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ANALYSIS: Colombian CO2 tax offsetting exceeds 50% cap amid glut of low-priced credits

Published 16:44 on September 25, 2025 / Last updated at 16:44 on September 25, 2025 / , and / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, LATAM & Caribbean), Insights (Analysis), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Colombian CO2-taxable entities have retired carbon credits equivalent to more than 50% of their levy burden in H1 2025, above the legal threshold, as eligible credits amass at low prices and fears build that politicians may push the cap down further.
Colombian CO2-taxable entities have retired carbon credits equivalent to more than 50% of their levy burden in H1 2025, above the legal threshold, as eligible credits amass at low prices and fears build that politicians may push the cap down further.


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