VCM MONTHLY DATA: Olympics lift August voluntary carbon retirements to break seasonal trend
Credit retirements across the four main registries in the voluntary carbon market saw an unseasonal boost in August, driven by strong activity from the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Read MoreUK acknowledges flagship carbon capture programme faces challenges staying on track
The director of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the UK government acknowledged at a conference on Tuesday that the country faces challenges meeting its capacity targets.
Read MoreLongship carbon capture project near-complete, on track for 2025 start, confirms Norwegian oil minister
Norway’s pioneering Longship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project is now 80% complete and on-track to begin operations next year, according to the country’s oil minister.
Read MoreGlobal soy standard unveils update to align with new EU deforestation law
A global certifier of sustainable soy and corn production is consulting on an update to its standard that will allow companies to demonstrate that they align with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Turkish businesses unprepared for CBAM, says carbon startup founder
Turkish businesses are “not ready” to comply with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), according to a carbon startup founder who warned some companies could go bankrupt if they don’t plan ahead.
Read MoreVCMI opens consultation on its Scope 3 Emissions Guidance amid plea for the SBTi to follow suit
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) officially launched a public consultation on its Beta Scope 3 Emissions Guidance on Thursday, with the VCMI executive director expressing hope that SBTi would align with its carbon crediting guidance.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Brazil by far the most affected by Verra’s new consolidated REDD+ carbon methodology
Brazil’s carbon sector is set to be most affected by the changes to the REDD+ project assessment methodologies by credit certifier Verra, according to new data analysis carried out by Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreCarbon ratings agency announces new engagement push across emerging markets
A carbon ratings agency is to make its headline ratings available on a Latin America-based registry platform, aiming to increase engagement in emerging markets.
Read MoreSeven carbon removal firms complete accelerator programme led by Berlin-based marketplace
Seven carbon removal (CDR) companies have completed an accelerator programme led by a German carbon credit marketplace.
Read MoreCarbon ratings agency partners with UAE bank to ‘bring transparency’ to carbon markets
A carbon ratings agency has partnered with a bank to “bring transparency to carbon markets in the UAE”, the two companies said on Monday.
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