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Credit retirements for H1 2024 consistent with last year for volume and buyer type -report

Thu, 2024-08-08 21:38
Some 104 million carbon credits were retired in the first six months of this year, mirroring the total from H1 2023, and with most sold to companies in the energy sector in alignment with previous years' trends, according to the latest AlliedOffsets Corporate Buyers Report.
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Italy’s new law to cut red tape for renewables

Thu, 2024-08-08 21:32
The Italian government passed a draft legislative decree on Wednesday, aiming to cut red tape for the production of energy from renewable sources.
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New climate platform launched for the Global South

Thu, 2024-08-08 21:08
A new climate and capacity-building tool for the Global South was introduced this week with the aim to enhance access to knowledge and resources, particularly in climate finance, and overcome barriers to entry in the region.
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Euro Markets: Midday Update

Thu, 2024-08-08 21:06
EUAs continued to closely track TTF gas prices on Thursday, as they once again bounced back off a key technical resistance level, with the market struggling to find a clear direction amid quiet summer trading and a lack of fundamental influence.
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High integrity carbon markets a “game changer” for developing countries -World Bank

Thu, 2024-08-08 20:24
Carbon markets globally are being held back due to a lack of trust, but they could be a game changer in advancing climate action and bring tangible benefits, especially for developing countries, according to a report published by the World Bank.
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China to publish 70 national carbon-related standards this year

Thu, 2024-08-08 20:00
Chinese regulators have released a work plan to standardise carbon emission calculations across key sectors, which can support the country's dual carbon targets and carbon pricing schemes.
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Renewable energy voluntary carbon credits “running out of steam”, say analysts

Thu, 2024-08-08 19:52
Interest is waning in voluntary carbon credits from renewable energy projects, according to analysis published in the wake of a decision made by the the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) to reject related methodologies from the sought-after Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) quality label.
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French investor considers generating Costa Rican biodiversity credits

Thu, 2024-08-08 19:16
A French asset manager is considering generating voluntary biodiversity credits from a conservation project in Costa Rica, part of which is preparing to produce carbon credits, Carbon Pulse has learned.
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Japanese climate tech firm raises $5.3 mln in latest fundraising round

Thu, 2024-08-08 18:18
A Tokyo-based climate tech company on Thursday announced it had secured $5.3 million in the second close of its Series C round.
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Carbon registry, marketplace team up to enhance trading and retirements

Thu, 2024-08-08 18:12
An international carbon registry and a marketplace for environmental commodities have integrated their technologies in an effort to make carbon credit transactions and retirements more accessible, transparent, and efficient. 
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Australian science body funds Vietnam carbon farming

Thu, 2024-08-08 18:06
Australia’s leading science body is funding carbon farming in Vietnam via an agricultural innovation programme.
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Brazilian startup to issue first biodiversity credits for endangered plants in 2025

Thu, 2024-08-08 17:21
A Brazilian startup has finalised a biodiversity credit pilot project in a private rural area in the country, planning to publish its methodology focused on conserving and restoring endangered plant species in the next few weeks and make the first transaction by mid-2025, the company told Carbon Pulse.
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Non-profit launches carbon credit programme to fund safe water systems across Africa, Latin America

Thu, 2024-08-08 17:07
US-based non-profit Global Water Center (GWC) has launched a programme to fund rural water systems by using carbon credits in countries across Africa and Latin America.
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Hong Kong firm, Singapore-based developer collaborate to launch certified tree planting projects

Thu, 2024-08-08 15:44
A Hong Kong-based corporate tree planting solutions provider has teamed up with a Singapore-based offset developer to launch a certified tree planting scheme, the firms announced this week.
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Korean marine regulator to support international mitigation projects

Thu, 2024-08-08 13:46
South Korea's ocean affairs regulator is seeking opportunities to provide financial support for international mitigation projects in the marine sector through a newly formed partnership with an inter-governmental organisation.
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California watchdog hears CCS deployment concerns, discusses revenues under proposed cap-and-trade changes

Thu, 2024-08-08 13:27
Carbon management projects currently lack oversight and need improved guardrails for implementation, panellists at a session held by California’s carbon market watchdog said Wednesday, while others detailed their input on ARB’s considerations for allowance budget removals in the most recent rulemaking workshop.
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US SEC defends contested climate disclosure rules

Thu, 2024-08-08 11:40
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a brief on Tuesday in defence of its challenged climate-related disclosure rules.
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US Democratic lawmaker introduces legislation to encourage Scope 3 disclosures

Thu, 2024-08-08 10:57
Congressman Adam Schiff (D) of California on Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish voluntary guidelines for companies to disclose their Scope 3 emissions, seeking to promote transparency on corporate carbon footprints.
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Emitters, green groups flag concerns over draft Oregon CPP rules

Thu, 2024-08-08 10:51
Oregon’s recently proposed Climate Protection Program (CPP) rulemaking could potentially create emissions leakage, according to stakeholder comments in a public consultation process, which also raised concerns over cap adjustment and the impact of compliance costs.
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US blockchain firm expands carbon platform services with first South American franchises

Thu, 2024-08-08 10:17
A US blockchain environmental registry announced Wednesday the opening of franchises in Argentina and Paraguay.
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