BRIEFING: Could CORSIA be the next Trump target, and what would a US exit mean?
The US’ involvement in the UN’s CORSIA aviation offsetting scheme could soon be on the new Trump administration’s radar – if it’s not already – after the CEO of a major logistics firm said he expects the country to exit the programme. But what would that look like and how are other major countries likely to respond?
Read MoreCalifornia power sector emissions fall almost 8% YoY in 2024
California electricity sector CO2 emissions fell nearly 8% year-on-year (YoY) in 2024 to reach historic lows as the share of renewables generation grew, according to state data.
Read MoreCarbon Pulse launches new Article 6 Portal
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.
Read MoreWorld Bank updates carbon tracking system to align with Article 6, CORSIA
The World Bank has updated its carbon tracking registry to align with international compliance frameworks, including Article 6 and CORSIA, the global aviation offset programme.
Read MoreArtificial wetlands hit carbon storage limit after 15 years, study finds
Constructed wetlands stop increasing the rate of their carbon capture at the 15-year milestone, challenging assumptions about their long-term climate benefits, a recent study has found.
Read MoreLCFS surplus bank reaches new highs with record net credit build in Q3
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) cumulative credit surplus surged to a record high of 4 mln in Q3, as renewable diesel (RD) and renewable natural gas (RNG) net credits reached new peaks, according to state data.
Read MoreCFTC: Investors continue CCA, LCFS pullback
Financial entities continued to cool off from California Carbon Allowance (CCA) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LFS) futures and options holdings, while emitters increased longer-dated CCAs and LFS positions, latest figures from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showed Friday.
Read MoreAmerican timberland firm expects surge in carbon credit sales amid rising demand
An American timberland company anticipates a sharp rise in voluntary carbon credit sales in 2025, forecasting a five-to-ten-fold increase compared to 2024, as demand for high-integrity forest carbon projects continues to grow, its executives said on Friday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: New Climate Label certification could raise almost $7 mln annually for carbon credits
A new certification requiring consumer brands to set a $15/tonne internal carbon fee could raise $6.75 million this year to be spent on carbon credits, if the companies signed up so far maximise the full potential of offsetting available to them.
Read MoreUS DOE awards up to $1.5 mln to Canadian CCS developer for pulp mill carbon capture study
The US DOE has selected a Canadian carbon capture and storage (CCS) developer for a cost-sharing deal of up to $1.5 million to study CO2 capture at an Arkansas pulp site, the British Columbia-based firm said this week.
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