Not all carbon offsets are created equal
WHEB’s Katie Woodhouse looks at carbon offset best practice
carbon offsetting
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SBTi ‘rattles’ staff with consultation on use of carbon offsets in tackling Scope 3 emissions
SBTi employees have reportedly pushed back saying decision ‘undermines confidence’ in SBTI standards
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Partnership to address knowledge gaps around carbon markets
Abatable and Gold Standard team up to support Article 6 implementation
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LSEG Q&A: COP28 could revamp global financial entities
Jane Goodland says reforms would be geared towards aligning these with the sustainable development and climate action
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UAE presidency sees carbon markets playing a key role
IETA international policy director answers ESG Clarity’s questions on the place of VCMs at COP28
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CFTC seeks whistleblower tips on fraud and manipulation in carbon markets
What investors need to know
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Scaling voluntary carbon markets will be a COP28 priority
VCMI executive director Mark Kenber says a joined-up approach is needed and hopes Global South is empowered to participate
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Schroders launches carbon offset share classes
Equating to the Scope 1 and 2 emissions of the portfolio companies in each
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Offsetting cannot always be the answer
Over-reliance introduces systemic risk that investors need to take proactive steps to reduce
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Attacking carbon projects distracts from real corporate accountability on climate change
‘Generalisations about carbon credits as corporate greenwashing are potentially harmful’
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Attacking carbon projects distracts from real corporate accountability on climate change
‘Generalizations about carbon credits as corporate greenwashing are potentially harmful’
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What to consider when buying carbon offsets
When negotiating contracts, purchasers should keep several protections in mind