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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world

Carlos Sanchez

Carbon offset markets have always been complex and controversial instruments to fight climate change. Reading this article, you will better understand the carbon offsets market, carbon offsets controversy and the key initiatives to follow. Carbon Offsets Markets size. Introduction.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

While the pledge provides limited detail on the measures it will take to slash the carbon emissions of its portfolio or operations, the bank said it would establish "clear, measurable pathways" to net-zero using the Paris Agreement's Capital Transition Assessment Tool (PACTA). Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

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Using Carbon Markets To Fuel the Energy Transition

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Tetra Tech’s Rodrigo Chaparro, senior climate advisor, looks at how the carbon finance options defined at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) can help cut greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction costs for power utilities and large energy consumers. Four Ways Development Agencies Can Advance Carbon Markets.

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Is carbon the ‘crop’ of the future?

Environmental News Bits

An increasing awareness and concern about the environment, changes in government policy, America’s re-entry into the Paris Agreement and a robust demand for carbon offsets all point toward an appetite for a different type of agricultural crop—carbon. Read the full story in High Plains Journal.

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Key Takeaways From NACW 2022

3BL Media

The 19th annual North American Carbon World (NACW) 2022 Conference , held from April 6-8 in Anaheim, California, provided an opportunity for leading climate professionals throughout North America to gain actionable insights for bold climate solutions. Soil: Regenerative agriculture and soil carbon projects have arrived.

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How Your Business Can Achieve Climate Neutrality

3BL Media

Carbon neutrality refers specifically to balancing out carbon dioxide emissions with natural carbon sequestration, whereas climate neutrality refers to balancing out all greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, including carbon, but also other greenhouse gasses such as methane and nitrous oxide.

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Carbon Trading Projects Bearing Fruit for Investors

Chris Hall

Innovative pilot schemes are attracting interest after failed COP28 negotiations on carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Despite limited progress on carbon trading rules at COP28 , experts believe recent trial projects will unlock investment opportunities for private investors.