Carbon finance

H1 Performance Solidifies AirCarbon Exchange's International Reach and Position as a Leading Global Carbon Exchange

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, ACX, Carbon credit, Liquefied natural gas, Chemical substances, Chemistry, Articles

In the second half of 2021, ACX will continue to expand its global footprint with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Canada.

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  • In the second half of 2021, ACX will continue to expand its global footprint with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Canada.
  • ACX is the first exchange to integrate BeZero's carbon ratings to assess the quality of voluntary carbon credits.
  • The exchange has also partnered with Abaxx to develop carbon solutions for the LNG market and with Flovtec to enhance liquidity of tokens on the exchange.
  • AirCarbon Exchange ("ACX") is a global exchange revolutionising the voluntary carbon market.

H1 Performance Solidifies AirCarbon Exchange's International Reach and Position as a Leading Global Carbon Exchange

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, ACX, Carbon credit, Liquefied natural gas, Chemical substances, Chemistry, Articles

ABU DHABI, UAE, SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), the world's first fully digital exchange for voluntary carbon credits with real-time trading and settlement, has executed transactions representing 3,603,284 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) during the first 6 months of 2021. Most of the trading on the exchange has been on the CET (CORSIA Eligible Token) contract, making it one of the world's most traded carbon contracts. Open interest on the exchange continues to increase, from 854,366 tCO2e as at June 30, 2021 to 1,115,266 tCO2e currently.

Key Points: 
  • In the second half of 2021, ACX will continue to expand its global footprint with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Canada.
  • ACX is the first exchange to integrate BeZero's carbon ratings to assess the quality of voluntary carbon credits.
  • The exchange has also partnered with Abaxx to develop carbon solutions for the LNG market and with Flovtec to enhance liquidity of tokens on the exchange.
  • AirCarbon Exchange ("ACX") is a global exchange revolutionising the voluntary carbon market.

ACT Announces Minority Investment from Bridgepoint, Valuing the Environmental Markets Leader at Over $1 Billion

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Renewable energy, Carbon finance, Energy, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Natural environment, Carbon offset, Emissions trading, Carbon footprint, Climate change policy of the United States

Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.

Key Points: 
  • Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.
  • Founded in 2009 and with offices in Amsterdam, New York, Shanghai, and Paris, ACT helps companies and organizations around the world reduce their carbon footprints.
  • As an enabler of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious.
  • Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets.

Showa Denko Group Challenges to Realize Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable energy, Articles, Carbon finance, Carbon dioxide, Environmentalism, Carbon neutrality, Natural environment, Sustainability, Showa Denko, Environmental social science, Global Carbon Council

In Japan, the Japanese Government has declared to aim to achieve carbon neutrality and revised national target for GHG reduction.

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  • In Japan, the Japanese Government has declared to aim to achieve carbon neutrality and revised national target for GHG reduction.
  • With regard to the Showa Denko Group, the Group has been working on countermeasures against climate change including its endorsement of TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) in 2019.
  • Furthermore, the Group decided this time to promote its GHG emission reduction measures which are listed in the road map, in order to achieve the Group's carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • Thus the Showa Denko Group will contribute to realization of carbon neutral society, and aim to become a company that contributes to a sustainable global society.

ACT Announces Minority Investment from Bridgepoint, Valuing the Environmental Markets Leader at Over $1 Billion

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Renewable energy, Carbon finance, Energy, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Natural environment, Carbon offset, Emissions trading, Carbon footprint, Climate change policy of the United States

Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.

Key Points: 
  • Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.
  • Founded in 2009 and with offices in Amsterdam, New York, Shanghai, and Paris, ACT helps companies and organizations around the world reduce their carbon footprints.
  • As an enabler of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious.
  • Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets.

Carbon Streaming Expands Into Europe Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Professional services, Environment, Finance, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Economy of Toronto, NEO Exchange, FSE, Stock exchange, Carbon credit, Carbon offset, Articles, Economy, Policy

Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) (Carbon Streaming or the Company), one of the first publicly traded companies that provides investors with direct exposure to the expanding carbon credit markets, is pleased to announce that it has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol M2QA.

Key Points: 
  • Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) (Carbon Streaming or the Company), one of the first publicly traded companies that provides investors with direct exposure to the expanding carbon credit markets, is pleased to announce that it has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol M2QA.
  • Carbon Streaming is among the first publicly traded carbon offset investment companies on any exchange and the Company is proud to provide our investors with unique global access to the carbon credit marketplace.
  • The Company recently listed on Canadas NEO Exchange, trading under the symbol NETZ (see news release dated July 26, 2021).
  • The Company intends to list on a U.S. stock exchange, such as NASDAQ or the New York Stock Exchange, prior to the end of the year.

Ceres launches new effort to slash emissions and improve transparency across the food sector, sets out benchmark

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Physical sciences, Articles, Earth sciences, Climate forcing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon accounting, Climate change mitigation, Individual and political action on climate change, Investor Network on Climate Risk, Kyoto Protocol and government action

As part of today's launch, Ceres published an investor statement of support and the list of the 50 focus companies that they plan to engage as part of Food Emissions 50.

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  • As part of today's launch, Ceres published an investor statement of support and the list of the 50 focus companies that they plan to engage as part of Food Emissions 50.
  • They also released an initial benchmark analysis of the companies' scope 3 emissions disclosures and emissions reduction targets.
  • Food Emissions 50 builds on the work of Climate Action 100+ , the Global Investor Engagement on Meat Sourcing , and other engagement initiatives.
  • Food Emissions 50 is part of a larger Ceres effort to decarbonize six of the highest-emitting sectors that account for nearly 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability Report 2021 - Real Impact of Air, Sea and Road Freight on Sustainability Targets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Articles, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Climate change policy, Sustainable development, Carbon finance, Supply chain sustainability, Sustainability measurement

The real impact of air, sea and road freight on sustainability targets.

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  • The real impact of air, sea and road freight on sustainability targets.
  • Unique analysis from the 2021 Sustainability Survey, in partnership with the Foundation for Future Supply Chain.
  • Analysis of impact of current supply chain emissions on environmental targets.
  • How much progress has been made in the european road freight market with regards to net-zero targets?

Mitsubishi Corporation: Regeneration Project / Investment in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Natural Resources, Carbon finance, Natural environment, Climate change policy, Sustainable forest management, Forest conservation, Low-carbon economy, Sustainability, Carbon credit, Old-growth forest

TOKYO, July 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire a 40% interest in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd (AIC), which is engaged in the sale of carbon credits.

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  • TOKYO, July 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire a 40% interest in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd (AIC), which is engaged in the sale of carbon credits.
  • The credits are obtained through CO2-sequstrations achieved in the regrowth of Australia's native forests through a process called human-induced regeneration.
  • The amount of CO2 stored in the regenerated forests is officially certified as Australian Carbon Credit Units by the Australian Government.
  • This investment falls in step with MC's key sustainability objectives, which include "transitioning to a low-carbon society" and "growing together with local communities".

Xcel Energy Co-Chairs, Invests in Fund Designed to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Oil, Gas, Alternative energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Ben Fowke, Xcel Energy, Companies, Emissions reduction, Economy of the United States, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Xcel Energy, Energy Impact Partners, XCEL ENERGY, ENERGY IMPACT PARTNERS

Xcel Energy announced today that it is co-chairing and investing in Energy Impact Partners Elevate Future Fund (Elevate) as a founding, limited partner.

Key Points: 
  • Xcel Energy announced today that it is co-chairing and investing in Energy Impact Partners Elevate Future Fund (Elevate) as a founding, limited partner.
  • Energy Impact Partners is a global investment platform that supports the development of new, clean energy technologies, and Xcel Energy is a long-time investor in the company.
  • Xcel Energy is deeply committed to building an energy future that reflects the rich diversity of the communities that we serve.
  • We are pleased and proud to have the opportunity to both invest in and co-chair the Elevate Fund, said Ben Fowke, CEO and chairman of Xcel Energy.