CDR credits enjoy strong December, even as annual investment falls in 2025

Published 17:14 on January 12, 2026 / Last updated at 17:14 on January 12, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Offtake volumes for carbon removal (CDR) credits surged in December, driven largely by major biochar and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) deals, analysts reported on Monday, with issuances also up month-on-month and retirements on the rise.
Offtake volumes for carbon removal (CDR) credits surged in December, driven largely by major biochar and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) deals, analysts reported on Monday, with issuances also up month-on-month and retirements on the rise.


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