DCarbon Beats- September Edition

At DCarbon, we’re working across regions and industries to turn commitments into measurable results. This July, we’re spotlighting the policies shaping carbon action, the tools supporting compliance, and the markets pushing toward climate-smart growth. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, or sustainability lead, this edition is built to keep you informed and ahead.

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Stakeholder Input Invited on the SBTi’s Power Sector Net-Zero Standard

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the first draft of its Power Sector Net-Zero Standard for public consultation, open until November 3, 2025.

The draft Power Standard is designed to enable companies across the power sector to set near- and long-term science-based targets that are practical, credible and aligned with what is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. It will help manage transition risks and capture growth opportunities as global demand for low-emission electricity accelerates.

Developed in alignment with the first consultation draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2, the draft Power Standard aims to drive consistency and clarity across the SBTi’s suite of Standards.

European Parliament Urged to Keep Financial Sector Accountability in CSDDD

The European Parliament currently negotiates its position on the so-called "Omnibus package". Presented by the Commission last February, the package could entail drastic cuts to human, social and environmental protections by watering down key provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Passed in the last legislative term after years of advocacy from civil society, the CSDDD was aimed at fostering responsible corporate behavior in companies’ operations and across their global value chains.

32 civil society organizations, including FIDH, urge European parliamentarians to preserve a crucial clause in the final text, namely the review clause 36-1, which obliges the European Commission to evaluate whether financial institutions should be legally required in the future to assess and mitigate their harms on human rights and the environment.

California Issues Guidance for Companies Ahead of Climate Risk Disclosure Reporting

Under California law, businesses operating in the state will soon face new climate disclosure obligations. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued draft guidance to help companies prepare for these requirements, which take effect in 2026.

The guidance provides clarity on who is covered, reporting timelines, and methodologies for calculating both greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks.

CBAM Call for Input on Emissions & Third-Country Carbon Costs

As part of the European Green Deal, in 2023 the EU introduced the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The CBAM is a climate instrument to prevent carbon leakage. Carbon leakage occurs if, due to carbon costs, EU industry transfers production to third countries with less stringent emission constraints, or imports from these countries replace equivalent products with a lower greenhouse gas emission intensity due to the difference in climate policy.

The CBAM currently covers cement, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen. It ensures that imports face the same carbon cost as EU production under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

On 28 August 2025, the Commission launched a call for evidence that aims to gather the opinions of all stakeholders on the rules on the methodology for calculating emissions embedded in CBAM goods, rules on the adjustment of CBAM certificates to reflect the EU ETS free allocation, and rules on the deduction of the carbon price paid in a third country. 

The main target audiences are EU-based and non-EU stakeholders, namely:

• All businesses in the EU and stakeholders in partner (non-EU) countries affected by CBAM;
• National competent authorities of the EU Member States in charge of CBAM implementation and third-country authorities (including customs authorities), notably those which have adopted or are developing carbon pricing instruments.
• Academic institutions, in line with the Commission’s better regulation policy to develop initiatives informed by the best available knowledge, we particularly invite researchers and academic organizations to submit relevant published and pre-print scientific research, analyses and data.

China to Introduce Absolute Emission Caps by 2027

China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced plans to implement absolute emissions caps starting in 2027 as part of reforms to its national emissions trading system.

Moving away from its current intensity-based model, which ties emissions to economic growth, the revised framework will establish a firm cap on total emissions, strengthening regulatory control and oversight.

 Singapore Grants SMEs More Time for Climate Reporting

Singapore has postponed mandatory climate-related reporting requirements  for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing them more time to get ready. Instead of the earlier starting date, the requirements will now be introduced in stages to ease the compliance burden on smaller firms.

 Philippines to Launch Carbon Credit Policy for Energy Sector

The Philippines is preparing to introduce a carbon credit scheme for its energy sector to attract investment in low-carbon technologies. The initiative will establish a market system that allows emitters to offset their footprint by buying credits tied to verified emission-reduction projects.

 Eco-Acoustics to Measure Biodiversity Impact - New technology

Scientists and investors are increasingly using eco-acoustics, the study of natural soundscapes, to monitor biodiversity. By capturing and analyzing sounds from forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems, they can measure species diversity and ecosystem health more efficiently and cost-effectively than conventional field surveys.

Denmark to Issue First-Ever Sovereign Green Bond Under EuGB “Gold Standard”

 The Kingdom of Denmark announced plans to raise up to DKK 10 billion (USD$1.6 billion) through a new green bond offering, expected to be the first ever sovereign issuance under the new European Green Bond (EuGB) standard.

 Denmark is set to become the first country to issue a sovereign bond under the EU’s new Green Bond Standard. Expected by late 2025, the issuance will channel funds into EU Taxonomy-aligned projects such as renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and climate resilience initiatives.

Thailand Debuts on the ‘Blue Bond’ Market – IFC Backs East Water’s Issuance

A new investment will help secure reliable access to water supply in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and help improve the country’s overall water resource management.

IFC has invested in a blue bond issued by East Water, a pioneer in developing and managing major water pipelines in the country and the largest private sector company supplying water in the EEC region. This is East Water’s first blue bond and IFC’s first blue financing investment in the infrastructure sector in Asia Pacific.

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, along with other institutional and high-net-worth investors from Thailand, subscribed to the 620-million-Thai-baht bond on August 18, 2025.

Proceeds will be used to support East Water to free up cashflows and continue investing in maintaining the quality of its extensive 553 km water transmission network, which is the longest in Thailand and the most integrated in the EEC region, linking multiple government-owned reservoirs, rivers, and private reservoirs. 

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