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EU proposes 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 – with flexibility to use carbon credits

Climate Targets

EU proposes 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 – with flexibility to use carbon credits

"Allowing offsets to meet climate goals is a cop out."

02 July 2025

Brazil seeks to cancel US$180mn carbon credit agreement with LEAF Coalition

Brazil seeks to cancel US$180mn carbon credit agreement with LEAF Coalition

Prosecutors argue that the deal was closed without the previous, free and informed consent of local Indigenous communities.

05 June 2025

Three more carbon credit methodologies approved for high-integrity CCP label

Three more carbon credit methodologies approved for high-integrity CCP label

ICVCM's assessment of clean cookstove methodologies is now complete.

03 June 2025

Voluntary carbon market up for ‘bumpy ride’ as integrity grows

Voluntary carbon market up for ‘bumpy ride’ as integrity grows

This is the third consecutive year of contraction, with both transaction volumes and prices down.

29 May 2025

Microsoft signs ‘world’s largest’ biochar carbon removal purchase

Carbon removals

Microsoft signs ‘world’s largest’ biochar carbon removal purchase

Microsoft is the largest buyer of carbon removals, with more than 21.6 million tonnes of credits.

23 May 2025

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