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CDR MONTHLY DATA: Investment falls but retirements edge up with market showing signs of maturity

Published 16:47 on March 9, 2026 / Last updated at 16:47 on March 9, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Data Dives, VCM Reports), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The engineered carbon removals (CDR) market saw a softening in investment and fewer forward purchase deals in February, with biochar projects again dominating new issuance and retirements, according to registry data and figures from two analytics firms.
The engineered carbon removals (CDR) market saw a softening in investment and fewer forward purchase deals in February, with biochar projects again dominating new issuance and retirements, according to registry data and figures from two analytics firms.


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