Australia invests $25 mln in credit generating feed additive technology for livestock sector

Published 10:55 on April 15, 2026 / Last updated at 10:55 on April 15, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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The Australian government has invested around A$35 million ($25 mln) in feed additive technologies for the livestock industry to drive down emissions while creating carbon credits, it announced Wednesday.

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Second Safeguard compliance year sees 10.8 mln ACCUs surrendered

Published 05:12 on April 15, 2026 / Last updated at 08:26 on April 15, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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The second compliance cycle of Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism has seen entities retire 13.4 mln emissions units surrendered, with covered emissions falling 2.3%, according to data published Wednesday.

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Asia, Latin America drive 2025 global carbon market growth, report finds

Published 16:30 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 15:55 on April 17, 2026 / and / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks)

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Global carbon market coverage and revenues climbed to fresh highs last year as emissions trading systems (ETSs) continued to spread and deepen across major economies, according to the 2026 status report from the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP).

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Most Asian carbon markets unlikely to hit EU CBAM price levels, say experts

Published 13:46 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 13:46 on April 14, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Most of Asia’s carbon pricing systems will not approach the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price levels of around €75 per tonne, experts said Tuesday.

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EU CBAM to have limited impact on Asian countries that implement effective carbon pricing, report says

Published 08:31 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 08:31 on April 14, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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As the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters into force, Asian countries are accelerating the development of domestic carbon pricing policies to keep revenues at home, rather than paying a levy at the EU border, according to a report.

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BRIEFING: Savanna fire method sees supply concerns managed, but market uncertainties remain

Published 06:24 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 07:50 on April 14, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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The two new savanna fire management (SFM) methods signed off on Friday have addressed long-standing supply impacts participants feared it could have on Australia’s carbon market, according to experts, though other risks in the scheme remain.

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Carbon ratings agency launches operations in Japan

Published 02:06 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 02:06 on April 14, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A carbon ratings company has established a new entity in Japan and is already serving local corporates and market participants, it announced Tuesday.

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South Korea considers changes in free allowance allocation criteria

Published 10:52 on April 13, 2026 / Last updated at 10:52 on April 13, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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South Korea is seeking public input on a proposal that will likely enable allocation of additional free allowances to some of those regulated by the national emissions trading scheme.

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NZ Market: NZU prices climbs to two-month high off the back of buying pressure

Published 07:13 on April 13, 2026 / Last updated at 07:13 on April 13, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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Pressure from buyers caught sellers by surprise last week, sending New Zealand allowance prices to a two-month high.

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INTERVIEW: Australian govt determined to pass ACCU Scheme reforms by year end, minister says

Published 21:00 on April 12, 2026 / Last updated at 10:08 on April 10, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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Long-awaited legislative reforms to Australia’s carbon market will not be interrupted by the ongoing energy crisis, as the government looks to better integrate the scheme with other policies, according to Assistant Minister Josh Wilson.

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