Shell veteran becomes CEO of large ESG solutions player

Published 10:43 on January 23, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:27 on January 23, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Bavardage, EMEA, International

A Shell veteran has been appointed chief executive of a global environmental solutions service provider that saw revenues of almost $6 billion last year.

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Carbon exchange confirms staff layoffs

Published 10:19 on January 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:24 on January 19, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Other APAC, Voluntary

Singapore-based Climate Impact X (CIX) had to let staff go last year but in a statement to Carbon Pulse Thursday said it had to “adjust [its] internal structure to ensure the team is aligned with the roles and skills necessary to support our business priorities.”

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INTERVIEW: RECs to be major component of STX Asia Pacific expansion

Published 05:53 on January 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:18 on January 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Other APAC

Amsterdam-headquartered STX is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific from the Singapore headquarters it established in 2021, seeing a strong pipeline of growth with a focus on renewable energy.

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Jarden head of commodities “on gardening leave” as merger looms

Published 02:55 on January 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:15 on January 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, New Zealand

The head of New Zealand’s Jarden Commodities has left the company and is currently on “gardening leave”, as parts of the wider company are set to merge with several financial entities.

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Carbon Pulse appoints new European editorial management team as co-founder departs

Published 12:56 on January 15, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:22 on January 16, 2024  / /  Africa, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping, UK ETS, Voluntary

Carbon Pulse has grown its European editorial management team with two new hires and an internal promotion, as the company prepares for the departure of one of its co-founders.

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John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy

Published 22:37 on January 13, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:45 on January 14, 2024  / /  Americas, Bavardage, Climate Talks, International, US

John Kerry will leave his posting as the Biden administration’s climate envoy in late winter or early spring, multiple media sources have confirmed.

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China appoints new climate envoy as Xie Zhenhua steps down

Published 08:57 on January 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:57 on January 12, 2024  /  Asia Pacific, Bavardage, China, Climate Talks, International

China on Friday announced it has appointed a new special climate change envoy, as veteran Xie Zhenhua steps down for health reasons.

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North America’s largest carbon offset developer names two new co-CEOs

Published 17:27 on January 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:27 on January 10, 2024  / /  Americas, Bavardage, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

North America’s largest forest carbon offset developer has promoted two employees to the roles of co-CEO.

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Australian businessman bids to take over 100% of legacy carbon player

Published 11:04 on January 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:23 on January 9, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage

One of Australia’s early carbon project developers has received an all-cash, off market takeover offer from Avatar Industries, a private entity controlled by an Australian businessman who already owns a significant chunk of the company.

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Argentina carbon exchange announcement is incorrect, says market operator reported to be involved

Published 02:43 on December 20, 2023  /  Last updated at 14:24 on December 20, 2023  /  Americas, Bavardage, International, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

A new carbon trading exchange is allegedly being launched in Argentina, according to multiple media sources, but one of the companies reported to be involved says the announcement is not correct.

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