The global carbon credit market in 2024 remained stagnant, valued at around US$1.4 billion, per MSCI report. Demand for carbon credits—measured by the number of credits “retired” or permanently used—did not grow significantly. Carbon prices, meanwhile, continued to fall. However, the market is showing signs of potential growth. With more companies committing to ambitious climate goals...Read More

Effective voluntary carbon markets can reduce emissions, fund the restoration of ecosystems, and channel capital into vulnerable communities, all financed by private capital. But to deliver impact at scale, market confidence needs to be increased. Proper regulation would support that. In November, the UK government published a little-reported statutory instrument, with the objective of regulating environmental,...Read More