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Increased government ambition, tighter regulations, greater corporate sustainability commitments, and the outcome of the international COP process will demand serious net zero action from large-scale organisations over the next decade and beyond.

The approval of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement at COP29 in Baku, marks a historic moment for global climate action. Article 6 introduces market-based mechanisms that enable countries to transfer emissions mitigations internationally to meet climate targets. After nine years of negotiations, nations have finalised the frameworks for its two main components, Article 6.2 and 6.4, fully enabling their implementation.

The UK’s newly released Principles for Voluntary Carbon and Nature Market Integrity represent a significant step forward in leveraging voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) to lower global emissions, attract climate finance, and restore nature. These principles reflect a growing international trend toward creating structured, transparent standards for market participation.

A survey conducted by CFP Energy reveals carbon and environmental markets key to decarbonisation, but business leaders cite major challenges for net zero transition

Update: Your obligations as an importer or producer of foreign-manufactured goods affected by the UK CBAM. Contact CFP Energy to mitigate future CBAM cost exposure.

As the aviation industry navigates the first year of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Phase 1 (2024–2026), this week’s approvals of additional carbon crediting standards have influenced the market landscape, introducing both opportunities and complexities.

The development of biofuels has had an impact across a number of industries that are responsible for high intensity carbon emissions, as the transition to cleaner fuels becomes increasingly urgent in the battle against climate change.  

The UK ETS Authority has launched a follow-up consultation to the ‘UK Emissions Trading Scheme: free allocation review’ that was originally published in December 2023.

We are fast approaching the “extended” allowance surrender deadline (30 September 2024) for meeting 2023 EU ETS compliance.

In 2016 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted a variety of measures demanding material and operational efficiency upgrades from aviation operators. As one branch of these measures, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) began in 2021, as a lever to mandate offsetting of CO2 emissions and incentivise uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).

In the UK and across Europe, Tim Atkinson and his award-winning team are playing a pivotal role in the decarbonisation of major industries as part of the carbon compliance team at CFP Energy, having traded over 100m carbon allowances in the past three years alone.

As part of the European-wide effort to achieve net zero, drive the energy transition forward and create a more sustainable world, CFP Energy is working to support organisations based in Germany covered by the national Emissions Trading System (nationales Emissionshandelssystem) (nEHS).

CFP Energy and Brook Green Supply, both part of the CFP Energy Group, are proud to announce their success in retaining their respective EcoVadis Bronze and Silver awards. EcoVadis is the world's largest and most trusted independent provider of business sustainability ratings.

26 June 2024 London - Last night Jonathan Navon and Thomas Rassmuson, Founders of CFP Energy, received the 'Team of Transition Champions' Award at Reuters' Global Energy Transition Awards 2024.

Mangrove forests are invaluable in the battle against climate change, providing essential services such as carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity support. Carbon projects dedicated to restoring these ecosystems hold the promise of significantly advancing global climate objectives.

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration took a significant step in the fight against climate change by issuing a joint policy statement and integrity principles for voluntary carbon markets (VCMs).

Today, CFP Energy is pleased to announce the appointment of Rafael Narezzi, formally our Chief Technology Officer, as the Managing Director of the Group’s new cyber security tech business, Cyber Energia.

On 21 March the UK Government published the 'Consultation on the introduction of a UK Carbon border adjustment mechanism' asking industry stakeholders for feedback on the proposed import tax on carbon emissions embedded in defined goods.

The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) enables businesses, governments, and individuals to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions. Carbon credits can be seen as a company’s voluntary tax on their emissions, channelling funding into projects that reduce or remove carbon from the atmosphere.

Amidst the flurry of media attention surrounding clean cookstove projects, it is essential to consider a full range of standpoints to ensure that we focus on continuously improving the quality and integrity of carbon projects. Scrutiny drives change, and with it, the voluntary carbon market can continue to deliver climate finance to initiatives that go beyond emission reductions and offer meaningful benefits to communities.

Following a successful year, CFP Energy is delighted to have been voted a winner in the Environmental Finance Environmental Market Rankings 2023-2024. CFP Energy were voted as winners in two awards, and runner-up in a further two.

From regulatory compliance to ESG initiatives, the financial impact of the evolving energy landscape on your business is important. The balancing act between doing what's right for the future of your business, your clients, and our planet is not a simple decision, but an important one to get right.

With Article 6 developments set to drastically affect views on quality and integrity in the VCM, now more than ever it is essential to gain an understanding of what exactly Article 6 is, how the VCM is involved, and why it is so important.

On 30th January the EU Commission adopted the most recent draft of the delegated act amending the free allocation regulation to the EU ETS. The regulation will adjust free allocations from this year.

Voluntary carbon project investment has taken centre-stage over the last eighteen months as secondary market spot trading of carbon credits has become increasingly difficult. From inflated prices on marketplaces to the crowded world of brokered spot transactions, sourcing of carbon credits directly from carbon project investments increasingly offers a reliable alternative to the traditional methods of purchasing carbon credits.

2023 proved to be a pivotal year for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), marked by several developments in its trajectory. As we step into the new year, let's reflect on the past 12 months, specifically the critical insights and milestones that have shaped the VCM, its evolution and the implications for the future.

UK Government Announces a series of consultations to reform the UK ETS and introduce an Import carbon pricing mechanism.

As we ring in the new year, the aviation industry is transitioning from CORSIA’s pilot phase to CORSIA phase 1. To grasp its significance, it's crucial to understand CORSIA's role and objectives.

Waves are being made in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) by the publication of a study calling for the retraction of the West et al. study used in an article by the Guardian earlier in the year to claim that "more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets are worthless".

COP28 has been a whirlwind of activity and it feels like this is finally the time that Voluntary Carbon Markets can move on from recent troubles and find new purpose and growth.

New hire will help CFP Energy unlock growth potential and help customers thrive in evolving energy landscape. CFP Energy has today announced the appointment of Catherine Newman to the position of chief operating officer (COO).