Newsletter June 2026

Are clean energy buyers driving decarbonisation? 

Which works better: voluntary or compliance environmental markets?

One is driven by regulation; the other, by the value of making the right choices. Often, compliance and voluntary environmental markets are pitted against each other in an attempt to determine which is more effective in driving meaningful climate action. That debate, however, may be leading us to overlook the obvious—that climate policies and corporate goals need each other to grow.

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Four misconceptions about Guarantees of Origin clarified

Do common critiques of energy attribute markets have any merit? Here's where the doubters go wrong and why market-based tools are more important than ever. 

How top companies are getting the most value from renewable energy

We analysed the tactics of companies that are setting the bar for climate action to draw inspiration and show how, when done right, ESG costs can turn into business value.

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I-TRACK's new framework could unlock cross-border clean power trade

If you have ever tried to buy Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) in Singapore or Thailand, you will know it's not always easy. EACs can be scarce, and sourcing them across borders is not an option. Now, the organisation that facilitates the I-REC for electricity markets is working to enable transactions between countries, opening up possibilities for clean energy buyers.

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The ambition loop: Will the interplay of business and policy lift climate action?

What is the role of business in shaping climate goals? Can they influence global targets or are policymakers better suited to do so? We spoke with Nigel Topping, Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, about how the private sector can meaningfully contribute and move the needle on climate action.

UPSKILLING

WEBINAR — Biomethane basics: how corporate buyers get started

Biomethane is an integral component of renewable energy strategies and one of the primary levers for reducing direct emissions in many industrial sectors. However, understanding how to source it, how tracking systems work, and whether it’s the right solution for your business is not always straightforward. Join us for a 40-minute session where we'll explain all you need to know to get going.