Policy & Standards

Companies can now make VCMI ‘carbon integrity’ claims for use of quality offsets

The new guidance comes at a crucial time, as the updated GRI Climate Disclosures could soon include new mandatory disclosures around the amount and quality of carbon credits used.

Melodie Michel

28 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative

The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets.

Melodie Michel

08 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Carbon removals are now part of EU net zero strategy: What CSOs need to know

Certified carbon removals can be used by companies beyond offsetting purposes.

Melodie Michel

02 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative: ‘We need corporates to take action’

Carbon market integrity initiatives need companies to help demonstrate their impact.

Melodie Michel

10 October 2023

People & Culture

Could greenwashing litigation be the end of ‘carbon neutrality’ claims?

Carbon claims based on offsets are no longer credible.

Melodie Michel

09 October 2023

Operations & Finance

Carbon offsets: a new risk for Chief Sustainability Officers?

Scrutiny is growing after a series of scientific reports questioning the efficacy of carbon offsets. Have they become too risky for companies to use (or talk about)?

Melodie Michel

08 October 2023