Utility Beyond Claims: Accelerating Corporate Climate Action

Research shows that companies actively investing in high-quality carbon credits are decarbonising faster than those who do not. Yet, despite these advantages, many corporations remain hesitant to engage in voluntary carbon markets due to past controversies and perceived risks.

What benefits do companies gain by investing 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?