Few dairy, coffee companies set methane targets for 2030 -report
Just three of 23 assessed dairy and coffee companies have published methane reduction targets for 2030, according to a report released this week.
Read MoreNew guide offers recommendations for agricultural biomass-based CDR sourcing
A new guide released on Thursday by a New York-based advisory firm set out criteria for buyers sourcing agricultural residues for biomass-based carbon removals (CDR), citing the need for safeguards around soil health, livelihoods, and credit integrity.
Read MoreCarbon project financier expects Vietnam LOA by year-end, sees airlines returning to CORSIA market after oil shock
A Canada-headquartered carbon project financier expects its Vietnam household devices programme to secure an governmental Article 6 Letter of Authorisation (LOA) before year-end, potentially positioning the initiative among the first projects approved under the Southeast Asian country’s new international carbon trading framework.
Read MoreCalifornia issues more than 75k offset credits without DEBs
The California regulator issued fewer than 75,500 compliance-grade offsets over the most recent reporting period, with no direct environmental benefits (DEBs) to the state, according to data released on Wednesday.
Read MorePolicymakers should pursue integration of North American carbon markets -report
US policymakers should align voluntary and compliance carbon markets around common standards and infrastructure to improve market efficiency, a public policy group reported.
Read MoreAI methods applied to GHG data need stronger standards -expert
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help fill GHG data gaps, but may also amplify uncertainty and reduce transparency if not carefully validated, a webinar heard on Tuesday.
Read MoreAnti-deforestation initiatives may fail without transparency reforms -report
Illicit financial flows linked to timber trade mispricing may be higher than previously estimated, averaging $289 million annually in Cameroon and $214 mln in Brazil, according to a new report.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA benchmark prices dive more than 15% as EU review, jet fuel costs sap demand
Prices for Phase 1 CORSIA-eligible carbon credits continued to fall last week as uncertainty around the international aviation offsetting scheme and persistently high jet fuel prices weighed on market sentiment, pushing thoughts of future compliance lower down carriers’ list of priorities.
Read MoreFEATURE: Bipartisan US reforestation bill could strengthen pipeline for carbon, nature projects -experts
A bipartisan US proposal to expand reforestation infrastructure support could ease long-standing supply bottlenecks constraining nature and carbon projects, observers told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreCFTC: Producers expand, financial institutions continue pull back in CCAs, RGAs
Emitters and financial players appear on opposite sides of the fence following the latest US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reference period, with each shortening and lengthening their positions, respectively for overall net holdings in California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) and RGGI Allowances (RGAs), data showed.
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