Article 6 is part of the Paris Agreement. It establishes a new framework for international cooperation between countries to reduce emissions and meet their pledges, but is relevant to companies too.
meet their climate goals under the Paris agreement.
meet their climate obligations under CORSIA.
meet their voluntary and mandatory targets.
Article 6 establishes a new framework for international cooperation between countries to reduce emissions. It creates the rules that govern how Article 6 credits - known as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) - are accounted for and transferred.
What makes an ITMO different to other carbon credits is that it must be authorised by the country it was created in, declaring that the GHG emission reductions or removals certified through the carbon credit will not be counted towards its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Because the ITMO is not counted toward the host country's NDC, it can be purchased by other countries to help meet their NDCs. ITMOs can also be purchased by companies seeking to meet voluntary or mandatory targets and airlines seeking to meet their obligations under CORSIA.
This 20-minute guide explains Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, why it is important, how it helps countries and companies meet their climate targets, and more.
As one of the world's most experienced experts in carbon asset development, and the company that helped facilitate the world's first Article 6 transaction, South Pole is well placed to support your Article 6 needs.
South Pole supports project developers in designing and implementing Article 6.2 mitigation activities, and facilitates cooperation with host country governments and ITMO buyers.
We support governments and international institutions in designing carbon pricing instruments and developing national policies and processes, strategically leveraging Article 6.2 to either secure carbon finance or procure ITMOs to use towards their NDC.
Our global presence and vast experience in carbon asset development enables us to source and procure carbon assets globally, on behalf of our buyers, including governments, corporates and airlines.
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This 20-minute guide explains Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, why it is important, how it helps countries and companies meet their climate targets, and more.
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