Carbon Credit News – On 22 June 2026, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released a consultation draft of its new Net Zero Aligned Organizations Standard (ISO 14060). The standard aims to help companies develop credible, comprehensive net-zero transition plans through emissions reduction targets, robust transition planning, and verifiable progress reporting.
In their official response, the Co-Chairs of the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets welcomed the draft’s recognition of carbon credits but called for stronger leadership. “ISO’s draft Net Zero Standard sends a signal that businesses should invest in carbon credits to support global emissions cuts,” they stated.
The document provides guidance on using high-integrity credits within corporate climate strategies, particularly when companies encounter practical constraints during decarbonization.
However, the Co-Chairs argued that the draft should go further. They emphasized the need for clearer, more compelling signals to encourage faster and broader adoption of all available tools — including carbon credits — to accelerate the net-zero transition.
“This is what The Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets was set up to deliver,” they noted.
The Coalition’s Shared Principles offer practical frameworks for companies to credibly incorporate high-integrity carbon credits alongside direct abatement efforts on their path to net zero.
Coherence across frameworks remains essential. Governments and international standard-setters must align behind a unified message: act now with urgency and integrity.
The Co-Chairs urged businesses, investors, and policymakers to actively participate in ISO’s public consultation to strengthen the final standard and promote international consistency on the role of carbon credits.
Co-Chairs: Rachel Kyte (UK Special Representative for Climate), Ravi Menon (Singapore Ambassador for Climate Action), and Ali Mohamed (Kenya Special Envoy on Climate Change).
This response highlights the Coalition’s ongoing push for aligned, ambitious standards that unlock greater private finance for high-integrity carbon projects while maintaining environmental integrity. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage directly with the ISO consultation.
