Major voluntary carbon standard to wind down operations in 2026

Published 09:15 on December 5, 2025 / Last updated at 17:49 on December 5, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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One of the earliest and most influential standard-setting bodies in the voluntary carbon market announced on Friday it will wind down operations by late 2026.
One of the earliest and most influential standard-setting bodies in the voluntary carbon market announced on Friday it will wind down operations by late 2026.


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