Regulated carbon markets such as the EU ETS, plus CBAM and CORSIA.
Compliance markets are created by law. The EU Emissions Trading System, California's programme and other schemes cap emissions and require covered companies to surrender allowances. Carbon border measures such as the EU's CBAM extend carbon pricing to imports.
These articles cover prices, policy changes and the interaction between compliance schemes and voluntary credits.
Australia's climate framework permits continued reliance on substandard offset units, with key oversight body declining to address the structural weakness.
The ACCC's guidance distinguishes between genuine emission reductions and avoidance projects, reshaping how companies can advertise their climate credentials.
The publication of standardized emissions benchmarks signals the UK's operational readiness for its forthcoming carbon adjustment mechanism.
Regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Europe are diverging, with mandatory schemes restricting offsets while voluntary markets gain ground in emerging economies.
The NZX-listed Carbon Fund reported a net tangible asset value that reflects current positioning in New Zealand's compliance carbon market.
The equipment manufacturer's move to integrate carbon tracking into its Operations Center software signals growing infrastructure demands within nascent federal incentive schemes.
The addition of Verra's improved forest management methodology broadens the project types companies can use for domestic emissions compliance.
Fertiglobe's push for equitable funding allocation highlights growing concerns about whether the carbon border mechanism truly levels competitive ground.
Confindustria's call to restrict ETS participation reflects growing tension between producers and investors over carbon price dynamics.
Power sector and business groups are pushing back against market volatility and government intervention that threatens long-term decarbonisation funding.
Structural supply shortages are expected to propel allowance values into uncharted territory over the coming years.
The move opens a new revenue stream for the North African nation while providing exporters with compliance tools, though regulatory gaps limit their utility.
The appointment signals intensifying competition for compliance carbon market share as voluntary offset demand stabilizes across the region.
The 1.1 million credit procurement marks a notable pivot toward international offsets as Berlin grapples with domestic emissions reduction targets.
The Indian state aims to monetize farmer sustainability through a new scheme, signaling growing interest in voluntary carbon markets beyond traditional compliance mechanisms.
The Open Coalition, launched at COP30, aims to transform emissions trading system cooperation into a binding global model.
The 2026 integrity bill signals growing concern among lawmakers about governance gaps in Australia's voluntary and compliance carbon schemes.
As India seeks to scale its carbon removal capacity, biochar production from agricultural residue could unlock significant value in both voluntary and compliance markets.
Hugh Salway's new firm signals growing demand for specialized guidance as compliance and voluntary carbon markets diverge in complexity and opportunity.
The Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation is reshaping project finance, but policymakers show little appetite for mandatory demand mechanisms.
The €82.32/tonne Q3 2026 certificate price signals mounting compliance costs as the mechanism shifts from a transition phase to enforcement with actual tariff implications.
Industrial leaders investing early in clean technology face carbon cost penalties under current ETS rules, creating a perverse incentive against climate action.
Market participants anticipate sustained headwinds for ETS prices following the annual compliance settlement window.
Brussels warns that loosening intervention safeguards could undermine the integrity of Europe's flagship emissions trading system.
Heidelberg Materials' call for robust carbon pricing highlights the interplay between EU climate policy certainty and industrial decarbonization technology deployment.
Brussels rejects lawmakers' stability measures, arguing that active price management would undermine the EU's flagship carbon trading system.
The European Commission faces formal scrutiny over its carbon border mechanism, marking the first major international legal challenge to the policy.
Environmental groups question whether integrating permanent CO2 removals into the EU ETS could undermine the bloc's core climate commitments.
Climate Impact Partners research finds most carbon credit buyers report business returns as quality outweighs price.
Australian coal sector credit demand is projected to reach 12 million tonnes by FY2029-30, increasingly met by land-based ACCUs.
Britain has confirmed 16 qualifying carbon pricing schemes for CBAM relief as the UK and EU build out the machinery of their carbon border levies.
The EU's 27 member states must file draft nature restoration plans by 1 September 2026, linking ecosystem targets to carbon farming and removals.
Kazakhstan has approved detailed Article 6 operating rules, set a five-year carbon budget, and confirmed priority sectors for investment.
The EU Commission’s ETS reform proposal reshapes carbon supply, prices, and market design for 2031 to 2040 as EUA values rebound.
CORSIA credit prices rose sharply after policymakers eased Phase 1 quality rules and extended the scheme’s role in aviation to 2035.
Q2 2026 carbon retirements fell as value and prices rose, with quality, corporate standards and compliance reshaping demand.
ETS2 is the EU carbon market for buildings and road transport, starting 2028. Learn who it affects, the timeline, and what it means for your business.
A new IATA-led alliance aims to make 250 million CORSIA credits available before international aviation’s full compliance phase begins in 2027.
The European Commission has updated CBAM guidance, clarifying compliance requirements for importers ahead of the regulation’s full rollout in 2026.
Brussels has opened a consultation on draft CBAM rules letting importers deduct foreign carbon costs, with international credits capped at 10%.
A roundup of key carbon market discussions at ECS 2026, covering policy gaps, aviation decarbonisation, CBAM risks, and credit integrity standards.
Q1 2026 carbon data shows retirements down 8% but prices rising, with CORSIA supply near 50%.
A draft EU text could allow Article 6 credits under CBAM, while South Korea's K-eco launches a consulting drive to help exporters comply.
The EU has approved a binding 90% GHG emissions target for 2040, with international carbon credits set to count toward compliance from 2036.
Serbia's new carbon trading system offers regional firms a critical tool to manage EU carbon costs. Here's how the market is evolving across the Western Balkans.
South Korea’s K-ETS hits a 3-year high as tighter caps boost prices and blue carbon pilots prepare for a 2030 trading launch.
Kenya launches a national carbon registry to boost Article 6 trade, transparency, and oversight in voluntary and compliance markets.
Egypt requires large non-bank financial firms to disclose emissions and offset 20%, linking compliance directly to operating licences.
UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out plans to standardise flight emissions data, aiming for consistent passenger disclosures by 2027.
China’s new national climate standard targets 2028 for mandatory compliance. Learn how the shift to double materiality is reshaping global ESG.
Brace for a €104 carbon price. Analysts warn of a 45% supply drop as RePowerEU sales are driving a massive 2026 market rally.
EU carbon prices may climb to €100–130 by 2028, with Goldman Sachs predicting the surge will accelerate CCUS deployment across European industry.
Nigeria releases a detailed carbon market framework with CA fees, developer rules and a roadmap toward an ETS and carbon tax.
EU leaders back carbon credits in their 2040 climate plan, signalling stronger demand for high-quality international offsets.
Cuba launches a legal framework for voluntary and compliance carbon markets, aiming to attract investment and strengthen green action.
WEF report projects China’s carbon market could grow 33-fold by 2030, reaching up to RMB 600 billion in annual value.
Mexico to relaunch ETS with unlimited carbon offsets and launch a new registry to boost transparency, demand, and investment in carbon projects.
IATA raises airline offset forecast to 237m CORSIA credits by 2026, signalling higher demand amid limited supply.
UK unveils a 15-year carbon removal framework with CfDs, grants, and ETS integration, aimed at boosting investment in carbon compensation.
Brazil plans to launch a national carbon registry by 2026, aiming to strengthen its ETS and expand its role in global carbon trading.
China to enforce absolute emissions caps from 2027, expanding its carbon market to more industries and reshaping global sustainability.
New study finds EU aviation ETS overhaul could generate 10× more revenue to fund sustainability goals.
Turkey releases draft ETS with offset cap and phased rollout. Consultation is open until 4 August. Industry calls for clarity on compliance and coal.
The UK will allow carbon removals in its ETS by 2029, opening a regulated path for DAC, biochar, and more.
CORSIA carbon credits could reach $60/tCO₂e if few nations approve offsets, says Sylvera.
The EU sets a 2040 target to cut emissions by 90%, allowing carbon credits from outside Europe to count toward the goal for the first time.
Voluntary carbon credit retirements hit 95M in H1 2025. Quality and compliance reshape the market as issuance and demand both climb.
EU carbon prices rose 7% in May amid talks of UK integration, new ETS2 futures, and volatile global energy signals.
Vietnam may let companies offset 30% of emissions in its ETS pilot, a major increase from earlier limits. New rules expected by April.
Airlines could need up to 150M carbon credits by 2026 under CORSIA, with offsets emerging as the cheaper route over costly sustainable fuels.
Compliance and voluntary carbon markets both trade carbon units, but they serve different roles. Learn how they work and why both matter.
Verra’s updated CORSIA label guidance streamlines aviation carbon credit compliance, ensuring transparency and alignment with global sustainability goals.
The World Carbon Fund delivered +6.22% returns in 2024, outpacing compliance markets for the fifth year while navigating volatility and market shifts.
New Zealand’s ambitious emissions plan sets a 2026-2030 cap, reforms the ETS, and outlines key policies for achieving its 2050 net-zero target.
ICAO sets new rules for carbon offset registries under CORSIA, shaping the market with exclusions and stricter standards for global climate goals.
A shortfall in CORSIA-eligible carbon credits could drive prices to $50, significantly impacting airlines and ticket prices, warns an MSCI report.
Airlines will spend $600M on Corsia offsets in 2024 to meet ICAO's decarbonization targets, according to IATA's annual outlook.
Aéroports de Paris (ADP) seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of carbon credits to meet net zero targets ahead of the Olympics. Learn about the market dynamics and future prospects.
The US government has unveiled a new set of principles to enhance the integrity of voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), aiming to restore market confidence and unlock investment in domestic and international decarbonization projects. Discover how these guidelines will impact carbon credits and corporate
Explore how Japan is advancing its carbon market strategies through Sustainacraft and Nippon Koei's partnership and the inclusion of international CDRs in its ETS, fostering global climate solutions.
Dive into the essentials of carbon markets with a clear comparison between voluntary and compliance credits. Understand their roles, differences, and impacts on global carbon emissions.
The ICAO conditionally approves three major standards for CORSIA's first phase, spotlighting the evolving landscape of aviation carbon offsetting.