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?? Huge news from NextGen CDR! ?? They have just welcomed Japan-based Mizuho in their growing network of leading institutions committed to building scalable, high-quality carbon dioxide removal portfolios. This new addition strengthens confidence in the CDR market and reinforces its role in corporate climate transition strategies and net-zero ambitions. ?? NextGen CDR is an advanced market facility specialising in managing a diversified portfolio of high-durability carbon dioxide removals powered by South Pole and Mitsubishi Corporation. We are excited to see this network grow and continue to help companies build robust and diversified carbon removal portfolios. ?? Read more about this milestone below

Sustainable Business in Stockholm kicks off on Tuesday! How can we drive sustainability while ensuring profitability in today's fast-paced business world? ?? South Pole CEO Dr. Daniel Klier will share his insights on how businesses can align sustainability with profitability across three key speaking slots: ? 10.20 - Driving sustainability and profitability ? 14.30 - There is no corporate or global net zero without a functioning carbon market ? 16.15 - When sustainability is the business Our expert, Marie Gustafsson will also share her insights: ? 15.25 - Climate transition plans the tool future-proofing your business This year’s event will explore themes like corporate sustainability leadership, ensuring profitability, sustainability as a business driver, and collaborating for impactful change. ?? We’re excited to be part of a global dialogue that pushes boundaries and drives change! See you there ?? https://lnkd.in/dCBUVc-x Business Insight Group #SustainableBusiness #CarbonMarket #ClimateAction #ClimateTransitionPlans

Catching up with climate! In our latest newsletter? ?? ? Updates on the EU Omnibus Package: Read our briefing to understand the connections between the EU Omnibus Package and other compliance rules (like CSRD and CSDDD) and how this will impact your business ?? New webinar series: ‘SBTi Net Zero Consultation — What Businesses Need to Know Now’ starts April 2 ? 5 must-read climate articles to stay informed Click below to read now ?? #NetZero #CarbonMarket #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #ClimateChange

Don’t miss our three-part #WebinarSeries following SBTi’s launch of its consultation on the updated Corporate Net Zero Standard, where they introduced key changes that will shape corporate climate strategies. Held during the consultation period,? the webinars will explore three critical topics: ? Webinar 1 – Scope 3 instruments ? Webinar 2 – Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) & Neutralization ? Webinar 3 – Climate Transition Plans Register for the first webinar in the series: ?? Scope 3 instruments — Navigating market-based solutions ?? 2 April Choose the timezone that works best for you ?? ?? Asia Pacific:? 2pm AEDT / 11am SGT ?? Europe:? 11am CEST / 10am BST ?? Americas:? 2pm EDT / 12pm CST Register now ?? https://lnkd.in/eedMnXD9 Swipe through to meet our speakers for each session: Lyra Pinto, Kimberly Pellosis, Anna Hendricks, Eduardo Cancino, Shuvani Thapa, Fanny De Cannière, George Favaloro, Fionna Millett, Olivia Novak? #SBTI #NetZero #CorporateSustainabiltiy

At the recent Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum, it became very clear - #climateaction is not on track and the most vulnerable nations are already paying the price for it. ?? Emissions continue to rise, and the planet will continue to warm if we don’t take bold, urgent action. ?? Cuts to public spending hit the most vulnerable nations the most ?? We need to mobilise alternative funding mechanisms to accelerate the transition to #netzero. #Carbonmarkets not only provide a market mechanism for financing action, but also empower marginalized communities by granting them access to resources The time to scale this evolving market is now. Damilola Ogunbiyi John Defterios Arancha Gonzalez Laya Gerard Penning Elizabeth Yee Vera Pinto Pereira Joseph Nganga Francesco Starace Ahmed Saeed Linda Munyengeterwa Sarah Leugers Filipe Blackwood Oliveira Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe Tommy Ricketts Pal Erik Sjatil Lightrock South Pole

This week marks two important days: International Day of Forests and World Water Day! ???? ?? Forests provide food, energy, and climate stability. ?? With rich ecosystems, they foster biodiversity, absorb carbon, and help sustain agriculture and communities. ?? Water is our most precious resource! Protecting water quality, building resilience and tackling shared water challenges is critical. ?? Disrupting water cycles can threaten ecosystems, communities, and economies. ?????? To celebrate these days, we’re highlighting our Alto Huayabamba Conservation project! ?????? Developed by local NGO Amazónicos por la Amazonía AMPA, this incredible project spans 53,000 hectares of both forests and vital water sources.? The protected area forms part of a vast wildlife corridor, the Abiseo-Cóndor-Kutukú Corridor, that extends from Sangay National Park in Ecuador to the Cordillera Azul National Park in Perú. The Alto Huayabamba Conservation project fights deforestation and land degradation to reduce CO2 emissions while supporting biodiversity and the community through: ? Protecting the habitat of several endangered species ?? ? Supporting the health and nutrition of the community with improved kitchens ?? ? Supporting the local economy with sustainable food production like organic honey ?? and quinoa production ?? ? Protecting the water balance of the upper basin of the Huayabamba River which supplies water for families living further downstream ?? Protecting these vital ecosystems means securing a healthier future for people, wildlife, and the planet. Alto Huayabamba showcases how climate projects can drive real, lasting benefits for both communities and nature! Let’s continue to nurture our forests and protect our water by safeguarding them both today and every day! ???? #ForestDay #WorldWaterDay #ProtectNature

?? Congratulations to Puro.earth on this major milestone??? South Pole was involved in the very first CORC auction in 2019, marking the beginning of a new era for engineered carbon removals! ? Since then, we’ve witnessed incredible momentum in the market, with the demand for high-integrity, durable carbon removal solutions continuing to grow. ?? One million tonnes of verified CO2 removals ?? is a testament to how far the industry has come with key actors, like Puro.earth, playing a major role in scaling this developing market. ?? At South Pole, we remain committed to supporting the development of high-quality, durable carbon removal solutions to drive real lasting climate impact and help companies meet their net zero goals. ??

Yesterday, SBTi published their draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 for consultation?? Our immediate takeaways: ?? We welcome the focus on more deliberate climate transition planning, the explicit recognition of beyond-value-chain mitigation, and enhanced levers to address the complex challenge of scope 3 emissions – an area of particular importance. ?? While the inclusion of near-term and long-term removal targets for scope 1 emissions is welcome, there is room for much greater ambition in this area. ??? We are at a critical inflexion point for the climate, with no time to waste. Finance must urgently flow to future solutions like carbon removals, while also addressing immediate needs such as nature conservation and biodiversity protection. Real climate action must happen today, not in 2050. We are pleased to see SBTi endorse the use of high-integrity carbon credits to take responsibility for what it refers to as "ongoing emissions." What’s next? ???? Clear guidelines are essential to ensure that we have practical, high-integrity solutions to encourage and support both indirect and beyond-value-chain mitigation efforts. This is a solvable challenge and key to advancing science-based solutions. ??? ? We hope that in its final form, the updated SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard will incentivise accelerated decarbonisation and climate adaptation efforts across the board and across multiple solutions. Most importantly, it is critical that it provides the clarity and predictability that companies need to pursue ambitious net zero and climate transition plans with confidence.

What can you expect from the carbon market long-term? ?? 8 megatrends shaping the market ???? 1?? Nature-based and tech-based carbon removals are on the rise 2?? Carbon credit finance will focus on big sectoral transformations 3?? Voluntary demand is shifting towards regulated net zero claims 4?? Compliance-driven and voluntary demand will converge and grow 5?? Regulations are evolving and tightening 6?? Expect a more commoditised market with a standardised definition of quality 7?? Crediting and authorisation mechanisms are becoming more complex 8?? Digitisation will disrupt project generation, MRV, and sales Read our 2025 Carbon Market Guide to dive deeper into these long-term megatrends and learn more about: ?? How the carbon market supports the path to net zero ?? Short-term trends shaping the market ?? A 2025 outlook on market integrity, Article 6, CORSIA, compliance, claims and more ? Top tips for buyers to make informed decisions and strategically leverage the carbon market for sustainable growth Download now for free: https://lnkd.in/e_Jcfuz3 #CarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction #NetZero

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