CAR poaches next president from Verra senior leadership

Published 19:00 on February 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 20:25 on February 14, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Canada, EMEA, International, Nature-based, South & Central, US, Voluntary

Voluntary carbon market (VCM) standard Climate Action Reserve (CAR) announced Friday the selection of its next president – a market veteran currently serving as senior leadership at competitor Verra.

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Australia govt appoints industry veterans to Clean Energy Regulator

Published 08:14 on February 13, 2025  /  Last updated at 08:14 on February 13, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage

The federal government has added four part-time board members to Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER), it announced Thursday.

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Former US CFTC chair who led VCM oversight effort departs agency

Published 17:36 on February 11, 2025  /  Last updated at 17:36 on February 11, 2025  / /  Americas, Bavardage, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

The former head of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) who led the agency’s efforts to oversee voluntary carbon market (VCM) derivatives left the agency last week, and has been replaced by an acting chair.

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UN SBSTA vice-chair moves to commodities trading firm

Published 18:04 on February 5, 2025  /  Last updated at 18:04 on February 5, 2025  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, International, Kyoto Mechanisms, Paris Article 6, South & Central, Voluntary

The former vice-chair of the UN’s Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) has moved to a new role at financial services provider and commodities trader.

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Former Shell trader launches carbon removal firm

Published 10:47 on February 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:47 on February 4, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Other APAC, Voluntary

A former Shell trader has left the oil major to establish his own company, which uses agricultural waste to remove carbon emissions.

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Global project developer looking to expand into Australian carbon market

Published 02:05 on February 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:05 on February 4, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage

A major global carbon project developer is on the hunt for a project director in Australia, saying it is looking to grow its presence in the country’s carbon market.

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Senior carbon trader leaves Trafigura

Published 15:54 on February 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:54 on February 3, 2025  /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Other APAC, Voluntary

A senior figure at Trafigura’s carbon trading desk has left the company, Carbon Pulse has learned.

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Carbon Pulse launches new Article 6 Portal

Published 14:16 on February 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:16 on February 3, 2025  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage, Canada, China, Climate Talks, Data Dive, EMEA, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, Other Content, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US, Voluntary

In another step towards a more comprehensive data offering, Carbon Pulse has launched a free-access Article 6 Portal tracking international carbon market developments under the Paris Agreement. 

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APAC carbon credit provider appoints new CEO

Published 21:30 on January 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 08:06 on January 29, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage, Other APAC

An Asia Pacific carbon credit provider has appointed a new CEO, with the current chief moving to a new role as the company expands its project development work, the developer announced Thursday.

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South Pole unveils new advisory board to guide revamp

Published 10:28 on January 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:28 on January 29, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Bavardage, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

Large carbon asset developer and consultancy South Pole has announced a new strategic advisory board to help it usher in a new era with a focus on removals and Article 6 markets.

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