DATA DIVE: California emissions down almost 4% in 2025 as rate of decline slows

Published 01:40 on January 29, 2026 / Last updated at 01:40 on January 29, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada), Insights (Data Dives)

Carbon Pulse Premium

Emissions covered by California's cap-and-trade programme declined at a lower rate in 2025 compared with the prior year as the programme's total emissions dropped under 25% over a decade, according to a major market intelligence provider.
Emissions covered by California's cap-and-trade programme declined at a lower rate in 2025 compared with the prior year as the programme's total emissions dropped under 25% over a decade, according to a major market intelligence provider.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.