Speaking on behalf of global business associations, the Australian Industry Group's Tennant Reed has told UN climate negotiators to take bolder action, and the EU has warned that laggards could face border penalties.
A new global survey gives Australian greenhouse gas emitters and offset providers important insights into international and regional carbon trading trends.
The deferral of a decision on a key aspect of Paris Agreement rules means companies face continued uncertainty about access to international carbon units.
Leading companies are preparing their strategies to make use of international carbon units, according to Carbon Market Institute general manager Bianca Sylvester.
BHP Billiton has ensured the viability of an innovative new green bond by guaranteeing a market for carbon credits from a major forest protection project.