FEATURE: As demand for carbon accounting grows, so does the push to professionalise the sector

Published 14:17 on August 12, 2025 / Last updated at 14:21 on August 12, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Features), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The fast-rising industry of carbon accountants is looking to professionalise itself, bringing international best practices, technical alignment, and regulation to a role that is still largely taught on the job – much like a game of ‘Chinese whispers’.
The fast-rising industry of carbon accountants is looking to professionalise itself, bringing international best practices, technical alignment, and regulation to a role that is still largely taught on the job – much like a game of ‘Chinese whispers’.


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