VCM MONTHLY DATA: Carbon credit retirements surge to highest level for 12 months but CORSIA prices tumble
End-user demand across the voluntary carbon market (VCM) was strong in February, with over 25 million credits retired, a level not seen for a year, while prices for those eligible to be used under the CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme took a tumble as analysts noted that a steady stream of supply may finally be on the cards.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: EV, grid expansion boosts transition investment almost $200 bln higher in 2025, but growth rate slowing
Investment in renewable energy globally fell by nearly 10% in 2025 ($72 billion) due in large part to changes to power market rules in China, analysts said on Tuesday.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: US clean energy sector lost more investments in December than last few years combined
The clean energy sector faced a “year of loss” in 2025, with cancelled projects in the US far outpacing new investments, according to a monthly analysis from a think tank.
Read MoreCDR MONTHLY: Healthy volume of deals despite slowdown in new issuance, retirements
The engineered removals market saw a downturn in issuance and retirement volumes in January, month-on-month, but there were signs that the market was able to maintain momentum, with data showing that a healthy volume of forward deals and new investments were agreed.
Read MoreVCM MONTHLY DATA: Carbon credit retirements down 9 mln YoY, lowest monthly issuance for five years
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.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Tech giant CDR portfolio includes greater commitments to high durability
One of the largest corporate buyers of carbon removal (CDR) credits published an update to its portfolio on Wednesday, indicating Fiscal Year 2026 contracts are leading with high sequestration durability commitments.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: US airlines set for huge share of 2024 CORSIA carbon offset demand, though participation up in the air
US airlines were responsible for over 55 Mt of emissions in 2024 that are subject to CORSIA offsetting requirements, data recently published by UN agency ICAO shows, even as analysts highlight ongoing uncertainty around their participation in the scheme.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Investment in European EV, battery manufacturing starting to slump
Investment in European electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing fell by a total of €400 million in Q4 2025, with investment in the solar sector remaining flat quarter-on-quarter, figures from a European think tank show.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Only 1% of companies voluntarily disclose climate risk in California amid SB 261 pause
Just over 50 companies operating in California have voluntarily submitted climate-related financial risk disclosures, with early filings showing a strong focus on physical climate risks, even as enforcement of the state’s reporting law remains suspended.
Read MoreVCM MONTHLY DATA: Slow December leaves annual retirements at lowest level since 2020
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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