Newsletter August 2026

Do carbon credits matter on the way to net zero?

The role of carbon credits in net-zero strategies, according to the SBTi

With the release of Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) introduced a series of changes to how organisations reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon credits are now an essential complement to these strategies. Here's what you should know about SBTi's view of carbon credits, when to use them, and why they are important for companies working to achieve net zero.

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Among a multitude of credit types, offsetting projects, verifying standards and more, the carbon market can get confusing. Here's how to make sense of it.

FAQ: SBTI Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0

We answer some of your most pressing questions about the new concepts in the SBTi guidance and how to use renewable electricity under the most recent standard.

How carbon removal buyers can help restore Europe's forests

Carbon credits may seem like an abstract solution to greenhouse gas emissions. But Life Terra, a non-profit organisation that runs reforestation initiatives across Europe, is showing European corporate buyers that the process of removing carbon is not intangible at all. It is something they can touch, plant with their own hands, and care for in their own countries.

UPSKILLING

A broader vision of sustainability: Launching the Caely Charity Foundation

Our commitment to building a sustainable future goes beyond environmental markets. We are proud to announce the launch of the Caely Charity Foundation, which expands our role in addressing the multiple causes of the climate crisis.

INSIGHTS

WATCH — Biomethane basics: How corporate buyers get started

Wondering whether biomethane is right for your business? In this 40-minute webinar, we'll explain how tracking systems work, clarify key concepts—including mass balancing, market boundaries, and quality—and show how companies across industries are already using renewable gas to decarbonise their Scope 1.