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German govt carbon offsetting for travel slumps amid shortage of high-quality credits -media

Published 11:01 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 11:01 on June 2, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Germany’s federal government has slashed spending on carbon offsetting for official travel by more than 90% in 2025 as stricter international standards left policymakers struggling to find enough qualifying carbon credits, according to Table.Briefings.
Germany’s federal government has slashed spending on carbon offsetting for official travel by more than 90% in 2025 as stricter international standards left policymakers struggling to find enough qualifying carbon credits, according to Table.Briefings.


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