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Carbon credit volumes fell in Q1 while higher-rated units drove market value -report

Published 18:01 on April 8, 2026 / Last updated at 18:01 on April 8, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon credit retirements fell in the first quarter of 2026 while average prices edged higher, data published Wednesday showed, with higher-value units increasingly associated with projects meeting stricter quality, compliance, and methodological criteria.
Carbon credit retirements fell in the first quarter of 2026 while average prices edged higher, data published Wednesday showed, with higher-value units increasingly associated with projects meeting stricter quality, compliance, and methodological criteria.


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