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EU adopts first carbon removal certification methodologies

Policy & Standards

EU adopts first carbon removal certification methodologies

"This is a vital step toward achieving our climate neutrality targets and ensuring a sustainable future."

04 February 2026

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.

16 January 2026

Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

"Forward markets show buyers are already pricing future supply very differently."

15 January 2026

Law firm Clyde & Co makes carbon credits a balance sheet asset in innovative deal

Law firm Clyde & Co makes carbon credits a balance sheet asset in innovative deal

"For the first time, sustainability professionals can confidently walk into the CFO's office with an investment proposal, not an expense request."

28 November 2025

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

"The LEAF Coalition has catalysed a private sector market and now we’re starting to see other buyers take real interest."

17 November 2025

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

Policy & Standards

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.

05 November 2025

First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM

First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM

More than one million credits are expected to be issued annually through regenerative agriculture practices.

30 October 2025

Bad apples, portfolio approach and the need for consensus: Lessons from CSO Futures’ carbon market webinar

Bad apples, portfolio approach and the need for consensus: Lessons from CSO Futures’ carbon market webinar

We're narrowing down on what good looks like in the carbon market.

23 September 2025

Is carbon neutrality dead? Watch CSO Futures' carbon market webinar

Is carbon neutrality dead? Watch CSO Futures' carbon market webinar

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.

18 September 2025

Scientists warn against prioritising tech-driven carbon removals over nature solutions

Carbon removals

Scientists warn against prioritising tech-driven carbon removals over nature solutions

"We urge SBTi and the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body to move beyond the false binary of 'permanent vs. non-permanent'."

11 September 2025

Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Ocean alkalinity enhancement has a credible path to under US$100 per tonne.

27 August 2025

New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

Several firms have committed to implementing this tool, including Bayer, rTek, Anthesis, and Cool Path.

27 August 2025