MARKET INSIGHT

Analysis of the voluntary carbon market: Challenges, trends, and long-term corporate strategies
With a wide array of carbon credit types and price ranges in the market, how can businesses evaluate the benefits and risks of these instruments? This report delves into the evolving dynamics of the voluntary carbon market.
June 24, 2024
The impact of carbon pricing on Taiwan’s cement industry and strategic responses
For Taiwanese businesses, adapting to carbon fee policies and effectively implementing decarbonization strategies has become crucial. The cement industry, a significant contributor to carbon emissions, faces mounting pressure to adapt. This report explore
April 23, 2024
Analysis of carbon credit vintage: Does age really matter?
While Gold Standard (GS) argue that the vintage of carbon credits is not necessarily a priority, others, such as Singapore’s carbon tax system, only permit the use of credits issued from 2021 onwards. Does the age of carbon credits really matter?
March 26, 2024
2024 Carbon Forward Asia: In-depth Analysis
The development of the global carbon market has received widespread attention. On March 7 and 8 in Singapore, the Carbon Forward Asia event gathered industry experts and scholars to discuss the current market situation and future trends. Participants from
March 21, 2024
Carbon Forward Asia: Overview of carbon markets in Asia-Pacific countries
Carbon Forward Asia took place on March 7 in Singapore to delve into carbon markets in the Asia-Pacific region from the perspectives of developers, consultancies, and academics, alongside discussions on the 29th United Nations Climate Summit (COP29), the
March 08, 2024
Greenwashing backlash: Case study of South Pole, Verra
South Pole, the world's leading carbon project developer, was accused in October 2023 by media and internal whistleblowers of overstating the climate benefits of carbon credits generated by its Kariba REDD+ project, a large-scale forest conservation proje
March 07, 2024
Global trend in anti-greenwashing: Government responses and corporate strategies
Greenwashing has been frequently reported in recent years, attracting the attention of governments worldwide. In response, the European Parliament passed the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive in January, prohibiting companies from us
February 21, 2024
Annual carbon market review and outlook for 2024
In 2023, the EU launched a sweeping Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ushering the global carbon market into a new era; China's carbon prices saw record highs despite a lack of trading momentum; South Korea introduced its first carbon neutrality
January 24, 2024
COP28: How Article 6 of Paris Agreement works and why is it important?
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed on December 12, with particular attention on the adoption of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows parties to offset their own emissions by financing other countries' reduction init
December 22, 2023
A guide to decarbonize your business’ supply chain
Quite a few companies have shifted from carbon offset scheme to reducing carbon footprint in supply chains, an approach that can prevent greenwash and increase brand credibility. But what are the methods and challenges of supply chain decarbonization?
November 16, 2023
Carbon reduction for businesses – Carbon negative technology
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global warming must be limited to 1.5°C by 2030 to avoid climate disasters.
September 27, 2023
Carbon reduction for businesses - Internal carbon pricing
According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), more than 1,200 companies worldwide have adopted internal carbon pricing to date, with an annual growth rate of over 10%.
August 26, 2023