VCM Report: No carbon credit retirement rush in December as prices drift lower

Published 16:55 on December 15, 2025 / Last updated at 17:53 on December 15, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The usual December retirement rush has yet to appear amid another lacklustre week as prices drifted lower, despite the EU confirming it will allow international carbon credits for its 2040 goal.
The usual December retirement rush has yet to appear amid another lacklustre week as prices drifted lower, despite the EU confirming it will allow international carbon credits for its 2040 goal.


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