The 2025 Carbon Market Buyer’s Guide

Projections show that by 2050, the global carbon market could help avoid or remove 5.9Gt of CO2 from the atmosphere, making it a powerful tool. However, to reach this potential and drive meaningful carbon footprint reduction, the market needs to reform. This guide provides insights into:

• the importance of the carbon market in achieving net zero strategies and ambitions
• the short-term and long-term trends shaping the market - covering key areas such as supply, demand, and compliance, along with an updated outlook on market integrity, Article 6, CORSIA, claims and other significant developments
• the implications for buyers — along with top tips to stay ahead of the game

This guide is an essential read for anyone seeking to make sound decisions on effectively leveraging carbon credits to strengthen their business strategy over the long-term.