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VCM MONTHLY DATA: Slow December leaves annual retirements at lowest level since 2020

Published 13:57 on January 7, 2026 / Last updated at 13:57 on January 7, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Analysis, Data Dives), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Retirements in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) fell by 4.5% in 2025, 8 million down on 2024's total, after December activity failed to live up to levels seen in previous years.
Retirements in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) fell by 4.5% in 2025, 8 million down on 2024's total, after December activity failed to live up to levels seen in previous years.


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