A climate-focused artificial intelligence tool is introducing per-query energy tracking and upgraded analytical capabilities, in a bid to address concerns over the accuracy and environmental footprint of generative AI.

A carbon utilisation company has appointed a new chief executive following a period under interim leadership, it announced on Tuesday.

Canada and the US are taking different approaches to building domestic carbon removal (CDR) markets, with policy design emerging as a key factor in shaping investment and deployment, speakers said during a Tuesday webinar.

A US-based climate research group would see lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM) first scaled in Southeast Asia as it charts a path to policy intervention of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), including acceleration of carbon markets.  

Momentum for carbon removal (CDR) in Canada is tipping towards takeoff, but it remains to be seen if the sector could kick its “training wheels” and fly on the compliance side without voluntary corporate investment.

The European Commission is set to propose strict eligibility criteria for carbon credits used by EU airlines under the UN’s CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme, according to sources, who warn that carriers may face near-zero supply for Phase 1 if implemented.

A new risk intelligence service launched on Tuesday aims to give buyers and investors in carbon removal (CDR) projects clearer, data-driven insight into project viability and exposure across an expanding but still largely unregulated market.

Fears of buyer concentration in durable CDR are overstated: beneath the headlines, a more diverse corporate base is emerging, and with the right financial infrastructure, institutional capital can unlock the scale the market needs.

Verra has approved the issuance of the first credits under its afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) methodology.

LATAM companies and governments last week announced deals – clinched or anticipated – that were collectively worth well over $1 billion, continuing a trend in select countries toward high-value carbon financing agreements, even as some jurisdictions falter.

Provisionally digital – The Global Carbon Council (GCC) has provisionally approved its first digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (dMRV) provider, the Qatar-based standard announced this week. GCC granted Next Green Tech Ltd provisional approval under Track-02 for dMRV Sectoral Scope #01 — Energy (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Efficiency), and aligned with GCC GHG sectoral scopes #1, #2, and #3. Next Green Tech Ltd is owned by climate tech company NGX Global. The provisional approval is GCC's first step toward creating a system to integrate dMRV solutions into carbon crediting activities, the standard said. GCC is targeting 18 mln credit issuances in 2026, up from almost 4.5 mln in 2025.

The Pittsburgh Penguins professional ice hockey team has retired more than 12,500 tonnes of carbon credits sourced from local forest conservation projects in the US northeast.

Malaysia has launched its National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK), setting out a framework to develop a domestic market and tap international finance under the Paris Agreement to help deliver on conditional emissions reduction targets.

Stay cool - Tokyo-based Linkhola announced Tuesday a new methodology for AI-powered energy saving under its carbon credit platform, Earthstory. It is the first of its kind in Japan to be specifically tailored to AI-powered air conditioning control in buildings. Lixil Group, a leader in Japan's housing and building materials sector, participated in the development process and is considering future applications based on the methodology.

A developer of solid-state modules says it can reduce the cost of direct air capture (DAC) to $150 per tonne of CO2 by making use of existing airflows and waste heat at data centres.

Scaling carbon credit financing and insurance remains a challenge as the market continues to grapple with legal and accounting uncertainties, according to a position paper published Tuesday.

Integrating carbon removal (CDR) technologies into wastewater, concrete recycling, and mining waste management could turn these sectors net negative at marginal cost increases, according to a report released Tuesday.

Shelved again - A new report by the Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth evaluated methane performance across 20 major food retailers in six countries. Despite their combined $2 trillion revenue - comparable to Brazil’s GDP - retailers are failing to address methane emissions, a major component of their Scope 3 footprint driven largely by meat and dairy supply chains, according to the study. No retailer currently discloses methane emissions or sets reduction targets, showing no progress since last year. While Tesco, Lidl, and Ahold Delhaize rank highest, their efforts remain insufficient for meaningful methane action. Performance shifts include Asda losing the most points and Germany’s Edeka-Verbund improving significantly. US retailers lag behind European peers, with several scoring extremely low or zero. Although top performers have made some progress on broader greenhouse gas reporting and plant-based targets, the report concluded that decisive and rapid action on methane is still lacking across the sector.

An Australian biochar project developer has signed an agreement with a data centre subsidiary to explore the possibility of securing a long-term offtake agreement of carbon removal credits. 

An Australian carbon project developer has announced a leadership restructure by moving from a shared co-CEO structure to having just single chief leading the outfit. 

Tracking miles and emissions – Canadian climate solutions company Karbon-X launched a mobile app on Friday that allows travellers to measure and balance the emissions of their flights. The SkyXero app calculates emissions based on flight details, and allows users to contribute to third-party verified climate projects, including to projects with credits issued by Verra and Gold Standard. Karbon-X further committed to match user contributions as part of the launch for up to $250,000.