Carbon Credits
The trouble with ‘carbon neutral’ — and what comes next
In this podcast episode, why 'carbon neutral' and associated marketing claims have lost steam — and why offsets themselves still have value. Read More
How low-quality carbon credits killed a sustainability buzzword
Court cases and media exposés have prompted many companies to abandon “carbon-neutral” claims. New legislation may doom the concept altogether. Read More
This obscure UN rule will help shape the future of carbon markets
At stake: what counts as "high-integrity" in the voluntary carbon market. Read More
Direct air capture’s reputation is challenged by over-crediting concerns
Unaccounted-for emissions generated prior to launch undermine the integrity of the approach, an independent rater argues. Read More
What you need to know about nature finance ahead of COP30
COP30 isn't a technical debate, but a strategic shift in financing models and investment in reforestation initiatives. Read More
Mega-scale forest carbon programs have major promise — and big challenges
“There's a lot that can go wrong," said Barbara Haya, director of the Berkeley Carbon Trading Project. Read More
New carbon credits put focus on electronics recycling and reuse
Bloom ESG's registry allows IT recyclers and asset management companies to make avoided emissions claims for their operations. Read More
RMI takes aim at the messy data that plague carbon markets
A new framework from the non-profit is designed to bring order to carbon market data and speed due diligence. Read More
This new process promises to help decarbonize the desalination industry
Multiple startups are developing carbon removal technology embedded in facilities that could blunt the environmental impact of the fast-growing demand for clean water. Read More
New carbon removals fund aims to spur project development
Terraset has announced the first round of pre-purchases of removals credits. Read More