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US government's carbon market principles provide 'cover' for buyers

Principles for 'high integrity' voluntary carbon credits published by the US government will provide companies with "air cover" against concerns that they will be criticised for participating in the markets, according to a senior figure.

SBTi updates criteria to enable 'ambitious' near-term targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released criteria updates and resources for financial institutions to set "ambitious" near-term emission-reduction targets to keep warming to 1.5°C as well as the introduction of fossil fuel finance criteria.

US unveils principles to support voluntary carbon markets

US president Joe Biden's administration has released a joint statement of policy and new principles to promote "responsible participation" in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) and to promote higher standards.

Carbonaires and NUMA Partners to tackle VCM in Latam

NZAOA laments governments' lack of progress on carbon pricing

Robeco survey finds investors expecting 'disorderly' transition

Over three-quarters of investors expect the transition to a low-carbon economy to be in some way "disorderly", with only a small minority expecting governments and markets to work together, according to a new survey.

Carbon pricing revenues exceeded $100bn in 2023, says World Bank

Revenues from carbon pricing exceeded $100 billion in 2023, the World Bank has found, but it warned policymakers are not moving fast enough to put a price on carbon.

Article 6 body to look at carbon credit financier rights

The supervisory body overseeing the development of a UN-led global carbon market is to look at the rights of carbon project financiers, following concerns from market participants.

UK ETS extension would yield 'double dividend', researchers say

Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum

In our recent paper, Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum, we put together a set of 10 key questions on Scope 3 that are frequently asked within the institutional investment community.