British engineering giant to sell a stake in nuclear business

Published 14:16 on August 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:16 on August 5, 2024  / /  EMEA, UK ETS

A British aerospace and defence company is set to sell a stake in its mini-nuclear power stations arm.

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Carbon project developer sees slight Q2 growth in voluntary credit pipeline, validates first project

Published 10:37 on August 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:37 on August 5, 2024  / /  Africa, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

A Dutch carbon project developer saw a slight rise in its carbon unit pipeline in Q2 and expects its first credit issuance by the end of this year, according to its latest results.

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New guide launches to provide insights into jurisdictional REDD+ carbon market

Published 12:35 on August 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:41 on August 2, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

A newly released document aims to provide guidance for stakeholders looking to implement jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programmes.

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Barriers set to block widespread expansion of carbon removal, survey finds

Published 16:57 on August 1, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:57 on August 1, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Voluntary

A survey on durable carbon removal (CDR) technologies released this week has warned that several hurdles exist that could block the necessary pace of expansion needed to meet critical climate goals.

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Accounting standards authority calls for feedback on CO2 reporting examples

Published 14:30 on August 1, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:30 on August 1, 2024  / /  EMEA, UK ETS, Voluntary

An accounting standards organisation is seeking views on eight illustrative examples of how companies should report climate risks.

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Brazilian agroforestry project loses nearly 18,000 tCO2e to drought

Published 11:59 on August 1, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:59 on August 1, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

A Brazilian afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) project lost 17,942 tonnes of CO2 equivalent due to drought between 2020 and 2023.

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Green materials developer appoints former Climeworks head of science as advisor

Published 15:50 on July 31, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:50 on July 31, 2024  / /  Bavardage, EMEA

An AI-focused startup that develops cleaner materials has appointed a new advisor from Climeworks, following a long career at ExxonMobil, the startup announced on Tuesday.

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Pakistan-based fashion company announces SBTi validation for near-term and net-zero goals

Published 15:24 on July 31, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:24 on July 31, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC, Voluntary

A sustainable fashion company based in Pakistan has received Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, the company said in a press release. 

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IFC pledges $50 mln to support Latin American reforestation effort

Published 14:17 on July 31, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:17 on July 31, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, US, Voluntary

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest $50 million in an effort to mobilise $1 billion for a reforestation strategy in Latin America, it announced Tuesday.

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ISS ESG releases new data set to help banks growing climate disclosure requirements

Published 13:01 on July 31, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:03 on July 31, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, International, US

ISS STOXX, a group of companies providing research and technology for capital market participants, has added a new data set to its suite of ESG climate solutions, to support banks and insurance companies in complying with mandatory climate-related disclosure frameworks, it announced on Wednesday.

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