BRIEFING: EU mulls new body to centralise purchase of Article 6 credits

Published 18:07 on May 7, 2026 / Last updated at 11:23 on May 8, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Insights (Briefings), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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The European Commission is considering creating a new body or agency to centralise the purchase of international carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement and ensure they meet the EU’s extensive quality criteria.
The European Commission is considering creating a new body or agency to centralise the purchase of international carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement and ensure they meet the EU’s extensive quality criteria.


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