Utility Beyond Claims: Accelerating Corporate Climate Action

Research shows that companies who are actively investing in high-quality carbon credits are decarbonising at an accelerated rate compared to those who choose not to. However, despite these advantages many corporations remain hesitant to engage in voluntary carbon markets due to past controversies and perceived risks.

What are the benefits for companies that proactively invest in carbon credits to mitigate emissions beyond their corporate value chain? And how can policy and regulatory frameworks be crafted to incentivise voluntary corporate action on a larger scale?