CDR markets must move beyond voluntary offsets, with govts, supply chains seen driving new demand -think tank

Published 05:19 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 05:19 on May 15, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon removal markets will need to expand far beyond today’s voluntary offset model if the sector is to scale to the levels required to meet global climate targets, a think tank has warned, pointing to governments and supply chains as potential new demand drivers as concerns grow over the market’s reliance on big tech buyers.
Carbon removal markets will need to expand far beyond today’s voluntary offset model if the sector is to scale to the levels required to meet global climate targets, a think tank has warned, pointing to governments and supply chains as potential new demand drivers as concerns grow over the market’s reliance on big tech buyers.


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