INTERVIEW: Carbon intensity of renewable fuels increasingly factored into contracts
The carbon intensity of renewable fuels is being increasingly factored into contracts, with an expectation that the final price may be adjusted depending on the carbon intensity of the actual energy source delivered, according to a commodity software company.
Read MoreCarbon ratings agency starts to assess risks around ITMO trading
A carbon credit ratings agency is venturing into the assessment of ITMOs and risks that a country may fail to meet its Paris Agreement goals.
Read MoreEthiopia moves to develop national carbon market strategy
Ethiopia’s planning and development ministry, working with a UN capacity-building programme, is looking to craft a comprehensive framework for international carbon markets engagement, including participation in Article 6 carbon trading under the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreUPDATE – France appoints European Green Deal champion as new prime minister
Michel Barnier, a former EU commissioner and early champion of the European Green Deal, has been appointed French prime minister.
Read MoreFrench carbon removal startup closes funding round
A French carbon removal credit manager has completed another funding round for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to further grow its credit purchase commitments beyond 10 million.
Read MoreEU needs to tighten up oversight of carbon offsets to make them credible -report
Carbon offsets could help the EU achieve its climate targets, but only if it insists on more rigorous rules around accounting, as well as around broader corporate net zero target-setting, according to a report published Thursday by a former European Commission senior official.
Read MoreMozambique govt awards licence to UAE developer for massive blue carbon project
Mozambique’s Ministry of Land and Environment has given approval to a Dubai-based firm to restore mangroves along the degraded coastline in the Zambezia province of the African nation and generate carbon credits, the developer announced Thursday.
Read MorePoland outlines climate- and energy-related priorities of upcoming EU presidency
Krzysztof Bolesta, Poland’s state secretary for climate and environment, has highlighted his three main priorities for the upcoming six-month Polish EU Presidency beginning on Jan. 1 next year.
Read MoreJapanese carbon project developer strengthens management team to help scale
A Japanese carbon project developer has strengthened its management team as it seeks to scale to meet credit demand in the country.
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