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EU could purchase hundreds of millions of international carbon credits in early 2030s, says analyst

Published 19:32 on December 11, 2025 / Last updated at 14:39 on December 12, 2025 / and / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The EU could purchase 363 million international carbon credits as part of a pilot scheme linked to its decision to allow up to 5% of the bloc's 2040 emissions reduction target to be met by offsets, according to new estimates.
The EU could purchase 363 million international carbon credits as part of a pilot scheme linked to its decision to allow up to 5% of the bloc's 2040 emissions reduction target to be met by offsets, according to new estimates.


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