DATA DIVE: Why the VCM might only recover in 2026
The voluntary carbon market is in a slump, characterised by low trade volumes and largely sluggish prices, as a consistent flow of bad press around projects has put off potential buyers.
Read MoreGaps in UK carbon accounting regulations make tracking emissions more complicated, says report
Gaps in UK carbon accounting regulation are making it more complicated to track UK emissions, according to a new report.
Read MoreBRIEFING: How regulation is becoming ‘a major issue’ for all carbon market participants
Regulation is becoming a major risk for carbon market participants in a growing number of jurisdictions, experts said at a panel discussion on Tuesday organised by Gold Standard.
Read MoreCarbon removal sector booms in 2024 with more sales in H1 than across entirety of 2023
This year has seen interest in durable carbon removal (CDR) credits soar, with more private sales recorded between January and June than there were across the entirety of 2023, according to a new report.
Read MoreVCM report: Slight lift in voluntary carbon market prices reflects CCP buzz
There was a slight lift in trading prices across several key indices in the voluntary carbon market last week, reflecting the ongoing interest in the impact of Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) on the market.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: What decarbonising the UK power grid by 2030 would look like
The cornerstone of the new UK government’s climate policy – to accelerate the country’s target for 100% clean power to 2030 – has proven divisive, with those who believe it to be pricey and unachievable on one side, against others who say it will be hard, but is worth a shot.
Read MoreNew govt could boost UK green gilt market, says report
A new Labour government in the UK could boost the green gilt market, a new report published on Thursday has found.
Read MoreBlockchain carbon trading firm to acquire marketplace specialising in large-scale CDR projects
A carbon trading tech startup will acquire another firm specialising in large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects, the two companies have announced.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Green is the colour of growth for new Labour government, says expert panel
The UK’s new Labour government looks set to pursue a more climate-friendly agenda with a commitment to green growth opportunities, according to an expert panel gathered in the wake of last week’s general election.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Retirements in voluntary carbon market hold up in H1 2024 offering tentative signs of resilience
Carbon credit retirement volumes across the four main registries broadly held up in the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period last year, despite fresh scandals hitting the sector.
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