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Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement

Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement

EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”.

19 May 2025

VCMI launches framework to tackle Scope 3 emissions gap by 2040

VCMI launches framework to tackle Scope 3 emissions gap by 2040

"It is not a license to delay, but a framework of integrity."

30 April 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

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 Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

Climate Targets

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

18 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

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

Climate litigation

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

"The deceptive marketing distorted the marketplace by falsely differentiating Apple’s products on environmental grounds."

27 February 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

SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision

Policy & Standards

SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision

Experts from business, civil society and academia are invited to apply to take part in the working groups by February 28, 2025.

11 February 2025