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." Melodie Michel 02 July 2025
Carbon market Low ETS price could undermine UK’s net zero aspirations Between 2021 and 2023, GHG emissions in sectors covered by the UK’s cap and trade scheme went down by 11 million tonnes. Melodie Michel 30 June 2025
Carbon market Nearly a quarter of carbon credits retired in 2024 came from ‘problematic’ projects The effect of carbon market integrity initiatives is yet to be felt. Melodie Michel 26 June 2025
Carbon market 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. Melodie Michel 05 June 2025
Carbon market Three more carbon credit methodologies approved for high-integrity CCP label ICVCM's assessment of clean cookstove methodologies is now complete. Melodie Michel 03 June 2025
Carbon market 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. Melodie Michel 29 May 2025
Scope 3 VCMI launches framework to tackle Scope 3 emissions gap by 2040 "It is not a license to delay, but a framework of integrity." Melodie Michel 30 April 2025
Carbon market 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." Melodie Michel 18 April 2025
Carbon Credits Amazon carbon credit service: Project types, quality standards and eligibility criteria Everything you need to know about Amazon's new carbon offering. Melodie Michel 20 March 2025
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." Melodie Michel 20 March 2025