BusinessGreen www.businessgreen.com Behind the scenes of the Lord Mayor of London's new carbon markets drive <img alt="Behind the scenes of the Lord Mayor of London&#39;s new carbon markets drive" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d226e3e/418ee6d4-23c1-44e6-a023-b9a07acb54f4/19/Carbon-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli sets out his vision for boosting the effectiveness of carbon markets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d226e3e/418ee6d4-23c1-44e6-a023-b9a07acb54f4/19/Carbon-1-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/interview/4181862/scenes-lord-mayor-londons-carbon-markets-drive https://www.businessgreen.com/interview/4181862/scenes-lord-mayor-londons-carbon-markets-drive https://www.businessgreen.com/interview/4181862/scenes-lord-mayor-londons-carbon-markets-drive Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:01:45 +0000 Report: European climate fintech startups attract £1.4bn investment in 2023 <img alt="Report: European climate fintech startups attract £1.4bn investment in 2023" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/21477e6/3265b637-4b7f-4aa5-a667-9ab1fadaba13/4/iStock-1728334332-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Investment in climate-related financial technology firms reached $2.3bn across US and Europe, according to new data from CommerzVentures <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/21477e6/3265b637-4b7f-4aa5-a667-9ab1fadaba13/4/iStock-1728334332-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181844/report-european-climate-fintech-startups-attract-gbp-4bn-investment-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181844/report-european-climate-fintech-startups-attract-gbp-4bn-investment-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181844/report-european-climate-fintech-startups-attract-gbp-4bn-investment-2023 Wed, 6 Mar 2024 08:01:22 +0000 How Klarna put an internal price on carbon <img alt="How Klarna put an internal price on carbon" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/27fe98c/8870b8e1-65a6-4a48-b2b1-406d128a153a/6/GiveOne-KCOBannerEarthWeek-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Establishing a system of internal payments for greenhouse gas emissions builds a shared sense of responsibility and puts downward pressure on emissions, practitioners say <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/27fe98c/8870b8e1-65a6-4a48-b2b1-406d128a153a/6/GiveOne-KCOBannerEarthWeek-3-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4178070/klarna-internal-price-carbon https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4178070/klarna-internal-price-carbon https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4178070/klarna-internal-price-carbon Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:50:44 +0000 BNEF: Carbon credit prices will fail to pick up without better standards <img alt="BNEF: Carbon credit prices will fail to pick up without better standards" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d92eff0/b7f36079-2aad-46cf-9eb6-6ff9ba376d62/1/iStock-1323058990-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Influential analyst's 2024 Carbon Market Outlook quantifies potential impact of more robust standards on Voluntary Carbon Market on prices <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d92eff0/b7f36079-2aad-46cf-9eb6-6ff9ba376d62/1/iStock-1323058990-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177347/bnef-carbon-credit-prices-fail-pick-standards https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177347/bnef-carbon-credit-prices-fail-pick-standards https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177347/bnef-carbon-credit-prices-fail-pick-standards Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:49:59 +0000 Expanded Emissions Trading Scheme could 'unlock' over 100,000 hectares for woodland creation <img alt="Expanded Emissions Trading Scheme could &#39;unlock&#39; over 100,000 hectares for woodland creation" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b3ef593/328f8ffc-0b9f-42f2-89d8-f21256f2cf39/6/iStock-157602877-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Admitting the Woodland Carbon Code into the UK-ETS would prove a 'major win' in making afforestation economically viable and boosting net zero efforts, policy paper claims <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b3ef593/328f8ffc-0b9f-42f2-89d8-f21256f2cf39/6/iStock-157602877-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177037/expanded-emissions-trading-scheme-unlock-100-hectares-woodland-creation https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177037/expanded-emissions-trading-scheme-unlock-100-hectares-woodland-creation https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177037/expanded-emissions-trading-scheme-unlock-100-hectares-woodland-creation Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:56:29 +0000 CORSIA: Is a carbon credit supply crunch looming in the global aviation sector? <img alt="CORSIA: Is a carbon credit supply crunch looming in the global aviation sector?" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cc60dd1/002efe8d-945c-4e13-a920-dbb83e2393f6/11/airplane-take-off-at-manchester-airport-england-uk-istock-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The first phase of the aviation sector's flagship climate measure - CORSIA - kicked off last month, with potentially major implications for the voluntary carbon market and the world's biggest airlines <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cc60dd1/002efe8d-945c-4e13-a920-dbb83e2393f6/11/airplane-take-off-at-manchester-airport-england-uk-istock-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4173456/corsia-carbon-credit-supply-crunch-looming-global-aviation-sector https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4173456/corsia-carbon-credit-supply-crunch-looming-global-aviation-sector https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4173456/corsia-carbon-credit-supply-crunch-looming-global-aviation-sector Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:40:01 +0000 'Bearish impact': Study shows value of UK Emissions Trading Scheme slumped by 22 per cent in 2023 <img alt="&#39;Bearish impact&#39;: Study shows value of UK Emissions Trading Scheme slumped by 22 per cent in 2023" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/711fbd5/480a38df-c5d6-4586-a4d7-9abd41d56846/1/Carbon-emissions-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> London Stock Exchange Group warns divergence between UK and EU emissions allowances could 'widen out to 2030' without substantial reform of UK ETS <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/711fbd5/480a38df-c5d6-4586-a4d7-9abd41d56846/1/Carbon-emissions-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173169/bearish-impact-study-value-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-slumped-22-cent-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173169/bearish-impact-study-value-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-slumped-22-cent-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173169/bearish-impact-study-value-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-slumped-22-cent-2023 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:01:14 +0000 ICROA unveils updated carbon credit 'code of practice' <img alt="ICROA unveils updated carbon credit &#39;code of practice&#39;" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/6d89c68/efab74f6-9163-47b2-9792-fbadac8b9eef/5/carbon-plantations-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance announces refreshed Code of Best Practice for firms trading carbon credits <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/6d89c68/efab74f6-9163-47b2-9792-fbadac8b9eef/5/carbon-plantations-185x114.png https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4172798/icroa-unveils-updated-carbon-credit-code-practice https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4172798/icroa-unveils-updated-carbon-credit-code-practice https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4172798/icroa-unveils-updated-carbon-credit-code-practice Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:01:03 +0000 BNEF: Voluntary carbon market faces 'determining year' in 2024 <img alt="BNEF: Voluntary carbon market faces &#39;determining year&#39; in 2024" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e543d1a/caad6066-25db-4232-bcf7-d89a425cba6b/1/iStock-1389525164-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Success of the global market for carbon credits hinges on whether confidence among corporate buyers can be restored, according to influential analyst firm <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e543d1a/caad6066-25db-4232-bcf7-d89a425cba6b/1/iStock-1389525164-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170781/bnef-voluntary-carbon-market-determining-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170781/bnef-voluntary-carbon-market-determining-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170781/bnef-voluntary-carbon-market-determining-2024 Wed, 7 Feb 2024 00:01:45 +0000 What to expect from voluntary carbon markets in 2024 <img alt="What to expect from voluntary carbon markets in 2024" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5944689/be47f313-7c42-4d83-9628-30caa6930d3f/2/Patch-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The latest BusinessGreen Webinar, hosted in association with Patch, reveals how there are good reasons to think the voluntary carbon market could be at an inflection point <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5944689/be47f313-7c42-4d83-9628-30caa6930d3f/2/Patch-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4168626/expect-voluntary-carbon-markets-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4168626/expect-voluntary-carbon-markets-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4168626/expect-voluntary-carbon-markets-2024 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:26:13 +0000 'Milestone': How the first 100 carbon credit methodologies are to be assessed against Core Carbon Principles <img alt="&#39;Milestone&#39;: How the first 100 carbon credit methodologies are to be assessed against Core Carbon Principles" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/8950f48/67008076-ec8e-4a12-9a63-b4fa4350993f/5/Young-trees-Tim-Scrivener-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market to unveil outcomes of first CO2 credit assessments in March <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/8950f48/67008076-ec8e-4a12-9a63-b4fa4350993f/5/Young-trees-Tim-Scrivener-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168868/milestone-100-carbon-credit-methodologies-assessed-core-carbon-principles https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168868/milestone-100-carbon-credit-methodologies-assessed-core-carbon-principles https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168868/milestone-100-carbon-credit-methodologies-assessed-core-carbon-principles Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:13:38 +0000 What's holding back corporate demand for carbon credits? <img alt="What&#39;s holding back corporate demand for carbon credits?" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d69fc84/8019a1e4-62de-4433-9b95-9d59541cc79f/12/iStock-1169976956-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A new study unpacks some of the complicated and contradictory business attitudes towards the voluntary carbon market <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d69fc84/8019a1e4-62de-4433-9b95-9d59541cc79f/12/iStock-1169976956-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168526/whats-holding-corporate-demand-carbon-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168526/whats-holding-corporate-demand-carbon-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168526/whats-holding-corporate-demand-carbon-credits Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:36:32 +0000 Insurers hope new policies covering carbon credits will restore trust in a battered market <img alt="Insurers hope new policies covering carbon credits will restore trust in a battered market" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1d651ab/aa0719c6-a605-4c5d-acf2-71de82488406/2/Tree-planting-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cloverly is offering insured carbon credits that will compensate buyers in the event of fraud or invalidation <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1d651ab/aa0719c6-a605-4c5d-acf2-71de82488406/2/Tree-planting-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4167594/insurers-hope-policies-covering-carbon-credits-restore-trust-battered-market https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4167594/insurers-hope-policies-covering-carbon-credits-restore-trust-battered-market https://www.businessgreen.com/feature/4167594/insurers-hope-policies-covering-carbon-credits-restore-trust-battered-market Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:06:27 +0000 Did COP28 help or hinder voluntary carbon markets? <img alt="Did COP28 help or hinder voluntary carbon markets? " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4cf7e51/cf7f1477-4a00-4d3c-a88b-f0a023ba99f0/12/solar-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Partner Content: COP28 may have failed to produce much-needed clarity on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for global carbon markets, but a number of positive gains were still achieved. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4cf7e51/cf7f1477-4a00-4d3c-a88b-f0a023ba99f0/12/solar-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/sponsored/4164628/cop28-help-hinder-voluntary-carbon-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/sponsored/4164628/cop28-help-hinder-voluntary-carbon-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/sponsored/4164628/cop28-help-hinder-voluntary-carbon-markets Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:27:00 +0000 Study: Higher quality carbon credits commanding price premium of around 200 per cent <img alt="Study: Higher quality carbon credits commanding price premium of around 200 per cent" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/583fb46/2a75990f-77f4-4e6f-82f9-38efa5e6014a/4/iStock-1463355113-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Better rated carbon credits are securing substantial price premiums across the voluntary carbon market, according to ratings agency BeZero Carbon <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/583fb46/2a75990f-77f4-4e6f-82f9-38efa5e6014a/4/iStock-1463355113-1-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4164171/study-quality-carbon-credits-commanding-price-premium-200-cent https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4164171/study-quality-carbon-credits-commanding-price-premium-200-cent https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4164171/study-quality-carbon-credits-commanding-price-premium-200-cent Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:13:42 +0000 Global Briefing: Norway becomes first country to approve deep sea mining <img alt="Global Briefing: Norway becomes first country to approve deep sea mining " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/254a6d0/a006f7a7-df3f-4d5a-bab1-1549cd39f584/13/iStock-513369750-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A look at some of the big green business news stories from around the world this week, including a landmark carbon market deal, EU green investments, and a new electric bus network in Senegal <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/254a6d0/a006f7a7-df3f-4d5a-bab1-1549cd39f584/13/iStock-513369750-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4163558/global-briefing-norway-country-approve-deep-sea-mining https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4163558/global-briefing-norway-country-approve-deep-sea-mining https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4163558/global-briefing-norway-country-approve-deep-sea-mining Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:07:39 +0000 GFI launches guide to help farmers access nature-friendly revenue streams <img alt="GFI launches guide to help farmers access nature-friendly revenue streams" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d69d07f/ac306766-c6e6-4407-ad6b-3a1dc82ba382/2/iStock-1476521826-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Green Finance Institute launches free guidance to help farmers navigate emerging world of carbon credits, biodiversity net gain schemes, nutrient neutrality rules, and the government's green subsidy regime <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d69d07f/ac306766-c6e6-4407-ad6b-3a1dc82ba382/2/iStock-1476521826-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4162547/gfi-launches-guide-help-farmers-access-nature-friendly-revenue-streams https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4162547/gfi-launches-guide-help-farmers-access-nature-friendly-revenue-streams https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4162547/gfi-launches-guide-help-farmers-access-nature-friendly-revenue-streams Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:03:10 +0000 BusinessGreen to host new webinar on navigating the voluntary carbon market in 2024 <img alt="BusinessGreen to host new webinar on navigating the voluntary carbon market in 2024" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1feca2f/b7cf272e-25ca-4441-85d9-9798590f09df/2/Patch-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Free interactive webinar hosted in association with carbon market platform Patch <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1feca2f/b7cf272e-25ca-4441-85d9-9798590f09df/2/Patch-image-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4161586/businessgreen-host-webinar-navigating-voluntary-carbon-market-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4161586/businessgreen-host-webinar-navigating-voluntary-carbon-market-2024 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4161586/businessgreen-host-webinar-navigating-voluntary-carbon-market-2024 Tue, 9 Jan 2024 09:40:33 +0000 'Bridge to bankability': CUR8, UNDO, British Airways and Standard Chartered launch carbon removals pilot <img alt="&#39;Bridge to bankability&#39;: CUR8, UNDO, British Airways and Standard Chartered launch carbon removals pilot" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/835985e/a7fc70ac-3a17-475b-bf57-0618b7000650/6/Basalt-Rock-Columns-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Firms join forces to launch 'first of a kind' debt financing model for carbon removals <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/835985e/a7fc70ac-3a17-475b-bf57-0618b7000650/6/Basalt-Rock-Columns-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4156910/bridge-bankability-cur8-undo-british-airways-standard-chartered-launch-carbon-removals-pilot https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4156910/bridge-bankability-cur8-undo-british-airways-standard-chartered-launch-carbon-removals-pilot https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4156910/bridge-bankability-cur8-undo-british-airways-standard-chartered-launch-carbon-removals-pilot Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:01:51 +0000 Singapore, Verra, and Gold Standard announce playbook for 'robust and effective' carbon crediting <img alt="Singapore, Verra, and Gold Standard announce playbook for &#39;robust and effective&#39; carbon crediting" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/87ba8e4/68b5d8a4-d3ea-4ab3-a586-2d20ff4db41e/7/iStock-1716804320-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New coalition unveils plan for carbon crediting 'playbook', as initiative launched to boost carbon market transparency <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/87ba8e4/68b5d8a4-d3ea-4ab3-a586-2d20ff4db41e/7/iStock-1716804320-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4155852/singapore-verra-gold-standard-announce-playbook-robust-effective-carbon-crediting https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4155852/singapore-verra-gold-standard-announce-playbook-robust-effective-carbon-crediting https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4155852/singapore-verra-gold-standard-announce-playbook-robust-effective-carbon-crediting Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:54:34 +0000 COP28: Carbon credit schemes unveil new 'integrity collaboration' <img alt="COP28: Carbon credit schemes unveil new &#39;integrity collaboration&#39;" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5ba833c/6bf7fda3-1b91-4236-9b00-55bd82252034/8/iStock-154954021-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Verra, Gold Standard, and Global Carbon Council among organisations pledge to promote integrity and increase dependability of carbon markets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5ba833c/6bf7fda3-1b91-4236-9b00-55bd82252034/8/iStock-154954021-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4153867/cop28-carbon-credit-schemes-unveil-integrity-collaboration https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4153867/cop28-carbon-credit-schemes-unveil-integrity-collaboration https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4153867/cop28-carbon-credit-schemes-unveil-integrity-collaboration Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:34:14 +0000 Tripling global renewable capacity depends on carbon markets <img alt="Tripling global renewable capacity depends on carbon markets" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d4a9922/24f0b49d-c0f6-457b-98db-d66f9434e1c0/16/Kishor-Headshot-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Carbon markets can convert global renewable goals into clean electricity in the Global South, writes Global Carbon Council's Kishor Rajhansa <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d4a9922/24f0b49d-c0f6-457b-98db-d66f9434e1c0/16/Kishor-Headshot-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4153406/tripling-global-renewable-capacity-depends-carbon-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4153406/tripling-global-renewable-capacity-depends-carbon-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4153406/tripling-global-renewable-capacity-depends-carbon-markets Wed, 6 Dec 2023 00:01:58 +0000 Stripe launches service for companies buy into carbon removal projects early <img alt="Stripe launches service for companies buy into carbon removal projects early" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/45938d2/38c5da22-2a7e-404b-a47a-51c1b598d8a3/1/iStock-1387848928-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> 'Climate Orders' aims to let companies pre-order contracts that draw down carbon dioxide emissions <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/45938d2/38c5da22-2a7e-404b-a47a-51c1b598d8a3/1/iStock-1387848928-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4152194/stripe-launches-service-companies-carbon-removal-projects https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4152194/stripe-launches-service-companies-carbon-removal-projects https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4152194/stripe-launches-service-companies-carbon-removal-projects Fri, 1 Dec 2023 10:22:11 +0000 What should we use carbon reduction credits for? <img alt="What should we use carbon reduction credits for? " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/04f196b/1d5dbc98-2d7d-4572-a6d2-e923d1adbe61/9/bigstock-Bottom-View-Multi-story-Car-Pa-461569817-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Partner content: As more and more organisations adopt decarbonisation commitments, what part do carbon reduction credits have to play in helping us to reach net zero? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/04f196b/1d5dbc98-2d7d-4572-a6d2-e923d1adbe61/9/bigstock-Bottom-View-Multi-story-Car-Pa-461569817-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/advertisement/4149856/carbon-reduction-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/advertisement/4149856/carbon-reduction-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/advertisement/4149856/carbon-reduction-credits Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:31:05 +0000 Verra announces new REDD methodology for protecting forests <img alt="Verra announces new REDD methodology for protecting forests" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cfc0c12/90e8f5c2-a147-4928-9f5e-93227e339c03/7/iStock-1406865705-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Carbon credits body releases new methodology for protecting forests and ensuring REDD projects deliver high-integrity carbon offsets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cfc0c12/90e8f5c2-a147-4928-9f5e-93227e339c03/7/iStock-1406865705-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4150427/verra-announces-redd-methodology-protecting-forests https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4150427/verra-announces-redd-methodology-protecting-forests https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4150427/verra-announces-redd-methodology-protecting-forests Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:22 +0000 BlackRock invests $550m in Texas direct air capture plant planned by Occidental Petroleum <img alt="BlackRock invests $550m in Texas direct air capture plant planned by Occidental Petroleum" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/2017676/1525ff71-ce86-41f8-80d5-79c2f42d9fbf/4/iStock-637086142-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Occidental Petroleum CEO says deal is proof DAC has become 'investable technology' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/2017676/1525ff71-ce86-41f8-80d5-79c2f42d9fbf/4/iStock-637086142-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4143753/blackrock-invests-usd550m-texas-direct-air-capture-plant-planned-occidental-petroleum https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4143753/blackrock-invests-usd550m-texas-direct-air-capture-plant-planned-occidental-petroleum https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4143753/blackrock-invests-usd550m-texas-direct-air-capture-plant-planned-occidental-petroleum Wed, 8 Nov 2023 11:08:44 +0000 Affordable, effective, and scalable: How biochar can help tackle climate change <img alt="Affordable, effective, and scalable: How biochar can help tackle climate change" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a9c0f4e/f15621ad-c8cb-482e-9c1c-d36a5b745098/16/biochar-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The shovel-ready carbon removal solution offers a host of social and economic co-benefits, writes International Biochar Initiative's Wendy Lu Maxwell-Barton <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a9c0f4e/f15621ad-c8cb-482e-9c1c-d36a5b745098/16/biochar-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4143656/affordable-effective-scalable-biochar-help-climate-fight https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4143656/affordable-effective-scalable-biochar-help-climate-fight https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4143656/affordable-effective-scalable-biochar-help-climate-fight Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:16:08 +0000 UK's declining carbon prices could cost Treasury billions, Energy UK warns <img alt=" UK&#39;s declining carbon prices could cost Treasury billions, Energy UK warns" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/32324a1/a85ed3c1-cd9c-4aac-9ce1-6946fc282706/4/Chimney-580-358-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New analysis from Energy UK warns decline in carbon prices could impact investment in clean energy and cost Treasury billions of pounds in lost revenue <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/32324a1/a85ed3c1-cd9c-4aac-9ce1-6946fc282706/4/Chimney-580-358-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4139869/uks-declining-carbon-prices-cost-treasury-billions-energy-uk-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4139869/uks-declining-carbon-prices-cost-treasury-billions-energy-uk-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4139869/uks-declining-carbon-prices-cost-treasury-billions-energy-uk-warns Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:53:50 +0000 UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Government urged to close 'absurd' carbon allowance 'loophole' <img alt="UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Government urged to close &#39;absurd&#39; carbon allowance &#39;loophole&#39; " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/9b62ad9/b0d29798-2d96-4924-adab-a0e6ba01cdad/7/iStock-1620959810-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK firms that close carbon-intensive industrial facilities can continue to sell unused carbon allowance credits thanks to 'loophole' in cap-and-trade system, Greenpeace investigative journalism unit claims <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/9b62ad9/b0d29798-2d96-4924-adab-a0e6ba01cdad/7/iStock-1620959810-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4137249/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-government-urged-close-absurd-carbon-allowance-loophole https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4137249/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-government-urged-close-absurd-carbon-allowance-loophole https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4137249/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-government-urged-close-absurd-carbon-allowance-loophole Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:11:16 +0000 'Science-based, transparent and verifiable': Green charities agree on principles for nature markets <img alt="&#39;Science-based, transparent and verifiable&#39;: Green charities agree on principles for nature markets" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d48c39f/3ca460cd-9139-463b-84fb-592373c40b34/9/iStock-1421411565-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Voluntary Nature Market Principles to guide activity of the Big Nature Impact Fund set up by government to stimulate the UK's fledgling nature markets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d48c39f/3ca460cd-9139-463b-84fb-592373c40b34/9/iStock-1421411565-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4135960/science-transparent-verifiableenvironmental-charities-agree-principles-nature-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4135960/science-transparent-verifiableenvironmental-charities-agree-principles-nature-markets https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4135960/science-transparent-verifiableenvironmental-charities-agree-principles-nature-markets Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:01:03 +0000 Study: Regulators must clamp down on 'climate washing' corruption <img alt="Study: Regulators must clamp down on &#39;climate washing&#39; corruption" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/aaec921/0b52cbfe-211d-4bd7-982c-f3aaa27f4c02/5/iStock-1414825539-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Paper from Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment looks at how governments can crack down on corporate 'climate washing' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/aaec921/0b52cbfe-211d-4bd7-982c-f3aaa27f4c02/5/iStock-1414825539-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4135613/study-regulators-clamp-climate-washing-corruption https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4135613/study-regulators-clamp-climate-washing-corruption https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4135613/study-regulators-clamp-climate-washing-corruption Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:47:00 +0000 London Marathon and RideLondon organiser to remove 280 tonnes of CO2 emitted by 2023 events <img alt="London Marathon and RideLondon organiser to remove 280 tonnes of CO2 emitted by 2023 events" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/fcd2369/5073e983-602c-405e-8bdc-8259d09b7890/9/iStock-523874790-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> London Marathon Events partners with CUR8 in latest high profile carbon removals deal <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/fcd2369/5073e983-602c-405e-8bdc-8259d09b7890/9/iStock-523874790-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134856/london-marathon-ridelondon-organiser-remove-280-tonnes-co2-emitted-2023-events https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134856/london-marathon-ridelondon-organiser-remove-280-tonnes-co2-emitted-2023-events https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134856/london-marathon-ridelondon-organiser-remove-280-tonnes-co2-emitted-2023-events Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:00:18 +0000 Carbon credit insurer Kita to offer replacement CO2 credits <img alt="Carbon credit insurer Kita to offer replacement CO2 credits" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/dfb8d8b/bb07f9b6-c977-4297-9bb9-ddd647af6f08/3/iStock-1357115538-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Approach means firms investing in voluntary carbon market projects later found to have underdelivered can now receive insurance claims in either payments or replacement carbon credits <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/dfb8d8b/bb07f9b6-c977-4297-9bb9-ddd647af6f08/3/iStock-1357115538-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134022/carbon-credit-insurer-kita-offer-replacement-co2-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134022/carbon-credit-insurer-kita-offer-replacement-co2-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4134022/carbon-credit-insurer-kita-offer-replacement-co2-credits Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:01:53 +0000 MSCI ramps up carbon market presence with move to acquire Trove Research <img alt="MSCI ramps up carbon market presence with move to acquire Trove Research" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5fd80fc/408f6fbf-74c9-48ab-bd4d-94bdc57bcd5e/2/iStock-531304754-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Investment research giant agrees to acquire specialist provider of carbon market intelligence <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5fd80fc/408f6fbf-74c9-48ab-bd4d-94bdc57bcd5e/2/iStock-531304754-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4133256/msci-ramps-carbon-market-presence-acquire-trove-research https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4133256/msci-ramps-carbon-market-presence-acquire-trove-research https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4133256/msci-ramps-carbon-market-presence-acquire-trove-research Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:23:15 +0000 'Those criticising should take note': Study reveals how firms buying carbon credits are 'outperforming' peers on climate action <img alt="&#39;Those criticising should take note&#39;: Study reveals how firms buying carbon credits are &#39;outperforming&#39; peers on climate action" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f26e400/6ea8f656-6839-4f2e-aef5-d21f67f5c5f7/6/iStock-1400184373-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> NGOs warn against dismissing voluntary carbon market as 'greenwashing' exercise, as study shows corporate buyers are more likely to be climate action leaders <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f26e400/6ea8f656-6839-4f2e-aef5-d21f67f5c5f7/6/iStock-1400184373-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4132886/criticising-note-study-reveals-firms-buying-carbon-credits-outperforming-peers-climate-action https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4132886/criticising-note-study-reveals-firms-buying-carbon-credits-outperforming-peers-climate-action https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4132886/criticising-note-study-reveals-firms-buying-carbon-credits-outperforming-peers-climate-action Mon, 9 Oct 2023 04:01:37 +0000 'Net zero consistent': UK carbon allowances to be slashed by 12.4 per cent next year <img alt="&#39;Net zero consistent&#39;: UK carbon allowances to be slashed by 12.4 per cent next year" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f15ec1c/879e565d-a0d1-4d7d-a005-0f32939a1760/11/iStock-1319477298-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Supply of allowances auctioned to high-carbon industries set to fall from 79 million in 2023 to 24 million by 2030 under plans unveiled this morning <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f15ec1c/879e565d-a0d1-4d7d-a005-0f32939a1760/11/iStock-1319477298-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4132231/net-zero-consistent-uk-carbon-allowances-slashed-cent https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4132231/net-zero-consistent-uk-carbon-allowances-slashed-cent https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4132231/net-zero-consistent-uk-carbon-allowances-slashed-cent Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:55:54 +0000 BeZero Carbon launches 'world first' rating system for 'ex-ante' carbon credits <img alt="BeZero Carbon launches &#39;world first&#39; rating system for &#39;ex-ante&#39; carbon credits" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d48233a/0506f39a-7127-4639-aae6-877079239f0c/10/iStock-1367887008-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Ratings provider argues move will help direct funds towards high-quality carbon credit projects <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d48233a/0506f39a-7127-4639-aae6-877079239f0c/10/iStock-1367887008-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4131118/bezero-carbon-launches-world-rating-ante-carbon-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4131118/bezero-carbon-launches-world-rating-ante-carbon-credits https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4131118/bezero-carbon-launches-world-rating-ante-carbon-credits Tue, 3 Oct 2023 12:00:05 +0000 Government warned that faltering UK carbon pricing will put firms on hook for EU levies <img alt="Government warned that faltering UK carbon pricing will put firms on hook for EU levies" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cb1e9f7/4c68c379-7c7a-486f-a431-59bac56c81bc/16/iStock-1369644214-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Warnings from analysts and industry come as European Union launches transitional phase for new carbon border tax regime <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/cb1e9f7/4c68c379-7c7a-486f-a431-59bac56c81bc/16/iStock-1369644214-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4130792/government-warned-faltering-uk-carbon-pricing-firms-hook-eu-levies https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4130792/government-warned-faltering-uk-carbon-pricing-firms-hook-eu-levies https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4130792/government-warned-faltering-uk-carbon-pricing-firms-hook-eu-levies Mon, 2 Oct 2023 10:37:03 +0000 Carbon Market Watch: Climate policy is failing to prevent offsetting from slowing emissions cuts <img alt="Carbon Market Watch: Climate policy is failing to prevent offsetting from slowing emissions cuts" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a543fed/ff3c79cf-afab-4d02-af31-549a9ba66c51/5/iStock-172977741-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Policymakers must ensure carbon offsetting and removals come in addition to - and not at the expense of - emissions cuts, analysis warns <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a543fed/ff3c79cf-afab-4d02-af31-549a9ba66c51/5/iStock-172977741-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4128618/carbon-market-watch-climate-policy-failing-prevent-offsetting-slowing-emissions-cuts https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4128618/carbon-market-watch-climate-policy-failing-prevent-offsetting-slowing-emissions-cuts https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4128618/carbon-market-watch-climate-policy-failing-prevent-offsetting-slowing-emissions-cuts Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:55:08 +0000