Offsets

Legislation

UN outlines plan for CDM crackdown

Random spot checks and tougher standards to ensure emission reduction project verifiers toe the line

clock 26 March 2009 • 2 min read

Carbon Trading

Carbon Calendar to offer carbon market heads up

Expanded service from analyst IDEAcarbon offers market participants early warning of key market events

clock 25 March 2009 • 1 min read

Carbon Trading

Voluntary Carbon Standard launches global registry

New public database will allow firms to see exactly where their carbon offsets have come from

clock 17 March 2009 • 1 min read

Management

Can Jaguar Land Rover really be green?

BusinessGreen.com asks director of sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Julian Whitehead, how the luxury car maker is adapting to demand for greener vehicles

clock 09 March 2009 • 7 min read

Carbon Trading

Global carbon market to slump 32 per cent

But analysts remain upbeat as volumes increase and new trading schemes come online

clock 26 February 2009 • 2 min read

Carbon Trading

Government to clear up carbon neutral confusion

DECC formally launches carbon offset quality mark and announces consultation on carbon neutral definition

clock 26 February 2009 • 3 min read

Legislation

JI finally accredits first third-party verifier

Carbon market experts claim lack of political will has hampered JI progress

clock 19 February 2009 • 2 min read

Carbon Trading

DNV wins back UN authorisation for CDM project approval

Suspended CDM project verifier reinstated after company improves auditing processes

clock 16 February 2009 • 2 min read

Management

Cost concerns could ground green business travel ambitions

But survey finds commitment to cutting corporate travel emissions is stronger than ever

clock 11 February 2009 • 3 min read

Carbon Trading

Carbon price close to record low as European sell-off continues

Experts predict €10 EUAs could represent good deal for long-term investors

clock 09 February 2009 • 3 min read