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Embattled project developer C-Quest Capital files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Published 23:57 on February 28, 2025 / Last updated at 23:57 on February 28, 2025 / Mike Szabo / Americas, Bavardage, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

Embattled carbon project developer C-Quest Capital and its affiliated entities this week filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in a Delaware court, citing financial distress and insufficient capital to sustain operations.

Carbon Pulse continues to strengthen reporting teams with new hires, promotions

Published 22:42 on February 28, 2025 / Last updated at 22:55 on February 28, 2025 / Carbon Pulse / Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Biodiversity, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Other Content, Paris Article 6, RINs & LCFS, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

Carbon Pulse has further strengthened its team of carbon market, climate policy, nature, and biodiversity reporters with a series of new hires and internal promotions.

Carbon market veteran debuts app for individual investors

Published 10:29 on February 18, 2025 / Last updated at 13:56 on February 18, 2025 / Arshreet Singh / Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Voluntary

A carbon market veteran on Tuesday launched a new mobile app that will allow retail investors to participate in what has historically been a corporate-dominated market.

CAR poaches next president from Verra senior leadership

Published 19:00 on February 14, 2025 / Last updated at 20:25 on February 14, 2025 / Graham Gibson / 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.

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 / Mark Tilly / Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage

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

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 / Graham Gibson / 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.

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 / Alejandra Padin-Dujon / 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.

Former Shell trader launches carbon removal firm

Published 10:47 on February 4, 2025 / Last updated at 10:47 on February 4, 2025 / Nikita Pandey / 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.

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 / Mark Tilly / 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.

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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