‘For net zero aviation, $1tn in carbon offsets is needed’

That’s if travellers and airlines don’t change the current rate of flights, a report has found

‘Around 90% of world’s carbon offsets are useless’

That’s according to a new investigation, claiming that the impact of certain credits is being overestimated by up to 400%

The Carbon Column – Top 5 for 2023

In this article I talk about the top 5 things I hope to see in 2023

London Stock Exchange launches voluntary carbon market

It claims this is the first public markets capital raising solution for the offsetting market

‘Carbon offsets give some companies a smokescreen on climate impact’

The carbon market is allowing firms to warp their actual environmental impact, the CCC has found

Offsetting to make up 20% of airline’s net zero strategies

This could see the availability of high-quality offsetting schemes drop significantly

BAFTA signs offsetting deal

The carbon offsets will be issued to film and television productions up and down the country

Co2mission: Turkish Airlines launches carbon offsetting scheme

The Co2mission initiative aims to balance the emissions caused by all business trips from the airline’s personnel and enable consumers to fly more environmentally conscious on a voluntary basis

Airlines announce large carbon offsetting drive

This will be driven by an investment in carbon capture and storage technology

‘Three quarters of governments don’t disclose details of net zero pledges’

A new report calls into question the validity of corporate and governmental net zero targets