New venture launched to decarbonise homes in Britain

A new coalition of businesses has launched today (12 September), aiming to finance the decarbonisation of British homes without cost to the government or households by selling carbon credits.

FT - The Carbon Market Opportunity, 02032023

Much has been discussed about the carbon market, here is how it actually works. Lombard Odier explains the difference between voluntary and compliance carbon markets and outlines the importance of high-integrity carbon projects. How investors can support companies’ decarbonisation strategies and diversify their portfolios via carbon markets

TED - Countdown Dilemma Series - Is there a role for carbon credits in a just transition to net zero, 07112022

In June 2022, TED's climate initiative, Countdown, launched its Dilemma Series: events designed to look at some of the "knots" in the climate change space, where diverging positions have stalled progress and solidified into an inability to collaborate across differences. The event focused on the question: Is there a role for carbon credits in the transition to a fair, net-zero future?

FT - Scrutiny of the carbon offset market is growing, 10102022

As the world tries to reduce emissions, the voluntary carbon offset market is growing in importance. But critics say some offset projects have far less impact than they claim, and allegations of greenwashing are growing against companies using low-quality offsets. Moves are being made to help buyers identify high projects, but it won’t be easy

FT - Scrutiny of the carbon offset market is growing, 27062022

As the world tries to reduce emissions, the voluntary carbon offset market is growing in importance. But critics say some offset projects have far less impact than they claim, and allegations of greenwashing are growing against companies using low-quality offsets. Moves are being made to help buyers identify high projects, but it won’t be easy.

RICS - MODUS - Credit check, the problem with carbon offsetting, 23032022

Carbon credits were meant to mitigate pollution but many schemes have few environmental benefits and disincentivise people from reducing their footprints. Can new regulations tackle greenwashing?