CWNYC25: Voluntary carbon spot market decline linked to bad data, say experts

Published 17:37 on September 24, 2025 / Last updated at 18:09 on September 24, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The voluntary carbon spot market continues to slump as investors switch to the direct offtake market, with the fall linked to a lack of reliable data, experts told a side event at Climate Week NYC.
The voluntary carbon spot market continues to slump as investors switch to the direct offtake market, with the fall linked to a lack of reliable data, experts told a side event at Climate Week NYC.


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