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Ghana Positions Itself as West Africa's Carbon Finance Hub

As global capital seeks emissions reduction opportunities, Ghana's emerging infrastructure and regulatory framework are attracting investors to the region's most developed carbon market.

7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Finance

Forward Contracting Accelerates as Green Earth Builds $56M Pipeline

The Dutch developer's expanding sales queue signals growing buyer appetite for future carbon credit delivery as market participants lock in supply.

2 Oct 20262 min read
Finance

Institutional Capital Moves Into Nature at Scale

Private nature investment reached over 14 billion dollars in 2025 as institutional investors scaled up across a widening range of projects.

2 Oct 20262 min read
Finance

Sustainable Action Delivers a 15-to-1 Economic Return

UNEP and CCAC find integrated climate and clean-air action returns around 15 times its cost, with market gains exceeding outlay within a decade.

1 Oct 20262 min read
Finance

EV Makers Monetize Emissions Reductions Through XPeng Carbon Deal

Premium automakers are accessing carbon credit revenues from the Chinese EV manufacturer's international expansion, signaling a shift in how the industry captures value from decarbonization.

30 Sept 20262 min read
Finance

Environmental Action Returns US$8 per Dollar Invested

CDP data links environmental disclosure to lower transition risk and more than one trillion dollars in protected enterprise value by 2050.

10 Sept 20262 min read
Finance

Egypt Mandates Emissions Disclosure for Major Non-Bank Financial Firms

Egypt requires large non-bank financial firms to disclose emissions and offset 20%, linking compliance directly to operating licences.

25 Feb 20262 min read
Finance

Bezos Earth Fund Directs New Funding Towards Carbon Removal

Bezos Earth Fund launches a $4.8m initiative supporting early-stage carbon removal and CCUS projects from the Earthshot Prize network.

12 Feb 20262 min read
Finance

30 Million Trees: Inside Microsoft’s Massive Ugandan Carbon Bet

Microsoft secures 2 million carbon removal credits in Uganda, leveraging a 50,000-farmer network and GPS tech to reach its 2030 carbon-negative goal.

22 Jan 20262 min read
Finance

UK Construction Sector to Get New Digital Carbon Registry by 2026

A new platform will streamline carbon tracking and credit issuance across the UK’s buildings and construction sector.

12 Dec 20252 min read
Finance

Hong Kong Emerges as a Key ESG Hub

Hong Kong emerges as a top ESG hub as 90% of family offices adopt sustainable strategies, with nature-based solutions leading new investment themes.

25 Sept 20252 min read
Finance

Tech and Finance Fuel Biochar Boom as Carbon Removal Demand Reaches New Highs

Biochar carbon removal hits record highs in 2025, with tech and finance giants driving rapid growth in demand.

24 Sept 20252 min read
Finance

TikTok Owner Invests in Carbon Credits to Support Net-Zero Vision

TikTok’s parent ByteDance secures 100,000 premium carbon credits from Rubicon Carbon to support its 2030 net-zero target.

1 Jul 20252 min read
Finance

TikTok Rolls Out New Tools to Help Brands Track Ad Campaign Emissions

TikTok unveils new ad emissions tracking tool in partnership with Scope3, helping brands reduce their digital campaign carbon footprint.

18 Jun 20252 min read
Finance

The Rise of Nature-Based Solutions in Carbon Offsetting

Discover how nature-based solutions like reforestation and clean cookstoves offer cost-effective, high-impact tools for carbon offsetting and ESG goals.

10 Jun 202513 min read
Finance

Kenya Targets $45 Billion in Support to Cut Emissions by 2035

Kenya plans to cut emissions 35% by 2035 and needs $45B in global funding, mainly via carbon markets and international support.

6 May 20252 min read
Finance

BMW Invests in Biochar Carbon Removal, Retires First Credits

BMW retired 25,000 tCO2e of biochar credits, spending $3.25M, as part of its goal to offset up to 10% of its emissions by 2050.

20 Mar 20252 min read
Finance

UN Green Climate Fund Commits $687M to Tackle Emissions Across 42 Countries

The UN’s Green Climate Fund invests $687M in climate projects across 42 nations, aiming to support 115M people and cut 45M tonnes of CO2.

27 Feb 20252 min read
Finance

Google boosts carbon removal investments with over $100m in 2024 purchases

Google has secured nearly 800,000 tCO2e in carbon removals, with over $100M in credits purchased in 2024 alone.

13 Feb 20252 min read
Finance

Lego strengthens sustainability push with $2.6m carbon removal investment

Lego invests $2.6m in carbon removal projects, supporting reforestation, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering as part of its sustainability strategy.

11 Feb 20252 min read
Finance

Microsoft Secures 7M More Carbon Removal Credits

Microsoft strengthens its carbon removal strategy with a new 7M CDR credit deal from Chestnut Carbon, reinforcing its leadership in corporate sustainability.

5 Feb 20252 min read
Finance

Japan’s $70 Billion Commitment to Net Zero

Japan is spearheading the global carbon market with a $70 billion net-zero strategy, combining innovation, partnerships, and nature-based solutions.

31 Jan 20252 min read
Finance

Microsoft’s Re.green Partnership: 3.5 Million Carbon Credits for Sustainable AI

Microsoft partners with Re.green to restore forests in Brazil, securing 3.5M carbon credits to counterbalance AI’s growing emissions and energy demands.

30 Jan 20252 min read
Finance

World Carbon Fund Maintains Positive Momentum in 2024

The World Carbon Fund delivered +6.22% returns in 2024, outpacing compliance markets for the fifth year while navigating volatility and market shifts.

14 Jan 20252 min read

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