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SBTi consultation's 'mixed' findings leave it mulling role of carbon credits in new standard

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published four technical papers "as an early step" in the revision of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard but noted that "direct decarbonisation" of the value chain remains a priority as controversy surrounds the role played by carbon credits.

Verra launches label for 'exceptional quality' credits

Verra has launched a new label for reforestation credits deemed to be of an "exceptional quality".

Academics criticise SBTi's 'arbitrary and restrictive' approach

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has been criticised by a group of academics for taking a "prescriptive" approach to emissions reductions and carbon offsets.

Carbon offsetting fund proposed by Arup

Sustainability consultancy Arup has called on the private sector to develop a carbon offsetting fund in the UK as an alternative to "concerning" offsetting practices.

A burning need for carbon finance in clean cooking

Carbon finance can be a powerful catalyst to help make universal access to clean cooking solutions a reality by 2030, writes Nick Marshall

Swiss Re launches 'first-of-its-kind' carbon credit insurance

'Concern' over Article 6.2 implementation, says IETA

There is a growing level of "concern" from countries beginning to implement Article 6.2 deals that their approach could soon be superseded, according to the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

Difficult to strike the risk-reward balance on nature, says GenZero

Investors still face difficulties finding nature investment opportunities that deliver an acceptable risk-reward balance, GenZero has said, as it called for more blended finance options.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions supports insurance for long-term carbon credits

Rewilding project secures 'groundbreaking' €100 carbon credit deal

A rewilding project in Lincolnshire, England has sold carbon removal credits for €100 per tonne, in what it is being described as a 'first-of-its-kind' deal.