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CARBON FORWARD 2023: VCM deemed a poor fit for institutional investors, while airline says has little option

Published 17:25 on October 13, 2023  /  Last updated at 17:25 on October 13, 2023  / Paddy Gourlay /  International, Voluntary

The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is too small-scale and volatile to meet the needs of institutional investors for now, with some asset owners looking to bypass it altogether and invest directly into tree planting projects, according to a multinational asset management company. 
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is too small-scale and volatile to meet the needs of institutional investors for now, with some asset owners looking to bypass it altogether and invest directly into tree planting projects, according to a multinational asset management company. 


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