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VCM MONTHLY DATA: Oil majors return to the fold as EU gives a major demand boost to Article 6 carbon market

Published 14:15 on November 6, 2025 / Last updated at 14:15 on November 6, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Data Dives, VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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October saw voluntary carbon credit issuances fall by around 40% compared to September's bumper month, with retirements rising by nearly 1.4 million over the same period, as data from an analytics firm shows that the oil majors have returned as a major demand source in the VCM. 
October saw voluntary carbon credit issuances fall by around 40% compared to September's bumper month, with retirements rising by nearly 1.4 million over the same period, as data from an analytics firm shows that the oil majors have returned as a major demand source in the VCM. 


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