Carbon Credits 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." Melodie Michel 07 May 2025
Aviation 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." Melodie Michel 01 May 2025
Carbon Credits 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. Melodie Michel 14 April 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
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. Melodie Michel 18 March 2025
Carbon removals SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases But high prices remain a barrier to adoption. Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
Food System EU vision for sustainable agriculture ‘lacks vision’, NGOs say "Very timid steps towards creating fairer and more sustainable EU food supply chains." Melodie Michel 20 February 2025
Climate Targets Nestlé has met its 2025 climate target one year ahead of schedule The company now sources 21% of key ingredients from farms adopting regenerative agriculture. Melodie Michel 17 February 2025
Carbon market Carbon market funding and prices suggest confidence is picking up Core Carbon Principles-labelled credits sold at a US$10 price premium in 2024. Melodie Michel 13 February 2025
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. Melodie Michel 11 February 2025