VCM Report: Nature-based curve stretches out amid demand for new vintages
VERs were steady for prompt and nearby offset prices this week, maintaining the uptick seen at the end of the previous week, while later dated vintages for nature-based credits climbed higher.
Read MoreVCM Report: Standard offset prices pick up to close gap to bespoke market
The market turned a corner at the end of the week, with standard offsets prices jumping higher to close the gap on a bespoke market that has been more successful in resisting the bearish trend.
Read MoreUPDATE – Xpansiv to buy Evolution Markets to create carbon powerhouse
A powerhouse is being created in the global carbon markets with Xpansiv, a major platform for environmental markets, announcing Thursday it is acquiring Evolution Markets, one of the world’s largest emissions brokerages.
Read MorePrice gap widening between OTC and futures market for new nature-based VERs
Nature-based, standardised spot and futures VER values remained in the doldrums Wednesday amid inflation-triggered economic uncertainty, widening the gap below a bespoke voluntary carbon market (VCM) where prices are climbing higher for newer vintage credits.
Read MoreVerra proposes tough KYC checks for tokenising VCS credits
Crypto companies must undertake extensive know-your-counterparty (KYC) checks if they wish to tokenise Verra credits in the future, the registry has proposed.
Read MoreNew carbon offset protocol on bio-oil sequestration promises durable removals
A US-based firm on Tuesday released the first in a series of “science-led” standards for carbon removals in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), with the new protocol for bio-oil sequestration promising permanent emissions sequestration in contrast to some nature-based solutions.
Read MoreICE to launch 10 nature-based futures, extending hedging to vintage 2030
Ten new nature-based offset futures will be introduced by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in mid-August as it looks to snatch market share from rival Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) by adopting a longer timeframe for companies looking to hedge their carbon emission exposure
Read MoreJust one-fifth of VER buyers disclosing carbon credit purchases in opaque market -report
Only a fraction of voluntary carbon market (VCM) buyers chose to self-report their offset purchases in 2021, according to a new report published Monday that provided insight on entities’ preferences for credit vintages, projects’ geographical locations, and co-benefits.
Read MoreFEATURE: Huge looming REDD+ issuance sparks unease in voluntary carbon market
A massive REDD+ carbon credit issuance expected in the coming months has sparked unease from some experts that say the tens of millions of forest protection units are not fit for the voluntary market, while the willingness of buyers to support the efforts remains in the balance.
Read MoreCanadian VER investor expects issuance of 20 mln carbon credits by 2027
A Toronto-based VER investment firm on Thursday estimated its growing project portfolio will cross the 20-million credit mark by 2027, as the company also disclosed recent funding commitments and project milestones.
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