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SBTi opens door to carbon removal and introduces fresh Scope 3 emissions rules in new draft standard

The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) plans to allow companies to buy carbon removal credits to account for residual emissions in the near as well as long term, and also to scrap fixed-target setting boundaries for Scope 3 emissions, but the use of other voluntary carbon offsets was not included in a new draft of the organisation’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

EMEA

Full UK-EU ETS link-up may not be realistic, UK lawmaker concedes

A full link-up of the UK and EU emissions trading systems (ETSs) is not “realistic”, but the two sides should try and get as close as possible, a UK lawmaker conceded following a two-day meeting between British and EU parliamentarians on Tuesday.

UK opposition leader starts retreat from “impossible” 2050 net zero goal

Britain’s goal for net zero emissions by 2050 is “impossible” to achieve, lacks a proper plan, and is driving up the country’s energy costs and reliance on countries that “do not share our values” — namely, China — the leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, said on Tuesday.

Germany anchors net zero by 2045 goal in constitution

The German Bundestag voted through a historic finance package on Tuesday that introduced a reference to the country’s net zero by 2045 goal into its constitution.

EU’s Industrial Decarbonisation Bank to consider CCS among other low-carbon technologies, official says

It’s too early to say which types of technologies will receive support under the European Commission’s upcoming Industrial Decarbonisation Bank, due in over a year, but the potential candidates include carbon capture and storage (CCS), an EU official said on Tuesday.

Europe starting to see structural decline in transport emissions -NGO

Thanks to electric cars driven by EU CO2 standards, European transport emissions have dipped, said campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) in a report on Tuesday. Increased air travel risks undoing the savings however, it added.

EU lawmakers push for action on energy-intensive industries

Members of the European Parliament are urging action to support the EU’s energy-intensive industries, voicing concerns that persistently high energy prices and regulatory hurdles are undermining their global competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts.

Euro Markets: EUAs post late rally amid another headline surge in UKAs as markets await news on Ukraine ceasefire

European carbon prices moved in a comparatively narrow range for much of Tuesday, before rising steeply in the wake of another UKA rally fuelled by headlines and as the effect of March options open interest continued to grow, while energy markets waited for the outcome of talks between the US and Russian leaders over a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

Kenya’s forthcoming carbon markets framework contested but promising -investor

Kenya’s 2023 carbon markets bill remains tied up in the legislature, but it will ultimately embody a pleasantly surprising level of expertise and focus, a Nairobi-based climate tech investor told the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference in New York on Tuesday.

FEATURE: Renovating brings big CO2 savings compared to building new

Renovating buildings to be more efficient brings significant potential for carbon savings over building new, though also comes with a number of challenges as experienced by the owners of large conservation property portfolios.

Northern Ireland will have to tackle farming emissions to reach net zero -CCC

Northern Ireland will have to tackle its highest-emitting sector — agriculture — by providing incentives for farmers to decarbonise, in order to achieve a 77% emissions reduction by 2040 and reach net zero by 2050, the UK’s independent climate advisor said on Wednesday.

Funding barriers slow UK building sector decarbonisation efforts -report

Efforts to cut emissions from the UK’s building sector are being hampered by persistent funding gaps and fragmented policy, according to a new report.

Saudi, Finnish firms team up to use microalgae carbon capture solutions across Middle East and India

A carbon advisory firm headquartered in Saudi Arabia has partnered with a Finland-based cleantech company to deploy integrated microalgae-sequestered carbon capture technology across the Middle East and India.

AMERICAS

WCI Markets: California lawmakers amend bill to scrap ETS extension, raise price ceiling

California lawmakers this week amended one of the bills introduced to cement the state legislature’s intent to extend the cap-and-trade programme past 2030, stripping reauthorisation language to instead adjust price ceiling provisions under the scheme.

EPA rules at risk of repeal could double emissions reductions in US power sector -study

Power sector emissions reductions will double by 2040 if the Trump administration maintains the Biden-era power plant regulations, according to a new study.

Washington lawmakers consider increased carbon intensity reduction targets under clean fuels programme

Washington’s senate committee on Wednesday will consider a bill that aims to adjust carbon intensity (CI) reduction targets under the state’s Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS).

Several US state lawmakers propose clean fuel standards

A number of state lawmakers have proposed clean fuel standards in the 2025-26 legislative session, including one that contains language for policymakers to consider linkage with jurisdictions such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

Wisconsin attempts again to legislate path to net zero by 2050

Wisconsin lawmakers introduced legislation Monday aiming to create a plan for the state to hit an emissions reduction target for 2030 and net zero in 2050.

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to regulate CCS

Ohio Republican lawmakers recently introduced a bill aiming to establish a regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage (CCS) within the state.

BC gov’t forest carbon methodology unclear, not transparent, watchdog says

The BC Ministry of Forests did not use defined methodologies to calculate consistent and transparent forest carbon projections, a government watchdog said in an audit published Tuesday.

‘Big Six’ Canadian bank doubles carbon trading business to $17 bln

One of Canada’s largest banks traded $17 billion worth of allowances in North American and European compliance carbon markets last year, according to a new report, almost double the value of its trading in 2023.

Brazilian insurers launch legal battle against govt’s carbon credit investment mandate

The National Confederation of Insurance Companies (CNseg) has challenged Brazil’s new carbon credit investment mandate in the Federal Supreme Court (STF).

Dominican Republic receives $85 mln for energy transition, envisions creditting

A multilateral investment fund unveiled recently a $85 million investment plan aimed at transforming the energy infrastructure of the Dominican Republican and generating transition carbon credits.

UPDATE – New US construction technology undergoes emissions testing

(Updated with emissions data) A CO2 reduction technology significantly slashed emissions from the US road construction process, initial findings from a trial showed.

ASIA PACIFIC

First NZ ETS auction of 2025 fails in another bidless round

The first New Zealand ETS auction for 2025 has failed to clear, with no one showing up to bid, in line with market expectations.

Chinese regulators reiterate support for domestic green certificate market

Chinese regulators on Tuesday issued a notice to support the development of the Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) market, as the country continues to enhance its growing renewables market.

Malaysian CCUS bill will increase emissions, provides no legal recourse, watchdog warns

A Malaysia-based environmental watchdog said this week the nation’s newly announced carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) laws will ramp up rather than cut emissions, and expressed alarm over its restrictive national security provisions that could prevent legal action being launched if a project goes wrong.

China’s power system can achieve negative emissions by 2060, but long-term policy planning needed -research

China’s power system could achieve negative emissions of 550 million tonnes per year by 2060, but long-term policy planning is needed for large-scale technology deployment, according to a recent paper.

Trading company appoints new Singapore-based MD

An environmental and energy commodities trading company has named a new managing director for the APAC region, based in Singapore.

VOLUNTARY

Cloudy Scope 3 emissions data preventing companies from reaching sustainability goals, survey finds

Insufficient data and a lack of clarity about how to track Scope 3 emissions is blocking companies from achieving their sustainability goals, a survey of sustainability leaders has found.

Full custody over DAC supply chain “critical” to secure financing -developer

Direct air capture (DAC) projects could attract more funding from banks and other financiers if developers took control over the entire DAC supply chain, an integrated developer told a New York conference Monday.

DAC needs faster iteration, support industries to spike adoption -analyst

Direct air capture (DAC) faces iteration and value chain roll-out challenges as proponents of the technology attempt to increase adoption, attendees heard in New York on Tuesday at the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference.

Carbon removal standard launches new platform to speed certification process

A carbon removal standard has unveiled a new platform designed to transform the carbon credit industry by speeding up the verification process.

Natural carbon storage declines threaten global climate goals, says study

The Earth’s ability to naturally store CO2 is declining, in a trend that is exacerbating the global climate crisis and putting international emissions targets at risk, according to a new study.

Fund secures $175 million to scale AFOLU carbon investment

A fund has secured $175 million through forging partnerships with an aim to accelerate investment in natural climate solutions.

Carbon market players launch protocol to standardise credit data and governance

A group of 30 firms, non-profits, and public sector bodies on Tuesday launched a global initiative to create a protocol to standardise data definitions and rules for carbon crediting projects.

AVIATION/SHIPPING

States have legal options to reduce aviation emissions despite US federal challenges -report

States considering regulations to lower aviation emissions, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates, can minimise legal risks of federal preemption by carefully structuring policies, according to a new report examining viable state-level strategies.

INTERNATIONAL

Asset manager launches $1 bln private credit strategy to support climate investments

The alternative investments arm of a large US-headquartered asset manager has launched a dedicated private credit strategy focused on financing climate and environmental businesses, securing $1 billion in initial institutional equity commitments.

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SBTN launches first science-based targets for oceans

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched its first ocean-related targets, focusing on the seafood sector.

Nature marketplace pilot launches in UK’s Cornwall

An online marketplace pilot for nature projects that benefit carbon, wildlife, and water, including biodiversity net gain (BNG) and focused on the Cornwall region of the UK, has been launched in collaboration with the government.

Biodiversity Pulse: Tuesday March 18, 2025

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NEW REPORT

How offtake agreements are shaping the future of biochar: Long-term offtake agreements are transforming the biochar carbon removal market — securing supply, stabilizing prices, and providing financial certainty. Supercritical’s latest report, Locked in or Left Behind?, explores key shifts in procurement strategies and what they mean for the future of carbon removal. With 62% of high-quality biochar credits for 2025 already committed and prices rising 18% in 2024, securing an offtake could be the key to guaranteeing supply and price stability.

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EVENTS

North American Carbon World (NACW) – Mar. 25-27, Los Angeles – The annual NACW conference addresses the most pressing issues in climate policy and carbon markets to the largest gathering of climate professionals in North America. NACW 2025 will dive into major new policies and developments that will shape and scale carbon markets and climate solutions with integrity and ambition. In addition to outstanding speakers, discussions, and insights, NACW provides premier networking opportunities with an active and engaged audience of carbon professionals. Join us for the content, community, and connections for successfully navigating the low-carbon landscape and advancing market-based climate solutions. www.nacwconference.com

European Climate Summit – Apr. 1-3, Lisbon – To kick off our Annual Regional Climate Summit Series of this year, we at IETA look forward to welcoming delegates this Spring to our flagship European Climate Summit (ECS) 2025, taking place at the Pavilhao Carlos Lopes. ECS will take place amid a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, even as carbon markets in the EU and globally 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 our discussion. Be part of the conversation driving the next phase of carbon market evolution. Join us at ECS 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

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BITE-SIZED UPDATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

AMERICAS

Renewable rollback – US President Donald Trump revoked several executive orders (EOs) issued by former President Biden on Mar. 14, including EOs that supported domestic production of solar panels and electric heat pumps, reversing policies that facilitated their manufacturing under the Defence Production Act. President Trump also ordered reductions to multiple federal entities, including the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars at the Smithsonian, a nonpartisan think tank which focuses on climate change and Arctic research.

Regulation rebellion – A coalition of 137 energy, agriculture, and transportation industry groups urged Congress on Monday to block California’s vehicle regulations, which include mandates for electric vehicle adoption and a ban on new gasoline-powered and hybrid vehicle sales by 2035. In a letter to congressional leaders, the organisations argued that these policies, adopted by multiple states, restrict consumer choice, increase reliance on foreign supply chains, and pose risks to national security. They supported US EPA’s decision to submit the regulations for congressional review, contending that such sweeping rules should be determined at the federal level rather than dictated by California.

Offsets optimised – Northern Trust, a US-based financial services company, has been selected by Bayer, a multinational company focused on pharmaceuticals and agriculture, to provide digital lifecycle management for its voluntary carbon credits programme. Bayer will use The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem, a digital platform, to record, track, and facilitate transactions of verified carbon credits, linking them to their US state of origin and vintage year. The initiative aims to support Bayer’s Crop Science division, which promotes regenerative agriculture through its ForGround platform, offering incentives for farmers adopting sustainable practices.

Forest plan partnership – The Brazilian Forestry Service (FSB) has signed a cooperation agreement with PlanaFlor – an initiative of non-profit Environmental Exchange of Rio de Janeiro (BVRio) and the Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development (FBDS) for strategic implementation of the Forest Code – to drive environmental regularisation and enhance economic incentives for the conservation of native vegetation in Brazil. This partnership seeks to develop strategic actions within PlanaFlor, and through the agreement, the institutions commit to jointly formulate strategies to promote the environmental regularisation of rural properties and encourage mechanisms for “Legal Reserve” compensation, such as Environmental Reserve Credits (CRAs). Furthermore, the cooperation includes activities aimed at improving regulations and instruments related to Environmental Regularisation Programmes (PRAs) and Degraded Area Recovery Projects (PRADAs), including enhancing procedures and public policies.

Carbon-free cargo – California and Shanghai transportation leaders convened Wednesday at the Port of Long Beach to advance efforts to decarbonise maritime trade through the development of a Green Shipping Corridor. The forum brought together representatives from California state agencies, the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Shanghai, as well as industry and environmental stakeholders to discuss infrastructure investments and policies necessary to support low- and zero-carbon shipping. The collaboration builds on previous agreements between California and Shanghai to promote clean transportation.

Advancing exemptions – An amended House Bill 1912 (HB 1912) passed its chamber of origin in Washington on Mar. 12 with a 93–4 vote. In its latest iteration, HB 1912 directed the state’s Department of Ecology (ECY) to publish guidelines by Oct. 1 for potentially eligible users of exempt agricultural fuel to receive compensation under the cap-and-trade programme. The substitute bill also mandated the ECY to maintain this exemption until Dec. 31, 2029. A previous version of this bill established reporting requirements for the sale of exempt fuels used for agricultural purposes under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), but the latest text scraps such provisions. HB 1912 is now being considered in the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee.

EMEA

Let’s party – The Dutch political parties GroenLinks and PvdA have announced plans to consult their members on strengthening their cooperation and potentially forming a new party. A joint congress on June 21 will allow members to vote on the proposal. GroenLinks President Katinka Eikelenboom highlighted widespread concern among progressive voters, while GroenLinks International Secretary Gebke van Gaal emphasised their commitment to green and left-wing politics in Europe. The European Green Party welcomed the move, with co-chair Ciaran Cuffe praising the alliance’s role in opposing the far-right Dutch government and defending democracy, human rights, and climate action. Co-chair Vula Tsetsi reiterated the importance of progressive alliances at all levels of governance. GroenLinks and PvdA formed an electoral alliance in 2023, finishing second to the far-right PVV. They also led in the 2024 European Parliament elections in the Netherlands, securing 21% of the vote. As the largest opposition force, they continue to challenge the Dutch governing coalition of PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB.

Green claims clarity, please – Trade association IETA is asking EU policymakers for clarity on the future use of emission reduction and removal credits, ahead of technical negotiations on the bloc’s Green Claims Directive. The proposed law would establish rules for substantiating business-to-consumer corporate environmental claims in the EU, including in the use of carbon credits. Members of the European Parliament are pushing to limit the use of carbon credits in corporate claims, and to set conditions on how credits can be used, going beyond disclosure requirements. In a statement on Tuesday, IETA argued that companies should be able to use emission reduction and removal credits for compensation claims that drive climate efforts. The claims should not be limited to the residual emissions at the point a company has reached net zero – as was proposed in the negotiations – because it would deter companies from acting, said IETA Managing Director Andrea Abrahams.

Renewable liquid gas – Europe could produce up to 27.4 mln tonnes (350 TWh) of renewable liquid gas (rLG) annually by 2050 – or enough to meet most of Europe’s current LPG demand, found a new report from Liquid Gas Europe on Tuesday. rLGs can reduce GHG emissions by more than 80% compared to traditional LPG, positioning them as a vital solution to decarbonise off-grid heating, industrial processes, and transport – particularly in rural areas and in industries where electrification is challenging. This makes rLGs critical in achieving Europe’s 2040 and 2050 climate targets, the trade association said. Feedstocks for production are primarily waste-based, such as agricultural residues, animals fats, and used cooking oils. The rLG supply prognosis is premised on “strong policy support and technological advancements”. (Liquid Gas Europe)

Target delay – UBS has pushed back its target to cut GHG emissions to net zero from 2025 to 2035, blaming its acquisition of crosstown rival Credit Suisse for the delay. The move, announced in UBS’s latest sustainability report published this week, reflected its “enlarged corporate real estate portfolio” following the state-orchestrated takeover of Credit Suisse in 2023. It follows HSBC’s decision to push back its net zero timeline to 2050, while banks and other large companies have been reassessing their climate commitments following the election of US Donald Trump in November. UBS remains a member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance however, despite withdrawals by JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup. Members of the group are set to vote in coming weeks on whether to ditch the pledge to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, and instead settle for warming of 2C. (FT)

Carbon project template – The Russian registry of carbon units RSPP Committee on Climate Policy and Carbon Regulation has developed a unified template for the design and technical documentation of climate projects. The template is intended to simplify and cut the cost of project registration, making it more accessible to companies. To date, 50 climate projects have already been registered in the Russian registry, more than 32 mln carbon units have been issued, of which more than 20,000 have already been used to offset the carbon footprint, according to the statement on the registry website. The template minimises potential errors and complies with national carbon standards. It was developed with the support of the Russian operator of the carbon unit registry — JSC Kontur.

Scottish trees – Extensive work is underway in Scotland to plant more than half a million trees on university land to absorb 1 mln tonnes of carbon and create a natural haven. The planting project will take place across land in Stirlingshire and the Pentland Hills Regional Park owned by the University of Edinburgh. Some 570,000 saplings are being planted across about 5,600 ha of land, of which 4,800 ha is owned by partners, with aims to combat climate change by restoring peatland and expanding forest. However, recent studies from other Scottish institutions, have shown that tree planting, especially in certain ecosystems like heather moorland, might not always lead to net carbon sequestration, as soil carbon losses can outweigh the carbon stored in the trees, particularly in the first few decades. In one Scottish study over a period of 39 years, planting native trees on heather moorlands, with large soil carbon stores, found no evidence of net carbon sequestration. The University of Edinburgh project has been approved by Scottish Forestry. (the Scotsman)

ASIA PACIFIC

Risk assessment – South Korean banks and other financial institutions may lose nearly 46 trillion won ($31.83 bln) by around 2100 if the country fails to properly address climate change, the central bank said Tuesday, according to Yonhap. If the government belatedly pushes for net-zero policies after 2030, their losses would amount to around 40 tln won, according to a climate stress test conducted by the Bank of Korea (BOK). However, the losses would be as low as 27 tln won if the government achieves its zero emission targets by 2050 or reduces carbon emissions by half by that time, the test showed.

House of cards – Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is planning to exit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), following a Wall Street-led exodus that has gone global, according to a Bloomberg report. A spokesperson for MUFJ told the news agency that the bank has yet to come to a decision. Meanwhile, NZBA is considering rolling back its mitigation target to just above 2C, from 1.5C at present, a former member said at an event in New York on Monday. Sumitomo and Nomura Holdings exited the alliance recently, leaving Mizuho as the only Japanese megabank in the group.

Rice project – Japanese agricultural firm Suzunari has teamed up with Tsuda Bussan to implement initiatives targeting the creation of J-Credits as part of their sustainable agricultural activities, the companies announced Tuesday. Suzunari will help farmers reduce GHG emissions by extending the length of paddy field drainage, according to the statement. The Norinchukin Bank supported the matching of the two companies in this collaboration.

Aussie rules – Australian project developer Wilderlands has sold over 100,000 voluntary biodiversity credits in less than four months through its partnership with Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), it said in a post on LinkedIn. The figure follows Wilderlands saying it had sold 70,000 biodiversity credits in the three months up to Dec. 2024 under the same mechanism. In Sep. 2024 it launched an ‘Extended Impact’ solution, selling Wilderlands’ Biological Diversity Units alongside an equal number of carbon units on the TEM online marketplace.

Sweet credits – US-based soil carbon developer Boomitra has partnered with EID Parry, an Indian sugar producer, to advance sustainable sugarcane farming practices in the South Asian nation by equipping farmers with regenerative agricultural tools, improving soil health, and unlocking access to carbon finance. The partnership will leverage cutting-edge technology to quantify and certify soil carbon sequestration, enabling farmers to earn income through verified carbon credits while playing a critical role in reducing global GHG emissions, the developer said in a statement.

Mates rates – A forestry programme financed by Norway is attracting criticism for appointing to key positions personnel with little climate experience. Mongabay reports that Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has appointed several members of his own party to key positions. The FOLU Net Sink 2030 initiative which is designed to reduce forestry emissions from the sector and forests to absorb more carbon than they release. The paper also reports the salaries, up to $3,000 a month, are considered much too high for the relative positions.

INVESTMENT

Leaving the table – Sarasin & Partners has divested from Equinor, citing the oil major’s failure to align its strategy with global climate goals. The British asset manager first invested in the company in 2021 and played a major role in the Climate Action 100+ initiative, as well as leading investor talks with Equinor over its emissions concerns. The decision by Sarasin highlights its frustration with the board’s resistance to align Equinor with the 1.5C Paris aligned pathway. In February, Equinor cut its clean energy targets, lowering its projected clean energy capacity to 10-12 GW by 2030, down from the previous target of 12-16 GW. The move came in the wake of peers BP and Shell watering down their climate goals last year. (BusinessGreen)

SCIENCE & TECH

UNDP upgrade – Countries using the National Carbon Registry of the United National Development Programme (UNDP) now have the option of using Hedera Guardian, which provides auditable, traceable, and reproducible records that document the process and lifecycle of environmental assets. The Guardian enables Digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) and enforces on-chain methodologies, ensuring that credit issuance and transfers are immutable and tamper-proof. The UNDG has partnered with Xeptagon to leverage the Hedera public distributed ledger network.

AVIATION

Account for your SAF – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has improved its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Initially, CO2 Connect will apply equal per-passenger emission reductions across an airline’s network, meaning that all flights will benefit from an equal (percentage) reduction based on total SAF purchases. But in future enhancements, the ability to allocate per-passenger SAF emission reductions to specific routes will be added, the organisation wrote in an emailed statement Tuesday. The news follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology, which includes specific accounting rules and practices on how to include SAF in per-passenger CO2 data. IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data contrasting with other calculators that primarily rely on modeled averages. Some 60 airlines now contribute data to CO2 Connect.

AND FINALLY…

Isle of eels – A marine nature reserve could be created off the coast of the Isle of Man to protect blue carbon habitats through safeguarding newly discovered eelgrass beds and saltmarsh habitats, Isle of Man Today reported. A consultation on the issue is running until Apr. 25 with three different options for how the reserve is created. Eelgrass beds and saltmarshes store atmospheric carbon while supporting biodiversity and coastal protection, a spokesperson for the government’s environmental department said.

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