Verra has launched a public consultation (July 15–August 17, 2026) on VM0044 v2.0, expanding eligible projects and feedstocks, tightening monitoring, and replacing the positive‑list approach with project‑specific additionality assessments to align biochar credits with current science and integrity expectations.

The European Commission proposed slowing EU ETS emissions cuts, extending free allowances to 2038, and integrating 250 million tons of carbon removals into the market.

elta and Shell Aviation signed a five-year deal to expand sustainable aviation fuel supply and infrastructure at five major U.S. airport hubs.