Carbon credits Archives - Bernard Business Consulting

30 Jun 26

How to Evaluate Carbon Credit Projects: A Due Diligence Guide for Fund Managers

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Takeaways Carbon credit fund managers must assess whether credits represent real, additional and durable climate impact. The fund’s first strategic decision is whether to focus on avoidance credits or removal credits. The second decision is whether to participate in compliance or voluntary carbon markets. Additionality, permanence, leakage, methodology rigour and…

01 Jun 26

How Carbon Credit Projects Make Money: Revenue and Financing Models

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Takeaways Carbon credit projects generate revenue primarily through the creation and sale of verified carbon credits. Developers can secure upfront funding through offtake agreements, carbon-backed financing, and investment partnerships. Carbon exchanges, brokers, traders, lenders, and investors all play important roles in the carbon market ecosystem. Technology providers have created additional…

29 Apr 26

Carbon Credits vs Commodities: Key Differences Every Investor Should Understand

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Takeaways Carbon credits are intangible and project-based, while commodities are physical and standardised assets Carbon credits are highly heterogeneous, making quality, risk, and pricing less consistent than commodities Supply of carbon credits is time-intensive and less flexible, unlike commodities which respond faster to market demand Carbon markets are still developing,…

28 Apr 26

How Malaysia’s National Carbon Market Policy Impacts Your Industry

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Takeaways The National Carbon Market Policy (NCMP) serves as a critical deliverable under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), providing the foundational governance for future market-based instruments such as an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and carbon tax. The policy establishes a robust ecosystem to ensure that carbon credits are measurable, verifiable,…

07 Apr 26

ESG Incentives Malaysia 2026: Grants, Tax Benefits and Funding Opportunities for Businesses

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As we navigate 2026, Malaysian businesses are no longer debating if they should adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, but rather how to afford them. Between the new National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and the implementation of the domestic carbon tax, the pressure to comply has never been higher.…

02 Apr 26

The New Carbon Economy: How Article 6.2 is Transforming Global Business

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Takeaways Article 6.2 transforms carbon credits from voluntary CSR tools into high-value, government-backed assets called ITMOs. Following COP29 and COP30, the market has moved from policy theory to active bilateral trading between nations like Singapore, Switzerland, Ghana, and Thailand. Credits with a Letter of Authorisation (“LoA”) and Corresponding Adjustments (“CA”)…

31 Mar 26

Do Carbon Credits Really Work in Malaysia? Risks, Credibility and Environmental Impact Explained

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Takeaways Carbon credits can support net-zero strategies in Malaysia only when they are high-quality, verified, and used after real emissions reductions, as poor-quality credits can create regulatory and reputational risks. Carbon credits are not a shortcut to decarbonisation, and companies should prioritise reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions before…

17 Mar 26

Malaysia Carbon Credit Market Explained: Policies, Carbon Tax, Bursa Carbon Exchange and Business Implications

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Takeaways Malaysia is developing a national carbon credit ecosystem as part of its net-zero commitment by 2050. The Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) serves as Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market platform. The government plans to introduce a carbon tax in 2026, starting with high-emission sectors. Global policies such as CBAM will increase…