.
Major bank secures 85k dynamic baseline US forestry credits
A tranche of more than 85,000 forestry carbon credits using a dynamic baseline approach has been supplied to a major bank, reflecting growing use of evolving quantification methods, it was announced on Thursday.
WCI Markets: CCAs inch to new YtD low as market eyes ARB rulemaking package
California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) sank to a new year-to-date (YtD) low before recovering slightly, as traders said the market was drifting sideways pending major regulatory updates seen key to next month’s WCI Q2 auction.
Renewable diesel drives California’s fuel emissions cut progress as gasoline lags -analysis
California is ahead of its diesel-related GHG reduction targets but falling further behind on gasoline, according to a consultancy analysis.
New Jersey lifts 50-year moratorium on nuclear power
Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) signed legislation removing the state’s de facto moratorium on new nuclear power on Wednesday.
Mandatory sustainability disclosure could strengthen Canadian markets despite upfront cost burden -think tank
Mandatory sustainability disclosures in Canada would improve risk pricing and market efficiency but impose uneven compliance costs across firms, according to a new briefing note, as regulators weigh whether to revive a paused rulemaking process.
ASIA PACIFIC
Australia approves long-awaited savanna fire management ACCU methods
The Australian government has signed off on two new savanna fire management (SFM) methods that can now generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), it announced Friday.
BRIEFING: South Korea’s new power sector targets raise doubts amid energy supply disruptions
Amid wider energy supply disruptions, South Korea’s newly announced targets for the power sector have met with closer examination, as the strategy may fail to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.
SK Market: Monthly KAU auction clears higher, spot prices reach above KRW 17,000 amid emerging demand
South Korea’s latest CO2 allowance auction again went oversubscribed as emitters began to price in the structural tightening of allowance allocation, with analysts expecting KAU-25 prices to remain higher in the next few months.
Oman becomes latest country to sign JCM partnership with Japan
The Sultanate of Oman has become the 32nd country to establish a partnership with Japan under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
Australia’s climate minister pushes back against calls to delay Safeguard review
Australia’s climate minister on Thursday rebuffed calls to delay its review into the Safeguard Mechanism in response to the ongoing energy crisis.
Australia proposes updates to national emissions reporting framework
The Australian government has launched a consultation on changes to its national emissions reporting framework while providing an update to its reviews into coal and fugitive methane emissions.
Australia selects four decarbonisation-geared projects for investment fast-track pilot
The Australian government on Thursday announced the first four projects under its Investor Front Door pilot, all aimed at helping the shift out of fossil fuels and shore up energy security, it said.
Australia National party leader doubles down on carbon market opposition
The recently appointed leader of Australia’s National party has used a press conference to sledge the country’s carbon market, claiming it is locking up productive land.
China launches large AI-driven model for carbon accounting
China’s top research organisation has launched a new large model for carbon emissions accounting, as the country seeks to amplify its influence in global climate governance.
Malaysian state moves to align carbon policies at federal level, sets up joint committee
Malaysia’s federal government and the state of Sarawak have agreed to form a special joint committee to coordinate carbon policy implementation, in a move to better align regulations and pricing.
VOLUNTARY
Companies adopting new ‘operational net zero’ goal as 2030 climate targets loom
A growing number of companies are adopting a new climate milestone known as “operational net zero”, as pressure mounts to deliver credible emissions cuts ahead of 2030 targets, according to a white paper released this week by a climate advisory and investment firm.
Verra releases updated guidance for Article 6, CORSIA labels
Verra has released updated guidance for projects seeking to apply Article 6 and/or UN aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA labels to carbon credits generated under its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Programme, it announced Thursday.
Carbon standard unveils new draft crediting method for mobile biochar
A carbon removal registry has unveiled a new module aimed at accelerating the growth of mobile biochar production, a fast-emerging approach to capturing and storing CO2 at smaller, distributed sites.
INTERNATIONAL
Corporate climate targets surge 40% in 2025 as Asia boosts growth
Corporate climate action accelerated sharply in 2025, with a 40% rise in companies adopting science-based emissions reduction targets, according to a new report released by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
OECD recommends set of carbon tax changes to boost growth in member countries
Carbon pricing and broader decarbonisation strategies can support economic growth and competitiveness if embedded within wider structural reforms, according to a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
SHIPPING
Shipping and oil majors pilot new model to monetise low-carbon shipping fuel
A shipping giant on Thursday announced a partnership with an oil and gas major to pilot a book-and-claim system that allows emissions reductions from low-carbon marine fuel to be converted into tradable certificates for cargo owners.
COMMENT
CBAM’s aluminium scrap loophole – An EU circular economy cannot be built by weakening the industries that sustain it
If EU policymakers are serious about preserving Europe’s low-carbon aluminium production, maintaining a competitive recycling base, and delivering on the EU’s circular economy and strategic autonomy objectives, they must address CBAM’s aluminium scrap loophole.
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EVENTS
European Climate Summit 2026: Apr. 14-16, Barcelona – To kick off its annual regional Climate Summit series, IETA looks forward to welcoming delegates to the flagship European Climate Summit (ECS) 2026, taking place at Casa Llotja de Mar in Barcelona, Spain. ECS takes place amid a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, even as carbon markets continue to mature and expand. A new political cycle for EU climate action has begun, and the task of preparing carbon markets for their next stage presents both new challenges and opportunities. In this dynamic context, competitiveness, integrity, and innovation will be at the heart of the discussion. ECS provides an excellent opportunity to engage with policymakers, business leaders, and climate market pioneers who are shaping the future of carbon markets. Organised by IETA, ECS is an in-person event. Register
Carbon Removal Investment Summit 2026: May 13, London – The Carbon Removal Investment Summit returns to London on May 13, 2026. cCarbon’s flagship, data- and modelling-driven dialogue brings together 200+ attendees from 160+ organisations, including investors, financiers, buyers, policymakers, developers, and market leaders shaping the carbon removals market. The summit features 40+ expert speakers across 10 curated sessions, along with a private investor conclave for deeper discussions among leading capital providers. The agenda explores where capital is moving, how investment and offtake structures are evolving, and what it will take to move from early momentum to meaningful scale. Register here.
Power Summit 2026: June 3-4, Helsinki – Join Eurelectric’s annual summit, where policymakers, industry leaders and innovators will explore how electrification can power Europe’s secure, competitive and climate-neutral future. This year’s edition will focus on accelerating electrification, strengthening energy security and mobilising investment for the energy transition. Register now.
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