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Google, Unilever & more to pilot VCMI carbon credits code of conduct

Businesses including Google, Unilever and Hitachi will pilot a 'code of practice' scheme to classify the integrity of carbon credits bought by companies voluntarily.

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.

Nature-based solutions carbon credit market Climate Impact X launched

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

Carney Taskforce urged to back blue carbon market for mangrove restoration

Regeneration of mangrove forests could unlock significant carbon sequestration benefits by 2040

Carney's voluntary carbon market taskforce launches consultation on proposals

A Mark Carney-initiated taskforce focused on rapidly scaling up global voluntary carbon markets has opened its initial report on forming a global carbon market, including creating clear core carbon principles and carbon spot and future contracts.