Banks to sell Puro carbon removals to clients

Published 13:56 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:56 on September 18, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

Two banks have announced they will sell carbon removals issued under the Puro standard to their clients in a bid to ramp up liquidity in the nascent market.

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Northern Lights CCS project creates deal for 330,000 CDR credits

Published 13:47 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:47 on September 18, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

Danish renewable energy company Orsted has secured a deal to sell 330,000 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to Norwegian oil and gas major Equinor over a ten year period for an undisclosed sum, boosting Norway’s Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project for the North Sea. 

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Gas companies partner with methane standards setter to trial first deal on certified LNG

Published 13:03 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:03 on September 18, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, International, US, Voluntary

A methane certification organisation has partnered with a US gas producer and an international energy company to pilot an industry-first transaction for certified liquefied natural gas (LNG), they announced on Wednesday.

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Forestry company launches platform to support forest restoration projects

Published 13:00 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:32 on September 17, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, South & Central, US, Voluntary

A global forestry company has launched an open source platform aimed at enhancing the management of forest restoration projects.

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Increase in global biodiversity funding largely driven by loans, OECD finds

Published 12:37 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:37 on September 18, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, International

Biodiversity funding hit $25.8 billion globally in 2022, the highest level since 2015, although the increase was largely driven by loans provided by multilateral institutions rather than grants, according to the OECD.

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Ships receive backing from certifiers for CO2 transport

Published 12:30 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:30 on September 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, Shipping, Voluntary

A Japanese company has received approval in principle (AiP) for two new designs of liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers, a type of vessel integral to the nation’s plans for wholesale export of its emissions to other jurisdictions for sequestration and permanent management.

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New UK FCA rules for oil, gas, and mining companies putting investors at risk, say experts

Published 12:15 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:15 on September 18, 2024  / /  EMEA

New UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules for oil, gas, and mining companies are inadequate on climate and are putting investors at risk, experts said during a webinar on Wednesday.

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Voluntary carbon organisations launch coalition to target CEOs

Published 12:03 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:03 on September 18, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Voluntary

A group of around 20 voluntary carbon organisations have launched a communications push to promote  the use of credits towards corporate net zero goals, specifically targetting the CEOs of potential buyers.

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Tech firm buys 1.3 mln reforestation credits from Brazil, with option for another 2.6 mln

Published 12:02 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:02 on September 18, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, US, Voluntary

One of the giants of the tech world has agreed to buy 1.3 million reforestation credits in Brazil, with the option to acquire an extra 2.6 mln units.

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London-based carbon accounting startup raises $7 mln

Published 12:02 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:02 on September 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Other APAC, Voluntary

A carbon accounting startup with offices in London, Singapore, and Japan has raised $7 million in a seed funding round, according to an announcement on social media.

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