Offsets

Auto giant announces plans to invest $40m in carbon offset projects

EU chief negotiator warns that carbon released by tree-felling must be included in any Kyoto replacement

Carbon offsets arising from cutting nitrous oxide do not undermine the offset market, Stockholm Environment Institute finds

Leading accreditor of emission reduction projects warns proposed UN rule changes could undermine carbon savings

European Commission's climate chief hints that member countries will examine controversial HFC-23 credits before Cancun summit

Global CCS Institute sets out standardised policy to help governments improve investor confidence in the technology and increase its deployment

Tax changes designed to tackle carbon credit carousel fraud come into force from today

A financial instrument designed to offset activities that may damage wildlife in particularly fragile areas, such as rainforests.