SBTi proposes allowing carbon credits in corporate net-zero targets

The Science Based Targets initiative is reconsidering its stance on carbon offsets, proposing to let companies count voluntary carbon credits toward their net-zero commitments, aligning with how compliance carbon markets operate.

First covered Nov 8, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article

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2d Trellis Every compliance market lets carbon credits do some of the work. Voluntary programs should do the same — SBTi’s new net-zero standard should allow credits to count toward corporate emissions targets. The post Every compliance market lets carbon credits do some of…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-09 (#1)

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