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DATA DIVE: EU demand for international credits could reach up to 430 mln by 2040

Published 17:25 on September 5, 2025 / Last updated at 17:25 on September 5, 2025 / , and / EMEA (Europe), Insights (Data Dives), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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There are two possible interpretations for international carbon credit use under the EU's 2040 climate target proposal, one of which could see Europeans buy as many as 430 million units over a five-year period leading up to the target date, according to analysis published Friday.
There are two possible interpretations for international carbon credit use under the EU's 2040 climate target proposal, one of which could see Europeans buy as many as 430 million units over a five-year period leading up to the target date, according to analysis published Friday.


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