Knowledge Base

Field to Factory: 5 Strategic Pillars to Scalable Agricultural Offsets

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Scott Kincaid) — Fri, 01 May 2026 22:12:18 GMT

In a report published by RBC’s Climate Action Institute, Canada’s agriculture sector has been deemed the "sleeping giant" of national climate strategy. While accounting for roughly 10% of Canada’s total emissions, the sector has an untapped abatement value which represents nearly 6% of Canada’s projected emissions by 2030; over 37 megatonnes annually by 2030.

EU Proposal Could Invalidate CORSIA Phase 1 Credits for Airlines

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Brett Hillis) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:14:14 GMT

The EU Commission is proposing stricter eligibility for carbon credits used under CORSIA. A draft document sees that the vast majority of credits currently tagged for Phase 1 (CP1, 2024–2026) could become ineligible for EU-based airlines.

Decoding California's Manufacturing Decarbonization Incentive

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Scott Kincaid) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:06:19 GMT

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is currently navigating a high-wire act: tightening the Cap-and-Invest market while simultaneously guarding against pointed industrial feedback and carbon leakage. With vocal opposition from large emitters, and gasoline production capacity down 20% due to recent refinery closures, the state has introduced the Manufacturing Decarbonization Incentive (MDI) as a strategic solution to stabilize the industrial landscape and secure long-term buy-in. This is a focused pivot in how California uses its carbon market, adding a strategic layer to the existing Cap-and-Trade system by providing a dedicated mechanism for transitional financing.

A Status Update on the Asia-Pacific Carbon Markets

lsmith@clearbluemarkets.com (Laurie Smith) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:33:58 GMT

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is experiencing an acceleration in carbon pricing mechanisms. Driven by a combination of enhanced domestic climate ambitions ahead of COP 30, the full operationalization of Article 6, and the sweeping impacts of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the landscape is shifting from fragmented pilot programs to maturing compliance markets.

Verra’s first approved credits under VM0047 ARR Methodology

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Canela Andrade) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:46:17 GMT

Keeping track of VM0047

In recent years, carbon markets have moved toward a higher level of integrity and transparency, working on new methodologies that can play a key role in this shift. An important example is VM0047, a methodology developed by Verra and focused specifically on AFOLU activities.

Certainty for Hire: The $12.6 Billion Climate Consulting Boom

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Scott Kincaid) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:01 GMT

As the global transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates, the landscape for industrial emitters has shifted from a predictable compliance exercise to an increasingly dynamic and competitive arena. As of early April 2026, the convergence of continued year-on-year record-breaking Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and a fragmented regulatory environment has created a paradox: the goal to net-zero remains evidently clear, yet the path to achieving it is shrouded by complexity and persistent roadblocks.

CARB Publishes Modifications to the ISOR

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Anop Pandey) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:59:59 GMT

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published the modified text to the Initial Statement of Reason (ISOR) for amending the Cap-and-Invest regulations. This update will cover the major changes to the ISOR, implications for the program’s balances, and possible next steps in the Program Review process.

The State of Global Carbon Markets: Q1 2026 Quarter-in-Review

lsmith@clearbluemarkets.com (Laurie Smith) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:02 GMT

The first quarter of 2026 brought significant price movements, regulatory turning points, and shifting market sentiments across the globe. ClearBlue Markets’ award-winning advisory and market intelligence teams, aided by Vantage, our carbon intelligence platform, continually track these dynamic changes to help our clients manage carbon value and minimize compliance costs.

Our newly released State of Global Carbon Markets: Q1 2026 Special Report offers an in-depth look at the supply, demand, and policy drivers shaping the industry today. Here is a snapshot of what we observed this past quarter:

Verra Updates Article 6 and CORSIA Guidance

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Brett Hillis) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:40:55 GMT

On April 9, 2026, Verra announced updates to its guidance for Article 6 and CORSIA labels. The revisions reflect recent decisions from UNFCCC and ICAO, along with Verra’s experience running the system. The changes make processes simpler for project developers and give buyers clearer information on how credits can be used. Verra also released a new buyer resource to help stakeholders choose the right labels for their needs.

The Microsoft Pause: A Wake-Up Call for the VCM

hello@clearbluemarkets.com (Michael Berends) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT

The recent reporting from Heatmap that Microsoft is pausing its future commitments to Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) has sent a tremor through the climate tech sector. To many, this feels like the end of an era just as the technology was beginning to bloom. But if we are going to be honest with ourselves, we have to admit a fundamental truth that the industry has been dancing around for years: Tech CDR was never a market.