Carbon Markets
Amazon’s bold carbon credit plan to reshape forest economies
The company is betting that its new approach will avoid problems that have troubled previous protection projects. Read More
The durability distraction that’s delaying climate action
Ignoring nature-based solutions due to durability concerns doesn't keep businesses safe from scrutiny. Read More
Corporate demand prompts request for proposals for 1 million carbon credits
Demand for carbon credits has slumped in recent years, but Watershed said it needs 1m credits to meet customer demand this year and next Read More
Shell and Microsoft top list of 10 biggest carbon credit buyers in 2024
The two companies at the top of credit leaderboard paid vastly different amounts and backed very different projects to achieve their ranking. Read More
Why REI, Allbirds and 20 other consumer brands are launching climate transition funds
The Climate Label, launching January 2025, will require participating companies to pay $15 per ton of unabated emissions Read More
Carbon markets look to put a turbulent 2024 behind with signs pointing to an uptick
Action by governments and others give carbon market advocates hope that a corner has been turned. Read More
Why carbon buyers are overvaluing feel-good credits
"Charismatic" credits are overvalued at the expense of higher-impact projects, data from independent rater Calyx Global show. Read More
Voluntary carbon markets — growth and innovation in 2024
Charting the integrity and growth of voluntary carbon markets in 2024, highlighting innovations, regulatory developments and high-quality carbon credits. Read More
Climate effectiveness: The top metric for any carbon project
For carbon insetting to succeed, its advocates must learn the hard-won lessons from the offset market. Read More
How the voluntary carbon market accelerates global decarbonization
Several independent studies conducted in the last two years show that companies that buy and retire carbon credits toward their climate goals also decarbonize their own supply chains and operations more quickly than companies not participating. Read More
