VCM remains small as corporate buyers shift towards direct offtakes -report

Published 00:33 on January 7, 2026 / Last updated at 00:33 on January 7, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Voluntary corporate spending on carbon credits grew in 2025, although the voluntary carbon market (VCM) remains relatively small, per a report released this week on VCM strategies.
Voluntary corporate spending on carbon credits grew in 2025, although the voluntary carbon market (VCM) remains relatively small, per a report released this week on VCM strategies.


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