Carbon Pulse

Deficit generation exceeded credits under the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) during the first quarter of 2019, as renewable diesel and electric vehicle credit growth could not outpace the year’s more ambitious carbon intensity target.

Market participants anticipate the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) spread to rise in the coming weeks as speculators and compliance entities look to shift delivery to the following year to maintain holding limit space, but it remains to be seen whether the rate will eclipse this year's previous high.

Verra seeks a manager to oversee operation of its new registry (Registry), and to build its base of users. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to build and lead a team responsible for the smooth day-to-day administration of the Registry, and an ability to work with key market stakeholders to drive greater uptake of Verra programs.

A global leader in helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental challenges, Verra seeks two Registry Administrators to join its Registry team. The ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a high attention to detail.

The Czech government has established a commission to consider coal’s future role in the country’s energy mix and to make recommendations to manage its reduced production and use.

European carbon prices climbed back above €28 on Wednesday, withstanding Poland's large fortnightly auction to usher in a month of curbed supply.

New Zealand will begin phasing-out free allocation of carbon permits to emissions-intensive industrials in 2021, but only at a rate of 1% a year initially, the government announced Wednesday along with decisions on access to averaging for forest-owners and Kyoto unit cancellations.

Poland has joined a growing list of member states opting to use the EU's Modernisation Fund next decade to finance the decarbonisation of energy systems in various emitting sectors.

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US state officials began discussing potential investment strategies from a Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) cap-and-invest programme to benefit low-income communities and reduce regional pollution, but environmental justice critics continued to advocate for delays in the process in order to solicit more feedback.

California regulator ARB will consider endorsing an updated version of its Tropical Forest Standard (TFS) at the board’s Sep. 19 meeting, nearly a year after the agency delayed its original approval of the possible precursor to jurisdictional REDD offsetting following a flurry of backlash.

C2ES seeks a highly qualified person to focus on clean energy activity in the U.S., including state and regional climate policy, key industrial sectors and technologies essential for addressing climate change. This position reports to the Senior Vice President for Policy and Business Strategy.

US biofuel credit (RIN) prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) dropped on Tuesday morning after a media outlet reported that EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler defended the programme’s existing compliance waiver process at a recent meeting.

European carbon prices eased on Tuesday on the back of a lacklustre auction result and softer energy complex, but buyers once again swooped in to keep prices above €28 ahead of a month-long EUA auction supply cut.

As part of the Projects and Development team, you will play a leading role in contributing to the emerging South African carbon market by implementing and managing carbon offset projects. You will be responsible for the sourcing, screening, planning, developing and managing of projects for our South African portfolio.

New Zealand should seek a deal where the government could buy Australian carbon credits and auction them off to domestic emitters as part of the strategy to meet its Paris treaty obligations, brokerage OM Financial said Tuesday.

New South Wales Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean on Tuesday said his state might go it alone on a climate policy for the energy sector unless Australia’s federal government steps up, prompting fresh speculation that a state-led initiative to curb emissions might emerge.

Finite Carbon is seeking a Director of Forest Carbon Origination to support the development of Finite’s growing portfolio of forest offset projects. The candidate will join a team of 14 employees including 10 full-time foresters who provide unmatched technical expertise and implementation capabilities.

We are currently seeking a Project Officer to join our dedicated team of professionals. You will be part of the ClimateWorks National Programs Team, providing support for the successful delivery of projects to accelerate emissions reductions within the Cities and Policy program.

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