Fastmarkets Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) BeZero assessments have highlighted an overall correlation between price and ratings within the category. But some project specific factors at play have led to some projects being priced above or below ratings bands.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved ACR’s Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands, v 1.0-1.2 Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) methodology under its Core Carbon Principles (CCP), ICVCM announced on Thursday July 17.

Combined nature-based and durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) offtakes totaled at least 61.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by Fastmarkets, with technology giants continuing to drive the bulk of demand.

The EU Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, which would allow the use of “high-quality” Article 6 carbon credits from 2036 as part of its 2040 climate target, it announced on Wednesday July 2. Up to 3% of 1990 EU net emissions would be allowed to be covered by these credits.

Fastmarkets is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking suite of 12 BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments.

May's carbon markets spotlight features Microsoft's groundbreaking 18 million ARR credit agreement with Rubicon Carbon and the Symbiosis Coalition's $1 billion RFP progress, driving innovation in long-term carbon removal solutions.

Everything you need to know about how voluntary carbon markets are shaping climate action

The following prices were affected: CB-CC-0001 REDD+, Latin America, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0002 REDD+ v19 differential, Latin America, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0003 REDD+ v20 differential, Latin America, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0004 REDD+ v21 differential, Latin America, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0005 REDD+, Sub-Saharan Africa, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0006 REDD+ v19 differential, Sub-Saharan Africa, $ per tCO2eCB-CC-0007 REDD+ v20 differential, Sub-Saharan Africa, […]

During London Climate Action Week, we highlight a key factor in the UK's leadership on climate action: its high corporate carbon productivity.

Market participants are questioning the eligibility of Zimbabwe-tagged carbon credits for CORSIA Phase 1, as the Zimbabwean registry, unlike others, lacks ICAO approval despite transferring and tagging credits as eligible.