Data ReFined #43: Retiring Voluntary Carbon Credits for Regulatory Compliance
⛅ Data ReFined is dClimate’s biweekly newsletter, delivering the latest insights on carbon finance in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), climate risk management, and climate intelligence.
In this edition:
Carbon Finance & Digital MRV
🌳 Using Voluntary Carbon Credits for Regulatory Compliance
🌳 Chief Financial Officers and Carbon Management
🌳 How Brazil Can Scale the Voluntary Carbon Market
Climate Risk Management
🛡️ Parametric Insurance for the Energy Sector
🛡️ Mitigating Climate Risks with Parametric Insurance
🛡️ Households Affected by Extreme Weather and Lack of Insurance
Climate Data & Intelligence
🌎 The Importance of Data and Analytics for Climate Resilience Products
🌎 Addressing Nature Data Gaps
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Using Voluntary Carbon Credits for Regulatory Compliance
Carbon markets are evolving rapidly, especially with increased activity under Article 6 and the drive for high-integrity credits in the VCM. A key trend is the growing overlap between voluntary and compliance markets, with about 28% of VCM credits now retired for regulatory compliance. This reflects an integration of market types and signals broader acceptance of voluntary credits in meeting national emission goals.
For more details, read the article below:
Chief Financial Officers and Carbon Management
McKinsey highlights the evolving role of CFOs in decarbonization, as they now integrate carbon metrics into financial reporting, manage climate risks, and guide sustainable investments. Positioned to enhance carbon accounting transparency, CFOs are key in balancing profitability with sustainability and identifying new opportunities in the climate transition. Read more
How Brazil Can Scale the Voluntary Carbon Market
A new article on Carbon Knowledge Hub by BloombergNEF explores how Brazil could become a leader in the voluntary carbon market, pointing to factors like government policy and nature-based solutions that may position the country as a model for nature-driven climate mitigation. Read more
Parametric Insurance for the Energy Sector
As traditional insurance models struggle to keep up with climate risks, parametric insurance offers rapid payouts triggered by specific climate metrics, providing a timely solution for temperature-driven disruptions. In a new blog post, Arbol explains how the energy sector, especially hydro and solar power, can benefit from parametric solutions as their efficiency and output fluctuate heavily due to temperature extremes.
Find more detailed insights via the link below:
Mitigating Climate Risks with Parametric Insurance
Sid Jha, founder and CEO of Arbol, joined the SmarterMarkets podcast to discuss how insurance markets can evolve to address the growing risks posed by climate change, especially as the U.S. faces what may be one of its most destructive hurricane seasons. Listen here
🛡️ Physical climate risk assessment platforms, such as Aegis, can help you understand climate-related financial risks and provide valuable insights for mandatory corporate climate disclosures.
Households Affected by Extreme Weather and Lack of Insurance
The recent floods in Australia, Spain, and Italy show that extreme weather, high housing costs, and insurance premiums can create a ‘vicious cycle’ for low-income families in high-risk areas. Limited insurance and relocation options trap vulnerable populations in unsafe conditions, stressing the need for inclusive housing policies and climate-resilient infrastructure. Read more
The Importance of Data and Analytics for Climate Resilience Products
A new report by Mercy Corps Ventures highlights a promising convergence between climate resilience innovations and data-driven solutions in emerging markets. Key insights include how trends in satellite data, AI, and mobile access are shaping affordable climate resilience products, with AI and Web3 supporting data integrity and access.
You can find the full report in the blog post below:
Addressing Nature Data Gaps
A joint collaboration by Nature4Climate, the Nature Tech Collective, KPMG, the Climate Collective, and Serena has led to a report on how businesses can integrate nature tech. The guide includes an interesting section on addressing nature data gaps. Read more
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