Offsets

Fund manager says New York Attorney General's case against Exxon Mobil could mark turning point in financial climate risks

German engineering giant becomes latest multinational to promise big emissions reductions within five years

Microsoft, Sony, Adidas and Marks & Spencer amongst businesses backing new Climate Neutral Now initiative

Major UNFCCC carbon trading scheme hit by serious corruption allegations involving organised crime in Russia and Ukraine

Auction of price guarantees for methane reduction efforts raises funds for projects in emerging markets

Ovo Energy's Guy Newey wonders if market mechanisms for tackling pollution need an injection of morality

Imperial College finds business impact through offsetting extends beyond simple CO2 reductions to poverty alleviation and nature conservation

Minister rejects claims government is watering down zero carbon homes standard as new proposals are published

Environmental Audit Committee bemoans 'wasted opportunity', as government dismisses calls for a more ambitious programme of biodiversity offsetting

Proposed legislation will reportedly allow builders to offset carbon from new homes that do not meet sustainability standards