EDF assessed existing methodologies for crediting livestock methane emissions reductions across voluntary and compliance markets, identifying key actions to strengthen credit integrity and drive investment in agricultural climate solutions.
2026 Carbon Market Buyer’s Guide
South Pole’s 2026 carbon market buyer’s guide translates market, policy and integrity developments into practical guidance for corporate buyers. It covers major trends shaping supply, demand and pricing, including the role of integrity frameworks, carbon removals, Article 6.4, CORSIA and emerging regulation. The guide supports buyers to move from spot purchases to long-term strategies that align with net-zero targets, risk management and credible claims in a tightening VCM.
State of finance for nature 2026: Nature in the red
Published by UNEP, this report tracks global finance flows for nature and highlights implications for the voluntary carbon market, including declining investment in nature-based credits amid heightened scrutiny of integrity and credit quality.
The state of quality and pricing in the VCM: 2026
Published by Calyx Global and ClearBlue Markets, this report analyses pricing and quality trends in the voluntary carbon market, showing widening price differentials between high- and low-integrity credits and outlining steps buyers can take to strengthen market integrity.
The state of carbon credits 2025
Sylvera’s 2025 market review shows falling issuance and retirements alongside rising spot-market value, as buyers pay higher prices for higher-quality credits. The report highlights widening price differentials by rating, persistent oversupply of unrated credits, and growing convergence between voluntary and compliance markets.
Voluntary carbon markets: Surveying current and future corporate participants
Based on a survey of 225 large global companies, this report examines current and future participation in voluntary carbon markets. It provides insights into expected demand, purchasing motivations, perceived risks and how companies are approaching credit quality and portfolio strategies.
Carbon markets: five things to look for in 2026
Wood Mackenzie examines five trends likely to influence carbon markets in 2026, from the rollout of new compliance regimes and the start of CBAM financial obligations to slower progress under Article 6. It assesses how changes to corporate claims, reporting and net-zero guidance could affect voluntary carbon market demand, and how integrity tools such as quality labels, ratings and advance purchase agreements may support VCM project finance.
Article 6 explainer: Updated with COP30 decisions
The Nature Conservancy’s explainer clarifies how Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is being operationalised, outlining rules on authorisation, corresponding adjustments and credit transfers, and why these decisions matter for integrity and confidence in voluntary carbon markets.
Nature-Based Carbon Project Finance Benchmark Report 2025
Published by Margaret Morales, this benchmark report analyses how nature-based carbon projects are financed, including primary funding sources, barriers to accessing capital, and the role of offtake agreements in unlocking lower-cost project finance in voluntary carbon markets.
Carbon Credit Outlook Report 2025: From Market Uncertainty to Strategic Growth
Published by SE Advisory Services, this report analyses corporate demand for carbon credits, showing how buyers are prioritising high-integrity standards, nature-based credits and portfolio diversification, and identifying barriers and incentives shaping near-term growth in voluntary carbon markets.