Carbon Markets & Pricing 101

 
What role can carbon markets and pricing play to reduce emissions and incentivise change?

 

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CMP101 – Module A01

Introduction to carbon pricing

CMP101 – Module A02

Social cost of carbon (SCC)

CMP101 – Module B01

Compliance pricing: Emissions Trading System (ETS) and carbon tax

CMP101 – Module B10

European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

CMP101 – Module B11

As the world’s largest carbon emitter, China has set its own climate targets and establishing domestic tools to encourage mitigation. One such tool is the national Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) established in 2019. What is it, how does it work and what are the latest developments?

CMP101 – Module B12

The United States does not have a federal carbon pricing schemes (ETS or taxes) in place, but some individual States have implemented their own compliance systems. Here we explore the California cap-and-trade, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Washington State cap-and-investment scheme. Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module B13

Carbon taxes are a type of compliance scheme that puts a price on carbon. If done well, this tool can be effective and efficient in incentivising mitigation and generate much-needed funding. But ‘tax’ is an unpopular word and there is generally a lack of awareness and misperception about carbon taxes. What is the state of carbon taxes around the world, and what are the pros and cons of these schemes? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module B30

Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

CMP101 – Module B31

European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM)

CMP101 – Module C01

Introduction to the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)

CMP101 – Module C03

VCM: supply-side integrity and Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)’s ten Core Carbon Principles (CCPs)

CMP101 – Module C04

VCM: demand side and Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI)’s Claims Code

CMP101 – Module C05

ICROA was one of the first industry-led accreditation programmes that aimed to ensure high quality carbon credits and offsetting practices in the VCM. In recent years, its work began to overlap with newer initiatives such as the TCFD, SBTi, ICVCM and VCMI. What is ICROA, how does it work and is it important? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module C06

Standards and registries form the backbones of the VCM. Evolving over decades and building on best practices, these organisations and frameworks are seen as instrumental in bringing much-needed integrity and due process to carbon markets. Who are they, how do they work, and what are the key challenges and opportunities facing them? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module C07

As the interest in carbon markets, in particular the VCM, took off in recent years, so did the need for independent quality assurance on carbon credits. Since 2020, carbon credit rating agencies have entered the scene, each claiming a unique offering. How do they produce ratings, are they helpful and how do they compare to each other? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module C10

Across the world, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and local communities (LCs) are hugely diverse and important. They are the planet’s best stewards of their land and nature, standing front and centre in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. Yet they remain marginalised and often lack rights, representation and access to much-needed resources. Can environmental markets – such as carbon markets – help? What are the complexities and opportunities for IPs and LCs? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module C12

BVCM refers to actions companies can take to invest in mitigation outside of their value chains. It is a concept that has been gaining traction in recent years as part of the movement for businesses to shift from an ‘offsetting’ model to a ‘contribution’ model. Why is BVCM important, how would it work and what will it take to scale? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

CMP101 – Module C20

UK Woodland Carbon Code (WCC)

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