Carbon market essentials

Learn the fundamentals

Learn more about carbon credits, ACCUs and the Australian carbon market in our interview with Thomas Shröder from South Pole.

What is an Australian Carbon Token (BCAU)?

BCAU is a token that notionally represents an Australian Carbon Credit Unit. 1 Token = 1kg of carbon captured.

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What are Carbon Credits?

A carbon credit represents the removal or avoidance of 1 tonne of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. A value is assigned to each tonne removed or avoided. Businesses are able to purchase carbon credits to offset their own emissions. The ultimate goal is to achieve a net zero state, where all emissions are offset by carbon capture initiatives.

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What are Carbon Credits and Carbon Offsets

As governments and businesses around the world pledge to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon credit markets are emerging to help meet these goals. Here’s what you need to know about Australian carbon credits.

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The Australian Carbon Market Explained

The market is growing quickly as the government and businesses increase their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Here's a brief overview of how it works:

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Investing in Australian Carbon Tokens

The Australian Carbon Token (BCAU) is a digital token, notionally backed by Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). BCAUs can be bought and sold easily and transparently.

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What is an Australian Carbon Token(BCAU)?

Carbon credits are used by companies to compensate for their carbon emissions. However, they can also be bought by investors who expect the price to increase over time and can then sell the credits to those companies looking to offset their emissions.

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What the world is saying about carbon markets

BetaCarbon launches the Australian Carbon Token

BetaCarbon launched its blockchain-supported carbon trading platform that company founder and CEO Guy Dickinson say is capitalising on ‘massive tailwinds’ driving the sector.

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Coinspot lists Australian Carbon Token

CoinSpot, Australia’s leading digital currency exchange, has announced the listing of the Australian Carbon Token (BCAU) on its platform, offering customers the opportunity to invest in the emerging asset class of carbon credits.

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Can cryptocurrency be ESG friendly?

Speaking ahead of InvestorDaily’s 2022 ESG Summit, where he and a panel of speakers will address common concerns around the ESG risk of crypto, Mr Dickinson explained what thorough due diligence should explore.

Retail investors and their carbon footprint

Investors’ attention has turned to the financial products the emitters use to balance the carbon they send into the atmosphere: carbon credits.

DigitalX and BetaCarbon deliver Indigenous Australian Carbon Token

Guy Dickinson has warned investors to perform their due diligence on environmental and governance issues before investing in crypto.

Finder Green Awards 2022

BetaCarbon wins 2022 Finders Awards for Green Innovation and Green Start of the Year

Former regulator Crennan backs BetaCarbon launch

BetaCarbon's platform is nearing a launch, offering investors tokens that represent Australian carbon credits to increase access to the Australian carbon market.

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