Voluntary Carbon Market

Carbon credit standards setter says 'unprecedented' action 'should send a signal that inclusion in the Verra Registry is a sign of integrity and quality'

Isometric is touting a new approach to verifying the authenticity of carbon credits, starting with some high-profile clients

Hotly anticipated SBTi-commissioned review fails to provide firm conclusion on the effectiveness of corporate carbon credits in tackling value chain emissions

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative preps consultation over 'guardrails' and guidelines for the use of offsets to tackle companies Scope 3 emissions

Brewing giant claims voluntary carbon market has been flooded with poor quality schemes that have meant the price of credits from credible projects have shot up to 'astronomical' levels

Voluntary carbon market platform Patch warns against plan to wait to finalise rulebook for delivering net zero corporate value chains until 2025

Experts claim more stringent approach and management of carbon market could allow it to play a 'meaningful role' in tackling climate crisis

Negative media coverage and lack of integrity initiative guidance behind $1bn drop in voluntary carbon market investment in 2023, study claims

Biden Administration sets out plans to develop robust standards for buyers and sellers of carbon credits to help tackle 'greenwashing' and unlock green investment