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- News September 3, 2025 Reserve launches work program on carbon credit permanence Throughout its history, the Reserve has maintained 100 years as the most reputable accounting timeframe for the permanence of sequestration-based credits. The reasoning behind this approach is that early IPCC reports used this timeframe to calculate the Global Warming Potential of greenhouse gases relative to carbon dioxide; issuing credits for carbon sequestered for periods shorter than 100 years could effectively award 100 years’ worth of climate benefits without ensuring they are actually delivered. Read more →
- News September 3, 2025 One Hundred Years of Permanence? The Climate Action Reserve is reenvisioning its approach to permanence in its voluntary protocols Read more →
- News August 27, 2025 Infographic: Transparency and public participation are key tenets of the Reserve Transparency and public engagement are central to the Climate Action Reserve’s mission. We offer multiple ways for you to participate, share input, and help shape our work. Explore our latest infographic to see how you can get involved at every stage of the carbon credit lifecycle, from protocol development to project listing and ongoing engagement. Read more →
- News August 12, 2025 Climate Action Reserve US/Canada biochar and Mexico forest protocols endorsed by Integrity Council Governing Board CCP label ushers in high integrity credits from project types with tremendous opportunity for driving support to nature based and local climate solutions Read more →
- News August 12, 2025 Updated US Nitric Acid Production Protocol provides opportunity for greater positive climate impact in the industrial sector Version 3.0 of the protocol aims to increase the scale of trusted emission reductions Read more →
- News June 4, 2025 Infographic: Argentina Landfill Protocol provides rigorous framework for landfill methane destruction projects The Argentina Landfill Protocol provides a clear and rigorous framework to utilize financial support from the carbon market to curb landfill methane emissions in Argentina. Read more →
- News June 4, 2025 New Argentina Landfill Protocol provides avenue for rigorous methane destruction carbon projects The protocol continues the Climate Action Reserve’s support for climate action in the Global South Read more →
- News June 3, 2025 Climate Action Reserve adipic acid protocols receive Integrity Council Governing Board’s stamp of approval as high-integrity The approvals continue to support the strengthening and trust in the global VCM Read more →
- News February 14, 2025 Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors selects climate policy and carbon market veteran as next President Robin Rix brings unique insights, deep experience and strategic approach to the organization’s leadership position Read more →
- News October 2, 2024 Argentina Livestock Protocol opens opportunities for new voluntary GHG emissions reductions Protocol expands the Climate Action Reserve’s leadership in LAC climate action Read more →
- News June 26, 2024 Check out our latest infographic highlighting biochar: the climate superstar! png | pdf Read more →
- News May 24, 2024 Climate Action Offsetter: Road Scholar What is your organization’s mission? Read more →