Offsets

Consultation response encourages use of independent carbon credit ratings and promises clearer guidance from next year

Watchdog rules against ads from SportsShoes.com, Grind, Who Gives A Crap, and Procook for not providing sufficient detail on the role of carbon credits in emission delivery claims

Trade body calls on governments to offer 'safe harbour' guidance, rules, and mechanisms to better protect companies from litigation risk when buying high quality carbon credits

Relationship between high ratings and price now apparent in most active markets, new study finds

Experts from Amazon, the BSI, CarbonZero, and Ergochair explore how carbon markets can move beyond the current 'inflection point' and become a 'boring' part of everyday business

WATCH NOW: Experts discuss how carbon markets are moving towards greater integrity, and how purchases can complement emissions reductions and credible net zero plans

The SBTi's updated Corporate Net Zero Standard has created a demand signal which needs to be a catalyst for 'real' supply and offtake agreements for high quality carbon credits, writes Climate Impact Partners CEO Sheri Hickok

Are EU plans to reform its Emissions Trading System a lifeline for struggling industry and a much-needed boost for carbon removals, or a giant subsidy that gives firms more freedom to pollute?

European Commission sets out plan to ease carbon costs for industry and unveils Electrification Action Plan - but campaigners fear reforms could slow pace of decarbonisation

Demand for credits continues to push up the value of the global carbon market, but concerns remain over whether sufficient numbers of credits can be delivered to allow corporates to comply with new offset rules and standards