New UK FCA rules for oil, gas, and mining companies putting investors at risk, say experts
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.
Read MoreVoluntary carbon organisations launch coalition to target CEOs
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.
Read MoreTech firm buys 1.3 mln reforestation credits from Brazil, with option for another 2.6 mln
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.
Read MoreLondon-based carbon accounting startup raises $7 mln
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.
Read MoreNature intelligence firm raises $1.2 mln to advance biodiversity risk reporting
A US-based nature intelligence company announced Tuesday it has secured $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its platform aimed at supporting companies in assessing biodiversity-related risks.
Read MoreJapanese companies introduce all-in-one service for J-Credit generation and purchase
A group of Japanese companies have teamed up to launch a joint business that can simplify the process of carbon credit generation under the domestic voluntary scheme and secure buyers in the early stages.
Read MoreVC firm wrangles angel investors for $2.1 mln in funding for Indonesian blue carbon player
An Indonesian nature-based carbon project developer has taken in $2.1 million in seed funding from angel investors after a successful round led by one of the nation’s only venture capital funds.
Read MoreQueensland coal miner granted state funding to cut emissions
A Queensland coal company covered by the Safeguard Mechanism has been granted funding from a state government initiative to cut carbon emissions from its operations.
Read MoreAnalysts say China climate policy is highly insufficient
China is not meeting its fair share contribution to climate change mitigation, even though record rates of renewable deployment are on the verge of meeting growing energy demand, according to analysis published this week.
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