US biodiesel, renewable diesel set for prosperous year after 2024 growth

Published 22:19 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 22:19 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, Nature-based, RINs & LCFS, US, Voluntary

The US is slated to have surpassed 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) consumption in 2024, and that momentum is expected to carry into 2025 as sectors continue adopting green fuels.

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US Treasury finalises hydrogen production tax credit rules

Published 20:22 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 20:22 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US, Voluntary

The US Department of Treasury (DOT) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released on Friday final federal guidance on eligibility for income tax credits in the production of hydrogen established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Climate finance alliance announces CEO-led restructuring

Published 20:15 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 20:15 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, International, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

The UN-launched financial alliance announced its restructuring on Friday along with a shift in focus to address barriers to mobilising capital.

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China releases two more methodologies ahead of national voluntary carbon market activation

Published 17:28 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 01:31 on January 6, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, China, Voluntary

China released two new methodologies for its national voluntary carbon market, ahead of an initial issuance of credits to the market that is expected in the coming weeks.

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Several countries to use international carbon markets to achieve Paris goals, while others keep options open

Published 16:32 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:32 on January 3, 2025  / , , , , and /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Mexico, Other APAC, Switzerland, Voluntary

A handful of mostly developing countries said they intend to use the Article 6 carbon markets to help finance their Paris Agreement climate plans by 2030 — or are keeping open the option to do so, according to the first round of transparency reports to be submitted to the UN every two years.

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Launch of £1 mln insetting fund to reward British farmers for sustainable practices

Published 15:00 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:00 on January 3, 2025  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

A new £1 million insetting fund has been launched to reward farmers in the UK for adopting sustainable practices, funded by prominent retailers and landowners.

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Nigeria pushes oil companies to advance carbon projects with new regulatory framework

Published 10:14 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:14 on January 3, 2025  / and /  Africa, EMEA, Voluntary

Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has introduced a regulatory framework requiring oil and gas operators to integrate carbon projects and other decarbonisation strategies into their operations.

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Further reforms needed for voluntary carbon markets to help outcome-based finance model hit climate, sustainability goals

Published 02:11 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:11 on January 3, 2025  /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Voluntary

Voluntary carbon markets can help mobilise private capital to address climate funding gaps in high-impact sectors, but systemic issues need to urgently be addressed for those markets and the wider outcome-based finance model to realise their full potential, according to a new report.

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Accounting standards board proposes unified US rules for carbon offsets, credits

Published 00:27 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:27 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) launched a 90-day public comment process for proposed updates to its unified accounting standards for environmental credits, including carbon offsets.

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California CCS project developer receives state’s first permits for CO2 storage

Published 00:12 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:12 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

A subsidiary of a California oil and gas company received the state’s first permits authorising CO2 storage on Tuesday from the EPA, enabling the developer to move forward with construction of its carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, despite an outstanding legal challenge from environmental groups.

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