Building a credible market for nature-based carbon offsets – Federated Hermes Limited

The market for nature-based carbon offsets remains beset by challenges, particularly in relation to measurement and verification. EOS at Federated Hermes look at how these problems might be overcome.

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... Fast reading:
  • New UN standards for international carbon markets agreed at COP29 to boost credibility.
  • Due diligence is critical for assessing the quality of nature-based carbon offset projects.
  • While high-quality projects often require more significant investment and longer timeframes, they are essential to ensure a meaningful climate impact.

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