Voluntary carbon markets have been dogged by controversy, lack of credibility and growing concerns about greenwashing.

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

In these markets, carbon credits are purchased and traded to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He ...

On May 12, 2026, the Permanent Technical Advisory Committee (CTCP)—a body within the governance structure of the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE)—published a package of resolutions aimed at ...

Several EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too ...

Japanese companies that emit more than 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually will be tapped to participate in the government’s carbon emissions trading system, set to take effect in fiscal 2026, the ...