The voluntary carbon market needs work - and a good dose of humility

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The voluntary carbon market needs work - and a good dose of humility

SustainCERT CEO Marion Verles makes the case for 'contribution claims' as an alternative approach to carbon offsetting

2023 kicked off with renewed criticism of the voluntary carbon market, with players like Verra and Southpole coming under fire. The question is: are we seeing the demise of the carbon market? Or are these...

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