Renewing trust: The state of the voluntary carbon market in 2025

The VCM is actively working to restore trust through stricter standards and technological advancements to be an effective tool in climate action.

​The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is in a critical period of transition, moving toward greater integrity and transparency after a period of intense scrutiny and a market contraction. This year has been defined by a concerted effort to rebuild trust and create more robust standards, positioning the VCM to play

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