2022 came with its own set of challenges. Geopolitics caused all markets to suffer, and the voluntary carbon market (VCM) was no exception. The combination of external influences (the war in Ukraine, global energy crises), market criticism and uncertainties (carbon credit project failure, greenwashing, credibility of climate claims) led the
The standards play a key role on the voluntary carbon markets (VCM). What is the difference between standards and registries? In conversations surrounding the carbon markets, standards and registries are terms often used interchangeably. However, there is a distinction between the two. A standard prescribes the requirements which a carbon
As mentioned in previous posts, we have seen an increase in the number of corporates pledging to reach net zero by 2050 and earlier. This is to limit global warming to 1.5°C in line with international targets set out by the 2015 Paris Agreement. To achieve this target, corporates need
The last few months have seen a number of developments in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). In standards setting, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (IC-VCM) released their draft Core Carbon Principles which received highly varied feedback from voluntary standards. In aviation, EasyJet has put a halt to
Scientists have been warning both the public and private sectors about the effects of climate change for decades. One crucial step all organisations can take is to decarbonise their operations as quickly as possible. We have already missed the mark for meeting 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It is
In a previous post, we distinguished the two types of carbon markets: the voluntary and the compliance markets. In this article, we will be differentiating the types of carbon credits, explaining what removal and avoidance mean, and how you can engage in the voluntary carbon market. What are the different
Plannet Zero is proud to announce that we are the first offset retailer to host the Global Emission Reduction (GER) by Net Zero Markets on our Carbon Offset Marketplace. The GER was created to tackle poor price transparency and a dizzying variety of offsetting projects and standards within the voluntary
In recent years, there has been an increased number of discussions about carbon finance as climate action. However, a sense of mystery regarding the concept remains. Many people struggle to understand what the carbon markets really are. This in turn hinders its growth. In this post, we aim to demystify
