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  • New VCMI guidance risks justifying carbon offsetting and delaying real corporate climate action, NGOs say

    Press release | In new guidance, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is promoting the use of carbon credits to camouflage the fact that companies grappling with their Scope 3 emissions are off track to reach their commitments. NGOs including ECOS, NewClimate Institute, Carbon Market Watch and Milieudefensie have critiqued the guidance, saying that carbon credits must not replace direct emissions reductions.

  • Factsheet – International carbon accounting standards: It’s time to fill the gaps

    Companies wanting to measure and communicate their carbon footprint over time need tools to help them do so. Here’s where international carbon accounting standards enter the picture. But there are many on the market – and each sets different rules for managing and reporting on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read our factsheet to find out how they compare—and how they could be improved.

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