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Offsets dumped as energy giant admits they don’t undo harms from fossil fuels in “landmark” moment
EnergyAustralia to dump use of carbon offsets after acknowledging they “do not prevent or undo harms” caused by burning fossil fuels.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’
The price of Australian carbon offsets jumps after Labor win, even as Chris Bowen seeks to dampen prospects of higher climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Big carbon traders dig in to defend Australia’s troubled carbon market
Australia’s biggest carbon traders defend the troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, as doubts raised around Australia’s ability to achieve emissions targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Setting the record straight on carbon offsets
How can an organisation tell a good quality carbon offset from a bad one? When should offsetting be used? And what’s the best strategical approach?
Josh Martin

Feb 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon units reach record high, surging past $19 per tonne
Australian carbon credit units surge to new price highs on the back of interest from major corporate emitters in voluntary offsets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator unveils new effort to track corporate carbon offsets
CER seeks feedback on new carbon offset transparency report to drive greater interest in voluntary offsetting amongst Australia’s largest emitters.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Regulator flags new reporting scheme to track carbon offsets from big emitters
Regulator contemplating new scheme to track voluntary carbon offsets bought by Australia’s biggest emitters.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 28, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Shell buys into carbon offsets market, adding to solar and battery purchases
Shell expands its Australian push into businesses beyond the fossil fuel sector with the acquisition of carbon offset firm Select Carbon.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 3, 2020

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Policy & Planning

NEG will shift emissions burden on other industry sectors
There is strong potential for domestic offsets to be the marginal source of emissions reductions in the Australian market.
Reputex Carbon

Nov 14, 2017

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Carbon offsets can do more environmental harm than good
Globally and across consumer companies, carbon offsets are not only green-washing, but can do more harm than good.
Sharon Beder

May 29, 2014

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