Experts warn CCP-approved REDD carbon methodologies risk significant over-crediting, leave integrity body
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)’s quality assessment process has been put under the spotlight after current and former experts of the stakeholder initiative’s expert panel warned that three recently-approved REDD methodologies could produce “large volumes” of over-crediting, with several members stepping away from the organisation.
Read MoreNew partnership targets full-chain carbon capture and storage solutions
A carbon capture technology developer has partnered with a carbon storage provider to offer an integrated solution for reducing industrial emissions, the two companies announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreCarbon savings from clean tech “vastly outweigh” mining impact -study
The total carbon footprint of mining and refining critical raw materials (CRMs) is set to skyrocket 155% by 2035 if no action is taken to reduce environmental impact – but the carbon savings enabled by CRMs outweigh those emissions by a factor of 80, according to a new study.
Read MorePoland puts energy security on top of EU presidency agenda, sidelining climate
Poland is preparing to take over the EU’s six-month rotating presidency at a time of war, the country’s minister of state assets told an EU audience on Monday, saying “immediate security considerations” should take precedence over climate in these troubled times.
Read MoreJapanese climate tech company acquires software firm to improve emissions data accuracy
A Tokyo-based climate tech company has acquired a software firm to streamline emissions data collection and improve the accuracy of primary data, it announced Tuesday.
Read MoreAustralia consults on sunsetting unused ACCU methods
The Australian government is seeking feedback on how carbon credit methodologies that have not been taken up should be retired.
Read MoreCalifornia regulators delay decision on profit cap for oil refiners
A California agency told media outlets it would be delaying a key decision on implementing the governor’s plan to cap oil refiners’ profits.
Read MoreWestern Canadian business groups file legal challenge against federal greenwashing law
Two Western Canadian business associations filed a lawsuit against the federal government claiming that a recent law designed to tackle greenwashing violated fundamental Canadian rights.
Read MoreIndustry veteran launches new Houston-based environmental brokerage, consulting firm
A financial markets veteran has started a new Houston-based brokerage and consulting firm specialising in environmental credit solutions.
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