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VCM MONTHLY DATA: Carbon credit retirements down 9 mln YoY, lowest monthly issuance for five years

Published 13:21 on February 4, 2026 / Last updated at 16:36 on February 5, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Analysis, Data Dives, VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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January retirements across the voluntary carbon market (VCM) fell by nine million year-on-year, while issuances also slipped to levels last seen five years ago - with one registry failing to record any new supply for the past three months.
January retirements across the voluntary carbon market (VCM) fell by nine million year-on-year, while issuances also slipped to levels last seen five years ago - with one registry failing to record any new supply for the past three months.


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