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VoluntaryCarbonMarkets
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Market Description
Voluntary carbon offsets are tradable certificates representing the removal, reduction, or avoidance of one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from the atmosphere. These offsets are generated by certified projects worldwide, including renewable energy, forest conservation, carbon capture technologies, and nature-based solutions. Offsets help companies compensate for unavoidable emissions as they pursue net-zero or carbon-neutral goals.
The ECM Voluntary Carbon Market connects corporates, brokers, project developers, and other participants who wish to buy or sell spot carbon credits with full traceability and third-party verification. All forward or structured transactions linked to future credit delivery are managed separately under the Environmental OTC Derivatives Market.
Market Growth
In 2023, the voluntary carbon market reached an estimated value of USD 2 billion, with projected growth to over USD 250 billion by 2050 as demand for high-quality offsets continues to expand.
Market Coverage
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| Verra – VCS | Global standard for forestry, energy, and agriculture projects. |
| Gold Standard | Swiss-based standard for renewable energy and community projects. |
| American Carbon Registry (ACR) | US-based standard, mainly forestry and agriculture. |
| Climate Action Reserve (CAR) | North America-focused standard. |
| Plan Vivo | Community-based land use projects. |
| Global Carbon Council (GCC) | Gulf-based standard for renewable energy. |
| Cercarbono | Latin America-focused registry. |
| ICR (Integrity Council Registry) | Emerging independent oversight standard. |
| Puro.earth | Focused on carbon removal via biochar, wood, and construction materials. |
| Carbonfuture | MRV-focused platform for carbon removal credits. |
Additional standards/registries may be added subject to ECM's due diligence and approval.
Trading Information
Trading Screen Product Name
Spot Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) / Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) / Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs)
Trading Screen Hub Name
Voluntary Carbon Market
Asset Symbols
VCU, VER, CORC
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