Sierra Leone advances first Paris transparency report as carbon market ambitions grow
Sierra Leone is preparing its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement as it seeks to strengthen the institutional foundations underpinning its participation in international carbon markets, according to insurer Oka following a recent visit to the West African country.
Read MoreANALYSIS: New SBTi standard opens door for carbon markets, but guardrails will temper near-term demand
The Science-Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) long-awaited new Corporate Net-Zero Standard was widely welcomed for recognising companies that address their ongoing emissions, including with voluntary ‘high-integrity’ credit buying – but stakeholders critiqued its lack of mandate on near-term action, which they said will significantly dampen the immediate market signal.
Read MoreCarbon removal standard partners with London firm to expand pool of CORSIA insurance options
A carbon removal (CDR) standards body has teamed up with an established London firm in a bid to expand its pool of insurers eligible to underwrite risks associated with supplying the CORSIA aviation offsetting scheme, it announced on Thursday.
Read MoreSwiss climate non-profit sees income, operating profit fall further in 2025
A Swiss climate organisation reported lower income and lower spending on climate protection projects in 2025, while its initiatives generated 2.93 million tonnes in certified CO2 emission reductions.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: India carbon market needs legal clarity on credit use before launch, lawyers say
India’s budding carbon market needs additional legal clarity before trading begins later this year, according to a legal expert who said current regulations have created ambiguity on whether compliance entities can use credits generated in the voluntary market.
Read MoreCarbon investor makes large-scale ‘staggered spot’ nature-based removals purchase
A UK-based voluntary carbon offset provider will buy nature-based removals from an afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) project under a “staggered spot” agreement covering both issued and in-verification credits, it announced on Thursday.
Read MoreJapanese biochar developer to explore offset project potential in Indonesia
A Japanese biochar solution provider is seeking to expand its business in Indonesia, with a planned feasibility study to explore the potential of credit-generating biochar project.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Are Your Forest Carbon Projects Leaking?
Recently published research shows how estimates of leakage for forest carbon projects can be significantly improved, which is necessary for addressing an important integrity issue and building confidence in carbon markets as a tool for climate action.
Read MoreFEATURE: Data centres are steering the course on the next wave of energy supply
As creditworthy offtakers with significant energy requirements, data centres can be a key driver of the clean energy transition, especially as tech companies seek to curb their environmental impact, say experts.
Read MoreSBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard recognises companies that address ongoing emissions
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published its long-awaited Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0, which recognises companies that address their ongoing climate impact, including through the additional buying of high-quality reduction or removal credits, and plans to mandate such action from 2035, but stops short of permitting any offsetting to account for in-chain emissions.
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