Once touted as a nimble tool for channelling climate finance into carbon-saving projects, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) now face growing scepticism about their credibility and environmental integrity. But according to the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) and Professor Mark Maslin of UCL, reform, not rejection, is the path forward. And for environmental monitoring professionals, especially those developing and deploying instrumentation, this is a call to action.If you need to monitor sequestered carbon, head to our product directory to find hundreds of companies supplying environmental monitoring equipment.The role and risks of VCMsEach carbon credit sold in VCMs represents a tonne of…
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Highlights Substantial increase in share acquisition by GAMMA Commercial Metals active in the basic materials sector Based on recent SEC filing Commercial Metals operates within the basic materials sector, specifically focusing on steel and metal fabrication. The company is listed on the mining and is tracked under key indexes including the Mining Stocks. In the latest SEC filing, GAMMA LLC significantly expanded its holdings in Commercial Metals, showing notable activity in the equity market during the first quarter. Noteworthy Expansion in Equity Position A recent regulatory filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission reported that GAMMA…
By Somit Dasgupta The much-awaited targets for the reduction in emissions intensity under the carbon credit trading scheme (CCTS) was announced in April 2025. Readers would be aware that the detailed procedure for the scheme was made public in July 2024, and this scheme will eventually take over the ongoing Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme. Of course, the parameter that would be monitored will change from the product’s energy consumed per unit to greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted per unit. The latest notification has given the base figure for GHG emissions (2023-24) and the corresponding targets for 2025-26 and 2026-27.…
On 6th June 2025, the RBI cut the repo rate by 50 basis points and the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points. It was RBI’s third repo rate cut in successive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings since February 2025. The interest rate cuts are expected to bring down interest rates on personal loans and other loans.In this article, we will understand what the repo rate is, the repo rate cuts by the RBI, and how it will impact personal loan interest rates.Also Read | Personal loan vs line of credit: Key differences you must knowWhat is the repo…
Governments and businesses are investing heavily in carbon capture and storage (CCS) to meet climate goals and decarbonize heavy industries. With nearly $80 billion in investment expected to flow into the sector in the coming years, carbon capture is becoming a central part of global climate strategies. Reports say global CCS capacity might grow four times by 2030. This shows big advances in technology, funding, and teamwork across countries. Why Is CCS Gaining So Much Attention? Carbon capture and storage is a process that captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial and energy-related sources before it reaches the atmosphere. It then…
Investors seeking to diversify their holdings away from traditional private equity may want to look at search funds. Although these funds debuted in the mid-1980s, they have gained traction in recent years as the number of funds has grown exponentially and returns have been consistently attractive. This blog looks at search funds — what they are, how they differ from private equity, and why they should be on the radars of some investors. What are Search Funds? A search fund is an investment vehicle formed to find, acquire, and operate a closely held business. The fund uses predetermined investment criteria,…
High-yield bonds offer the potential for investors to earn higher returns if they’re comfortable taking on additional credit risk. High-yield bonds are issued by entities with low credit ratings from bond rating agencies such as Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. Bonds with ratings below a certain threshold are considered non-investment grade, or high-yield. High-yield bonds are also referred to as junk bonds because of their lower credit quality, which means the bond’s issuer is more likely to default. Because of the additional risk associated with high-yield bonds, investors can expect to earn higher returns compared to safer bonds. Yields…
The housing sector gave a massive sigh of relief yesterday. After years of subdued capital funding allocations, we now finally have a “proper“ affordable homes programme. With a total of £39bn of grant over 10 years, backed with a 10-year rent settlement, a consultation on convergence and equal access for social landlords to building safety funding, it has felt as though all the social housing sector’s Christmases have come at once. And although there was no mention of shared ownership or older people’s housing or any update on supported housing, the spending review has surely exceeded the expectations of many in…
News Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry is continuing to develop programs that reward farmers for adopting climate smart ag practices. Brian Jennings says there’s significant demand for low carbon ethanol from some of America’s largest trading partners. “Around the world, the environmental attributes of ethanol are still really critically important. And when it comes to exporting ethanol, almost every important export market that we tap into is based on lower carbon scores.” Jennings says Canada, the top importer of US ethanol, requires lower carbon intensity scores…
Rare earth elements (REEs) have become indispensable in modern technology, playing pivotal roles in permanent magnets, renewable energy, and advanced Source link