Verra launches development of next round of methodologies, eyes super pollutants from refrigeration
Verra launched development of several new or revised standards, including a new methodology for avoiding super pollutant emissions from refrigeration systems.
Read MoreBeZero cites legal backing for EU ESG ratings compliance as July launch nears
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon said independent legal reviews have concluded its activities fall within the scope of the EU’s new ESG Ratings Regulation, as the company prepares to seek recognition under the regime ahead of its July implementation.
Read MoreStandard-setter finalises methodology for methane reductions from rice paddies
A standard-setting body has approved its methodology for cutting methane emissions from rice cultivation, saying it will expand the possibilities for high-integrity reductions from sustainable agriculture.
Read MoreTech giant opens carbon credit service to qualified UK companies seeking to cut climate impact
Tech giant expands access to its carbon credit service to qualified companies in the UK, offering businesses a new way to invest in ‘high-quality’ offsets as part of their broader decarbonisation strategies.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Carbon Markets Cannot Claim Integrity While Excluding Women
As carbon markets undergo an integrity reset, treating women’s inclusion as a co-benefit is no longer enough – inclusive finance can help make their contributions measurable, verifiable, and central to the credibility of carbon projects.
Read MoreCarbon removals sector shifts from hype to delivery amid growing supply constraints -report
A CO2 removal market that only a few years ago was dominated by climate-tech experimentation and future promises is entering a more mature, execution-focused phase, with investors, buyers, and policymakers increasingly prioritising delivery, financeability, and infrastructure over ambitious announcements, according to a new report.
Read MoreOceans-based decarbonisation NGO publishes roadmap to seaweed-based GHG reduction pathways
A non-profit focused on ocean-based decarbonisation published a resource on the responsible development and scale-up of seaweed-based products that could reduce GHG emissions across multiple sectors.
Read MoreUS CDR advocates, Indigenous non-profits launch guides to steward partnership alongside scale
An initiative aimed at supporting Tribal Nations in the US navigate the growing carbon removal (CDR) landscape launched on Tuesday three guides for ensuring decision-making around the sector reflects Tribal priorities and goals.
Read MoreBRIEFING: California CCUS, CDR rulemaking split over scope, liability, and market role
California’s proposed carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and removal (CDR) regulations have drawn competing calls for broader project eligibility, tighter definitions, stronger community safeguards, and lighter-touch treatment of federally regulated geologic storage, according to public comments submitted to state regulator ARB.
Read MoreWildfires push Canada’s forests towards becoming a net carbon source, study finds
Canada’s forests are being pushed towards becoming a net carbon source as wildfire activity intensifies, according to a recent study.
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