Carbon industry watchdog approves first 'high-integrity' credit certifiers in bid for market confidence

Published on April 5, 2024

Three of the “Big Four” carbon standards organisations have received endorsement, while market major Verra is still under review. A nonprofit says the approved groups are not yet watertight on transparency.

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