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COP28 ‘coal to clean’ carbon credit scheme gets Verra approval

Energy Transition

COP28 ‘coal to clean’ carbon credit scheme gets Verra approval

The initiative allows coal plants closing down before the end of their productive life to receive carbon finance.

07 May 2025

Microsoft to buy 500,000 tonnes of carbon removals a year through extended agreement with Stockholm Exergi

Microsoft to buy 500,000 tonnes of carbon removals a year through extended agreement with Stockholm Exergi

"A huge vote of confidence in our BECCS project."

07 May 2025

Air New Zealand charts new emissions pathway after dropping SBTi target

Air New Zealand charts new emissions pathway after dropping SBTi target

"We want to be very honest about what we think is possible given the challenges involved in decarbonising the aviation sector."

01 May 2025

UK launches carbon market consultation as part of green finance ambitions

UK launches carbon market consultation as part of green finance ambitions

"This is an opportunity to deliver on the climate crisis and drive investment and growth."

18 April 2025

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years.

14 April 2025

Amazon carbon credit service: Project types, quality standards and eligibility criteria

Amazon carbon credit service: Project types, quality standards and eligibility criteria

Everything you need to know about Amazon's new carbon offering.

20 March 2025

Open data platform launched to harmonise voluntary carbon market

Open data platform launched to harmonise voluntary carbon market

"By breaking down barriers between data standards, we can unlock the full potential of carbon markets to drive meaningful climate action."

20 March 2025

SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases

Carbon removals

SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases

But high prices remain a barrier to adoption.

07 March 2025

ICVCM approves three cookstove methodologies for high integrity carbon credit label

ICVCM approves three cookstove methodologies for high integrity carbon credit label

Projects that generate carbon credits by replacing polluting cooking fuels with cleaner alternatives have been under high scrutiny.

07 March 2025

Carbon market funding and prices suggest confidence is picking up

Carbon market funding and prices suggest confidence is picking up

Core Carbon Principles-labelled credits sold at a US$10 price premium in 2024.

13 February 2025