VCM REPORT: CORSIA curve falls amid jet fuel crisis, carbon credit issuance levels crash lower year-on-year

Published 17:13 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 18:06 on May 5, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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CORSIA prices dropped last week amid the global jet fuel crisis, although the latest leaked memo from Brussels about tightening carbon credit restrictions for the international aviation offsetting scheme has also played a role, analysts said.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA futures curb takes shape as REDD carbon prices climb amid shortage

Published 17:52 on April 27, 2026 / Last updated at 09:35 on May 5, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The long-dated CORSIA futures curve took shape last week after a single lot on the Dec-30 contract was bought on the ICE exchange, while lower quality REDD projects continue to climb in value amid a dearth of supply of fresh issuance in the avoided deforestation sector.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA prices strengthen, Indonesia opens up to international carbon market after three years

Published 19:09 on April 20, 2026 / Last updated at 19:10 on April 20, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Spot credits for Phase 1 of CORSIA traded around $14 this week, while the ending of Indonesia’s moratorium on selling voluntary carbon units internationally looks set to unleash a flood of fresh REDD issuances onto the market. 

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VCM MONTHLY: Healthy quarterly retirements across voluntary carbon market, CORSIA prices dive 25%

Published 17:48 on April 16, 2026 / Last updated at 17:48 on April 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Data Dives, VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Over 50 million credits were retired over the first three months of 2026, the highest quarterly figure since Q1 2025, while the price of allowances under the UN’s offsetting scheme for global aviation have dropped by around 25% since the turn of the year.

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VCM REPORT: News of pause to Microsoft’s carbon removal buying programme shakes up market

Published 17:15 on April 13, 2026 / Last updated at 17:15 on April 13, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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News of Microsoft possibly pausing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) buying sent shockwaves through the nascent market late last week.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA carbon credit prices post small recovery but remain subdued

Published 18:47 on April 7, 2026 / Last updated at 18:47 on April 7, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The price of CORSIA eligible credits rose to their highest level since February last week, despite experts warning a prolonged Middle East war may have downside risks for demand.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA ticks higher and airline retires large tranche of credits

Published 17:18 on March 30, 2026 / Last updated at 18:36 on March 30, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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CORSIA prices ticked higher last week, reflecting the market having found a wide trading range either side of $13, and there were signs that airlines are now readying to retire for compliance.

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VCM Report: CORSIA carbon credit prices slip to new lows

Published 17:07 on March 23, 2026 / Last updated at 17:09 on March 23, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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CORSIA carbon contracts continued to fall last week amid the ongoing war in Iran, sending jet fuel prices to all-time highs, and leaving the airline industry contemplating cutting flights amid supply shortages.

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VCM Report: CORSIA carbon futures fall again, low-rated REDD credits struggle

Published 17:17 on March 16, 2026 / Last updated at 18:45 on March 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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CORSIA carbon futures continued to slump as the supply of credits crept higher and the conflict in Iran pushed up jet fuel prices, leading to expectations of a possible downturn in demand from the aviation sector.

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VCM Report: Voluntary carbon prices slip lower as buying appetite dries up amid oil spikes

Published 17:51 on March 9, 2026 / Last updated at 19:10 on March 9, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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CORSIA prices stabilised last week, but there was a general-sell off in much of the avoidance complex amid uncertainty about the impact of the war in the Middle East on the economy.

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