CORSIA could run short of eligible offsets by 2028 under higher emissions scenarios -analysis

Published 14:23 on May 21, 2026 / Last updated at 14:23 on May 21, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The aviation sector's international carbon offsetting scheme could face a shortage of eligible credits by 2028 under medium- and high-emissions scenarios, according to analysts, even though only a small portion of expected demand is currently covered by explicit non-compliance penalties. 
The aviation sector's international carbon offsetting scheme could face a shortage of eligible credits by 2028 under medium- and high-emissions scenarios, according to analysts, even though only a small portion of expected demand is currently covered by explicit non-compliance penalties. 


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