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New SBTi standard could triple voluntary carbon market demand even under minimum engagement, analysis says

Published 15:50 on July 1, 2026 / Last updated at 15:50 on July 1, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The revised corporate net zero standard from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) could substantially increase demand for voluntary carbon credits over the coming decade, though actual growth is likely to depend on whether companies raise internal carbon prices and voluntarily increase credit purchases ahead of 2035, according to new analysis.
The revised corporate net zero standard from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) could substantially increase demand for voluntary carbon credits over the coming decade, though actual growth is likely to depend on whether companies raise internal carbon prices and voluntarily increase credit purchases ahead of 2035, according to new analysis.


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