CFME26: In Middle East, many big businesses are wary of carbon credits, and keen for local projects

Published 17:57 on January 14, 2026 / Last updated at 17:57 on January 14, 2026 / / EMEA (Middle East), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The majority of large companies in the Middle East are still sceptical of the voluntary carbon market, particularly of investments in projects outside the local region, according to experts at Carbon Forward Middle East on Wednesday. 
The majority of large companies in the Middle East are still sceptical of the voluntary carbon market, particularly of investments in projects outside the local region, according to experts at Carbon Forward Middle East on Wednesday. 


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