VCM Report: Heavy dose of carbon credit issuance hits market at start of 2026

Published 16:12 on January 5, 2026 / Last updated at 16:12 on January 5, 2026 / / 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), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Voluntary carbon credit issuances surged at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, while the market now gears up for the expected impact of the first wave of CORSIA demand and advancements on Article 6.
Voluntary carbon credit issuances surged at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, while the market now gears up for the expected impact of the first wave of CORSIA demand and advancements on Article 6.


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