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September 16, 2024
Indonesia’s new government targets $65 bln green fund through carbon credit revenues
Indonesia's new government intends to establish a green fund, raising capital through the production and sale of nature-based carbon removal credits to invest in more green projects and achieve a net-zero goal by 2060.
September 16, 2024China’s carbon market is moving from burden to boon
China’s mandatory national carbon market launched in 2021. So far, only companies with large coal-fired power generation have needed to comply. But other sectors, such as steelmaking, are set to join soon.
May 07, 2024Only 13% of carbon credit buyers have SBTi-approved net zero targets: MSCI
Most companies purchasing carbon credits have not been made net-zero pledges approved by SBTi. According to MSCI Carbon Markets, over the past decade, only 13% of companies using carbon credits have set long-term carbon reduction targets. The report furth
March 25, 2024Indonesia to announce carbon emission caps to revitalize carbon credit market
Indonesia Ministry of Environment and Forestry has announced its intention to soon implement the Technical Approval for Emission Limits (PTBAE) set by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and strongly believed that this regulation can enhan
September 20, 2023Indonesia’s first carbon trade to run on September 26
Indonesia plans to launch its first carbon trade next week, aiming to provide companies a mechanism to offset their emissions, while offering funding for carbon reduction projects.
August 25, 2023Indonesia issues regulations for operation of its first carbon exchange
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has released a series of rules for the establishment of a carbon exchange, with the goal of launching an onshore carbon trading market by the year-end.
August 17, 2023China’s carbon price hits record as power generators rush for permits
China’s carbon price continues to rise, setting a fresh record on Aug. 11 as Beijing pushes power generators to obtain sufficient permits for the year.
August 15, 2023The huge potential and viability of carbon credit trading in ASEAN
ASEAN holds vast potential for generating carbon credits, given the region’s rich biodiversity and renewable energy sources. Climate experts suggest that member countries should collectively commit to a timeline for implementing regionwide carbon trading.
July 31, 2023Supply shortages, poor data quality are main barriers for China’s carbon market
Poor quality data and supply shortages remain key hurdles for China’s national carbon ETS. The world’s largest carbon market has seen lower-than-expected trading volume and weak carbon prices in the past year.
July 27, 2023Vietnam considers domestic carbon trading market to promote green transaction
The potential for a carbon market in Vietnam is huge. The growing need for efficient exchange and purchase mechanisms has sparked active discussions on establishing a domestic carbon credit exchange.