Carbon Credit Outlook Report 2025: From Market Uncertainty to Strategic Growth

A market at its inflection point

This comprehensive research captures the voluntary carbon market in transformation. Two-thirds of respondents now use ICROA-endorsed standards, signalling that quality infrastructure has matured beyond early concerns. Yet critical gaps remain—from framework integration to policy clarity—that prevent the market from reaching its full potential. Drawing from nearly 30 nationalities and perspectives from C-suite executives to sustainability managers, our analysis reveals not just where the market stands today, but where forward-thinking organizations are positioning themselves for tomorrow.

In this essential report, you'll discover

• How leading companies assess carbon credit quality using established standards and emerging frameworks—and which tools matter most
• The critical barriers preventing scale and practical strategies companies are using to overcome them
• Strategic portfolio composition insights revealing how organizations balance immediate impact with long-term climate goals
• What truly drives corporate engagement beyond compliance—insights that may surprise you
• Market projections through 2030 based on actual corporate planning and investment intentions
• Lessons from early movers including the 40% of companies already actively engaged in the market