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DATA DIVE: Verra’s dominance over retirements slips despite record six months across voluntary carbon market

Published 05:03 on July 8, 2025 / Last updated at 17:53 on July 7, 2025 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Data Dives), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The share of carbon credit retirements recorded under Verra has declined in the first half of the year, as emerging registries have reported fast-growing volumes in what may push the voluntary market to a record year for such transactions, while data also shows a rising number of new buyers in the market, despite the ongoing weak price environment.
The share of carbon credit retirements recorded under Verra has declined in the first half of the year, as emerging registries have reported fast-growing volumes in what may push the voluntary market to a record year for such transactions, while data also shows a rising number of new buyers in the market, despite the ongoing weak price environment.


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