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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

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

CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD?

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD?

An uphill battle to CSDDD compliance, updates on the debate around carbon offset use for Scope 3 and insider tips on how to be a good CSO.

25 July 2024

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets.

23 July 2024

US government releases carbon offsetting principles, hopes to boost voluntary carbon market

Policy & Standards

US government releases carbon offsetting principles, hopes to boost voluntary carbon market

The principles draw from other carbon market integrity guidelines from the ICVCM and VCMI.

28 May 2024

2024 could be a make-or-break year for voluntary carbon market

2024 could be a make-or-break year for voluntary carbon market

“If buyers can’t trust the quality of the credits they’re buying and risk greenwashing accusations, then the market will never reach its potential."

13 February 2024

EU bans unbacked green claims, early obsolescence

Policy & Standards

EU bans unbacked green claims, early obsolescence

Airlines, appliance and electronics manufacturers and FMCG firms will be most affected by the new law.

18 January 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

COP28 kicks off on a positive note, CSOs and regulators eye climate transparency improvements and more in this week's instalment.

30 November 2023

Companies can now make VCMI ‘carbon integrity’ claims for use of quality offsets

Policy & Standards

Companies can now make VCMI ‘carbon integrity’ claims for use of quality offsets

The new guidance comes at a crucial time, as the updated GRI Climate Disclosures could soon include new mandatory disclosures around the amount and quality of carbon credits used.

28 November 2023