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Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets launches new governing body

The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets has formed a new, independent governance body for the voluntary carbon markets.

Initiative launches to build 'integrity' in voluntary carbon markets

An initiative supported by the organisers of COP26 and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has launched to "improve the integrity of voluntary carbon markets" through measures including guiding companies on what constitutes a high-quality carbon credit.

Cartonboard maker is Apollo Impact's first investment

Private equity firm Apollo's impact strategy has made its first investment, in Italy-based recycled cartonboard manufacturer RDM.

Nature-based solutions carbon credit market Climate Impact X launched

News round-up: Axa, Macquarie, NY State Retirement Fund, Ambienta

News Round Up: NY State Retirement Fund, Ambienta

UK government launches voluntary carbon offset working group

The UK government has launched a working group seeking to make the country a global market for "high quality voluntary carbon offsets," in a move described by campaigners as a backward step on climate action.

Cautiously optimistic response to voluntary carbon blueprint

A blueprint for scaling the voluntary carbon market was today cautiously welcomed as a development that will help boost confidence in carbon offsetting.

CME to launch voluntary carbon offsets futures contract

How to scale the carbon offset market

The Taskforce on scaling voluntary carbon markets will next week publish its final recommendations. Annabelle Palmer spoke with market participants to hear their thoughts on the proposals outlined so far