Yesterday, a group of 7 European countries proposed joint recommendations to improve the integrity of the voluntary carbon market and ensure full transparency, high-quality credits and credible claims.
Gold Standard CEO, Margaret Kim, said:
"This statement from seven EU Ministers highlights the opportunity and risk posed by the use of carbon credits to drive action and ambition. If companies use high-quality carbon credits as an addition to other decarbonisation actions rather than a substitute, and are clear and precise with their claims about that use, they can boost business and avoid accusations of greenwashing.
Over the last 20 years projects that issue Gold Standard credits have helped many to live healthier, more productive lives - alongside delivering more than 266 million tonnes of emission reductions. By supporting companies to honestly communicate the progress they are making we can achieve even more impact."
Read the statement here: 👉
https://lnkd.in/e-vkf8Xu
Behaviour change training and campaign management. CIPR Local Public Services Group Co-Chair
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