[ad_1] Through its 2021-founded subsidiary MyCarbon, Brazil’s meat processing giant Minerva Foods is emitting and selling carbon credits to big oil companies that are in a rush to move away from a polluting stigma.Some credit-obtaining projects, however, face criticism over a lack of transparency and procedural perils. The controversies include unfulfilled promises to restore degraded ecosystems, such as the biodiverse Cerrado pasturelands, and halt deforestation within Amazon areas.The case raises concerns that the carbon market may be rubber-stamping the maintenance of industrial activities with high ecological impact, without truthfully contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other environmentally…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is up 6.5% since the start of the year, which presents a challenge for value investors looking for shares to buy. But I think there are still opportunities. One that stands out to me is Informa (LSE:INF). I think it looks cheap at the moment, which is why it’s on the list of stocks I’m looking to buy the next time I have cash available. Appearances are deceptive Informa’s business involves running trade shows and conferences. It’s easy to underestimate the significance of these events, but they’re extremely important in their respective…
[ad_1] J.P. Morgan announced on Wednesday that its blockchain unit, Kinexys, is partnering with leading carbon market registries to develop a blockchain-based application aimed at tokenizing carbon credits.The initiative is being tested by S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry (ICR), with the goal of increasing transparency, standardization, and efficiency in the voluntary carbon market (VCM).The application is being built on Kinexys Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan’s multi-asset tokenization platform.It focuses on enabling registry-layer tokenization of carbon credits, meaning the credits are tracked and managed digitally at their source.Image: J.P. Morgan. Native tokenization vs third-party tokenization from Carbon…
[ad_1] As India witnesses a surge in self-employment driven by freelancers, entrepreneurs, and gig workers, the demand for access to formal financial services is growing. One area where self-employed individuals have traditionally faced hurdles is getting a credit card. However, with changing market dynamics and increasing credit penetration, lenders are gradually extending services to this growing segment of the workforce. The shift away from conventional employment structures has provided millions of Indians with the freedom to work on their terms, but it has also created challenges in providing consistent income, a key requirement for accessing credit facilities like credit cards.…
[ad_1] Company reinforces strategic pivot to carbon credit market with expanded global footprint and verified removals July 04, 2025 9:00 AM EDT | Source: Hempalta Corp. Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – July 4, 2025) – Hempalta Corp. (TSXV: HEMP) (“Hempalta” or the “Company”), a Canadian-based provider of nature-based carbon credit solutions, is pleased to announce that Farm Credit Canada (“FCC”) has granted a 90-day extension to its current forbearance agreement (the “Extension”). The Extension runs to September 30, 2025, providing the Company with critical flexibility as it advances several strategic initiatives, including a planned equipment sale, ongoing carbon credit inventory sales,…
[ad_1] Marsden Building Society has increased the interest rate on its fixed Cash ISA this week to 4.3% AER, earning an “excellent” Moneyfacts rating.The interest, which is fixed for two years, is paid annually, and savers can launch the account with a minimum deposit of £5,000. Cash ISAs have grown in popularity over the past few years as higher interest rates drag more people into savings tax thresholds. These accounts currently allow individuals to save up to £20,000 a year tax-free. Commenting on Marsden Building Society’s new deal, Caitlyn Eastell, spokesperson at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, said: “Marsden Building Society has increased the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The S&P 500 is up 100% over the last five years. That’s an average annual return of just under 15%, which I think pretty much any long-term investor should be pleased with. During this time, the FTSE 100 has managed a slightly more modest 85% – or 13% per year. But some of its constituents have significantly outperformed the US index. FTSE 100 outperformers Have a guess at how many FTSE 100 stocks have beaten the S&P 500 over the last five years. I’ll wait… You’re wrong (probably) – the number is actually 25, which…
[ad_1] Today, the European Commission proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law reviewing the 2040 climate targets that first enshrined climate neutrality by 2050—and with it, a structural shift in how climate action will be measured and financed in the EU. At the heart of the draft proposal: A 90% net emissions reduction target (vs. 1990 levels) by 2040 would be implemented. International carbon credits would be introduced, which could be used by member states and companies to cover up to 3% of that target. Use of credits would be allowed from 2036 onwards, aligning with the Article 6…
[ad_1] India is charting a bold new path in climate governance with the rollout of its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), a rate-based Emissions Trading System (ETS) that marks a pivotal shift in how the world’s third-largest emitter approaches carbon pricing.Announced in June by the Indian government, the CCTS is a cornerstone of India’s evolving carbon market infrastructure, aimed at decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.Balancing Growth and Compliance For Carbon Credits in IndiaUnlike cap-based systems, India’s rate-based ETS assigns emissions intensity benchmarks to high-emitting sectors rather than absolute caps, allowing flexibility for economic expansion while encouraging greener operations.…