London councils struggle to spend carbon offset funds, GLA reports

Just 36% of funds collected from developers have been spent to date.

Understanding the difference between carbon net zero and carbon neutral is critical

As understanding of the climate crisis increases and we know more about the harm to ourselves, the environment, business, industry and the economy that will follow, so a desire to not only reduce carbon but to be seen reducing carbon increases. The post Understanding the difference between carbon net zero and carbon neutral is critical appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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.