European city becomes fifth largest CDR buyer with BECCS deal
An agreement to buy 750,000 tonnes of carbon removals from a Swedish bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) facility sees a new market entrant buy at a scale approaching that typically reserved for the American tech giants, notably Microsoft.
Read MoreVietnam clears way for first forest carbon credit issuance with new decree
Vietnam has finalised rules governing forest carbon credit trading, paving the way for the Southeast Asian country’s first issuances later this year.
Read MoreExchange group drafts rules for listed company transition labels
A global exchange industry body has drafted principles for stock exchanges to label listed companies and IPO candidates with credible climate transition plans, it announced Tuesday.
Read MoreRomanian forest carbon project pays for full assessment after buyers snub credits due to low ‘estimated’ rating
Europe’s only Verra-certified improved forest management (IFM) project has paid to have the activity fully assessed by a ratings agency after finding out earlier ‘estimated’ quality scores were too low to attract buyers, its developer told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreFirst transaction under EU’s CRCF scheme to deliver credits in 2029
The first EU-backed transaction registered under the bloc’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) scheme will deliver its initial credits in 2029, according to the partners involved in the project.
Read MoreAI model recommendation framework could slash machine learning selection emissions by 98% -study
A new academic study has proposed a machine learning recommendation framework designed to minimise carbon emissions from AI model development by predicting the environmental impact of training runs before they occur, with the researchers claiming the approach could cut emissions from model selection by more than 98%.
Read MoreCarbon removals financier taps authentication platform to bolster scientific oversight across project portfolio
A carbon removals financier has partnered with a London-based biochar and biocarbon project authentication platform to apply independent scientific analysis and authentication services across its global CDR portfolio, in a move aimed at bolstering transparency, permanence assurance, and operational performance in the fast-growing sector.
Read MoreAustrian developer strikes second deal to market CORSIA-eligible carbon credits
A carbon asset manager with ambitions to become a major supplier of CORSIA-eligible credits has struck its second marketing deal, the company announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Argentina, Brazil advance carbon market plans as region eyes Article 6 demand
Latin American countries advanced carbon market plans last week, with Argentina proposing a carbon credit regime and Brazil outlining the rollout of its future emissions trading system, as the region eyes Article 6 demand to unlock investment.
Read MoreFEATURE: Bipartisan US reforestation bill could strengthen pipeline for carbon, nature projects -experts
A bipartisan US proposal to expand reforestation infrastructure support could ease long-standing supply bottlenecks constraining nature and carbon projects, observers told Carbon Pulse.
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