Why “Net Zero” Accounting Is Facing a Rethink

Corporate climate reporting was supposed to make climate action measurable, transparent, and comparable. Instead, it may have created a system where some of the most meaningful climate interventions barely count at all.
From Guidance to Standard: Key Changes in the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Framework

From 1 January 2027, The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Land Sector Removals Standard will come into effect. This will have implications for organisations voluntarily that measure, report, and manage agricultural land-management emissions and carbon removals.
Verra ARR Projects – What the changes to submission timelines mean for Voluntary Carbon Projects

The updated Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS v5.0) announced by Verra in December 2025 introduces a key change to pipeline listing timeline requirements.
Scaling Agricultural Mitigation Across ASEAN: A Feasibility Assessment for Carbon Market Cooperation

Environmental Accounting Services (EAS), was commissioned to develop a shortlist and feasibility assessment of proven agricultural mitigation practices that have the potential to be scaled up in one or more ASEAN Member States.
Developing a National Biochar Soil Carbon Method for Aotearoa New Zealand

Biochar is rapidly emerging as a viable soil-based carbon removal pathway and is attracting increasing interest from countries seeking to expand and strengthen their National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (NGHGIs).
Carly’s Latest Round Up

Throughout the year the team at EAS work on some really diverse and important projects as well as share interesting reading items that come across our feeds. As 2025 starts drawing to a close, I thought I would share some of these moments that make me really proud of our team and that have stuck with me over this year.
The VCM, NZ NDC and Double Counting – A New Zealand Perspective

This guide explains how New Zealand’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement interacts with the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and why double counting is an important issue for both governments and voluntary buyers.
SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Revised

In November 2025, the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) released the second draft of its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard for consultation.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting in the FLAG sector

As awareness grows around the environmental impacts across entire value chains, particularly in the agricultural sector, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol has released updated guidance to support improved estimation and reporting of emissions.
Monthly Roundup Newsletter – November 2024

Welcome to my roundup newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find insights on the latest developments in the voluntary carbon market, advancements in global forest monitoring, policy shifts impacting sustainability, and emerging research and innovations that are shaping the future of climate action. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our mailing list […]
