A new benchmark has launched to bring more clarity to the definition of a high-quality carbon credit, which companies are increasingly using to offset their climate impact. On Thursday (28 July), the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), a governance body for the voluntary carbon market, released a global benchmark for high-integrity carbon credits, with the aim of bringing...Read More

The long-awaited reboot of China’s voluntary carbon market, the China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) scheme, could happen as early as October to complement China’s national carbon trading market in supporting the country’s carbon-neutral goals, energy experts said. The relaunch of the scheme could greatly benefit climate mitigation projects, such as forestry and energy efficiency enhancements....Read More