INTERVIEW: Airlines prioritising fuel costs over carbon buying as CORSIA prices slide, says ICAO TAB member
Airlines are focusing more on soaring jet fuel costs and operational pressures than carbon credit purchases as prices for CORSIA-eligible offsets continue to weaken ahead of the scheme’s upcoming mandatory phase in 2027, according to a member of ICAO’s Technical Advisory Body (TAB).
Read MoreGHG Protocol standards board member resigns over forest carbon accounting
A member of the international Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Independent Standards Board tendered their resignation earlier this week based on deliberations over forest carbon accounting.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Canadian CDR signal strong despite climate policy rollback
Canada’s pullback on climate policies in pursuit of energy and economic security doesn’t have to be at odds with its signal to ramp up its carbon removal (CDR) sector, industry players said at a recent event.Â
Read MoreVerra launches development of next round of methodologies, eyes super pollutants from refrigeration
Verra launched development of several new or revised standards, including a new methodology for avoiding super pollutant emissions from refrigeration systems.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Mexican developer bets on high-rated, Indigenous-led IFM projects within crowded VCM
A Mexican carbon project developer is betting that premium ratings, biodiversity credentials, and Indigenous community partnerships can help its forest credits stand out in an increasingly crowded voluntary carbon market (VCM), even as domestic demand remains limited and uncertainty around the country’s emissions trading system (ETS) persists.
Read MoreBeZero cites legal backing for EU ESG ratings compliance as July launch nears
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon said independent legal reviews have concluded its activities fall within the scope of the EU’s new ESG Ratings Regulation, as the company prepares to seek recognition under the regime ahead of its July implementation.
Read MoreStandard-setter finalises methodology for methane reductions from rice paddies
A standard-setting body has approved its methodology for cutting methane emissions from rice cultivation, saying it will expand the possibilities for high-integrity reductions from sustainable agriculture.
Read MoreRegulatory uncertainty could cause CORSIA prices to fall further, says developer
Regulatory uncertainty is still weighing on the development of clear price signals for Phase 1 of CORSIA, but supply of credits should ramp up over next 12 months, a webinar heard Wednesday.
Read MoreCement producer launches carbon capture test platform in France
A cement producer has launched an industrial-scale carbon capture test platform in southern France to validate technologies under real-world cement plant conditions, it announced Wednesday.
Read MoreTech giant opens carbon credit service to qualified UK companies seeking to cut climate impact
Tech giant expands access to its carbon credit service to qualified companies in the UK, offering businesses a new way to invest in ‘high-quality’ offsets as part of their broader decarbonisation strategies.
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