Carbon credits from human-induced regeneration projects are trading at a premium, even though their integrity has been called into question, according to carbon and energy analyst RepuTex.
There are three ways that Labor could strengthen controls on more than 200 of Australia's largest emitters, according to a new RepuTex analysis for the Carbon Market Institute.
A Labor government would gradually tighten emission limits on 215 large emitters covered by the Safeguard Mechanism, as part of its efforts to deliver a 43% cut in national emissions by 2030.
The large and small-scale renewable energy schemes and the ERF performed well in 2020, and all signs point to more good results this year, according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
Shadow climate minister Chris Bowen says Labor will only support a bill to give the CEFC another $1 billion and change the way it operates if the government agrees to three amendments.
The Australian Industry Group has told a parliamentary inquiry that the independent MP's Bill represents a "substantial, workable and constructive improvement" on existing arrangements.
Federal Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor will write to chief executives of ASX200 companies and NGER reporters that have made emissions pledges, detailing the ways the government can assist.
Emissions projections due soon are likely to show the federal government is significantly better placed to meet its 2030 targets, thanks to actions by two states, according to the Australian Industry Group's Tennant Reed.