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Carbon pricing revenues exceeded $100bn in 2023, says World Bank
21 May 2024Revenues from carbon pricing exceeded $100 billion in 2023, the World Bank has found, but it warned policymakers are not moving fast enough to put a price on carbon.
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Article 6 body to look at carbon credit financier rights
09 May 2024The supervisory body overseeing the development of a UN-led global carbon market is to look at the rights of carbon project financiers, following concerns from market participants.
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UK ETS extension would yield 'double dividend', researchers say
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Verra's VCS approved for best-in-class label
02 May 2024After 'significant changes', Verra's Verified Carbon Standard has been deemed as eligible for the best-in-class 'core carbon principles' (CCPs) label.
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Heavy industries must speed up to get on track with emissions targets, says WBA
30 April 2024Heavy industries need to triple carbon emission intensity reduction over the next five years to align with the 1.5°C trajectory, data from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.
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BlackRock and Temasek's Decarbonization Partners closes debut fund at $1.4bn
25 April 2024Decarbonization Partners - a joint-venture between BlackRock and Temasek - has closed its first fund, a late-stage venture capital and growth private equity vehicle, at $1.4 billion.
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South Pole bags fresh funding from GenZero and Lightrock
25 April 2024 -
Stafford to assist private equity firms with portfolio decarbonisation strategies
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SBTi regrets 'misinterpretation' over offsets statement
22 April 2024The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has sought to take the heat out of the furore surrounding its change of stance towards offsets, arguing its announcement was misinterpreted.
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IOSCO to study risks from new green financial products
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IETA issues guidance on using carbon credits in a 'high quality' way
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SBTi clarifies carbon credit stance amid staff unrest
15 April 2024The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published a clarification on its stance on the use of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) - such as voluntary carbon credits - after criticism from staff and the industry.
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European Parliament approves 'world first' carbon removal certificate
11 April 2024The European Parliament has formally approved a certification framework for carbon removal projects, but carbon market participants have warned this does not go far enough.
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SBTi warms to offsets, in massive move for voluntary carbon market
10 April 2024The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has said it will take a more accommodative stance towards carbon credits, in a move one observer described as a "massive" moment for the voluntary carbon market.
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CDPQ close to achieving 2030 carbon reduction target
10 April 2024
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