COP29

COP29: Oman finalises draft rules for Article 6 carbon market

Last year at COP28, governments unexpectedly rejected the guidance they had been working on due to disagreements.

Melodie Michel

28 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers and think tanks back SEC climate disclosure rule in court

"Nothing in the instant rule regulates climate change or greenhouse gas emissions."

Melodie Michel

21 August 2024

Carbon market

Qantas, Rio Tinto and BHP fund Australian carbon credit initiative

The new scheme aims to raise A$250 million to develop carbon projects on agricultural land.

Melodie Michel

13 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Is B Corp still worth it?

B Corp's relevance for CSOs, CSRD questions answered and a new footwear circularity initiative...

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Carbon offsets

Renewable energy carbon credits excluded from market integrity scheme

The second most popular type of carbon offsets have rapidly declined in both volume and value.

Melodie Michel

06 August 2024

Carbon offsets

SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

"The SBTi believes that direct decarbonisation must remain the priority for corporate climate action."

Melodie Michel

30 July 2024

Carbon offsets

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets.

Melodie Michel

23 July 2024

Climate Targets

BrewDog and Asda revisit climate pledges

Recent months have brought a trend of dropped commitments, extended deadlines and sustainability strategy reshuffles.

Melodie Michel

22 July 2024

Carbon offsets

Telstra moves away from carbon offsets to redirect investment in reduction

The decision was driven by increased scrutiny and changing consumer expectations, says CSO Justine Rowe.

Melodie Michel

18 June 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: The true power of transition planning

Transition plans for transformation, H&M's carbon offset concerns and a raft of sustainability appointments.

Melodie Michel

06 June 2024