Optimism trumps uncertainty

The market for carbon offsets remains buoyant, despite regulatory uncertainty. Elena K. Johansson talks to winners of our annual Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings to find out why.

Carbon,Investors,Policy

Channelling capital into forest conservation

A significant increase in the level of private finance being channelled into forest conservation is required in order to meet the aims of the Paris Agreement, a roundtable organised by Environmental Finance and Finance for Forests heard. Michael Hurley reports

Strong markets await regulatory changes

Markets for renewable energy certificates (RECs) are growing around the world, but regulatory developments are keeping the biggest market players on their toes, says Nick Roumpis

Markets,Renewables

Structural work underpins carbon market optimism

If 2017 was the year of carbon market maintenance, with legislation extending the life of schemes in the US and Europe, 2018 could be defined by greater linking between initiatives, says Michael Hurley

Carbon,Markets

Winners revealed in voluntary carbon poll

Developments in international policy, new standards and the promise of future demand from the aviation industry are pushing the voluntary carbon market forward, the top firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 rankings say

Carbon,Markets

TCFD recommendations will boost voluntary carbon market, Baker McKenzie says

The market for voluntary carbon offsets is likely to receive a boost with the implementation of the FSB's…

Carbon,Investors

The legal risks of reporting climate risks

The Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures' recommendations were widely welcomed by the market. But are there legal risks attached to their implementation, asks Hamza Ali

Corporate,ESG

US withdrawal from Paris Agreement 'an irrelevance', say investors

With President Trump widely expected to announce the US' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement today, investors…

Carbon,Investors,Policy

RECs in reverse

This year has seen a reversal of fortunes for some renewable energy certificate (REC) markets, with some of last year's best performing US markets seeing big price drops, while EU and Australian markets saw record gains. Hamza Ali reports

Markets,Renewables

Carbon markets face fresh uncertainty

Political changes in the UK and US have reversed recent progress towards greater clarity in the world's largest carbon markets, says Graham Cooper

Carbon,Markets

Winners of Environmental Finance's Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings see lower prices but remain bullish

Despite another year of low prices, optimism remains high in the voluntary carbon market, according to…

Carbon,Policy,Stranded Assets,COP

Low prices, but high hopes for the voluntary carbon market

Sweeping changes in environmental markets made 2015 a pivotal year for the voluntary carbon credits, according to respondents in Environmental Finance's Voluntary Carbon Market Survey.

Carbon,Markets,Policy

Brave new world

What does the landmark Paris agreement mean for the financial community, asks Peter Cripps

Carbon,Investors,Policy,Stranded Assets,COP

Volatility and big volumes in green certificates markets

While some US Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) markets traded at record highs this year, low prices persist in Europe, reports Hamza Ali

Corporate,Investors,Markets,People,Policy,Renewables

Carbon trading finds its feet again

The winners of 2015's carbon-related Market Rankings say it's been a good year for trading systems worldwide, with more regulatory certainty and overall activity than last year in many markets. Sophie Robinson-Tillett reports

Carbon,Corporate,Markets,People,Policy

Landmark Paris agreement toasted by investors

Investors were celebrating today after a "historic" climate change agreement was hammered out in Paris,…

Carbon,Investors,Markets,Policy,COP

Australia boosts investor confidence by agreeing new renewables target

Australia has reduced its Renewable Energy Target (RET) by nearly 20% – but the move was welcomed by…

Investors,Policy,Renewables

Prices down, but optimism up

Prices have come under renewed pressure, say the winners of this year's Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings, but growing interest from corporates offers reasons for hope. Peter Cripps reports

Carbon,Markets