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London Stock Exchange’s Voluntary Carbon Markets designation

Wong Pei Ting

Wong Pei Ting

Published Mon, Oct 17, 2022 · 05:50 AM
    • The London Stock Exchange's Voluntary Carbon Market designation indicates listed funds or companies that are committed to investing in projects expected to yield high-quality carbon credits, and to distribute, retire or on-sell those credits.
    • The London Stock Exchange's Voluntary Carbon Market designation indicates listed funds or companies that are committed to investing in projects expected to yield high-quality carbon credits, and to distribute, retire or on-sell those credits. PHOTO: REUTERS

    THE LONDON Stock Exchange (LSE) has launched its Voluntary Carbon Market designation, giving carbon reduction and removal projects an avenue to raise capital via a public listing.

    What is it?

    The designation indicates listed funds or companies that are committed to investing in projects expected to yield high-quality carbon credits, and to distribute, retire or on-sell those credits.

    What projects are allowed?

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