Join experts to discuss the state of the voluntary carbon market heading into 2026
We believe carbon credit ratings should be guided by science, not financial interest. For the market to grow, it must be built on a bedrock of trust and confidence. That means there should be no question about our incentives as we evaluate projects—which is why we have established strict rules and governance to prevent conflicts of interest.
Calyx Global does not charge developers to rate their projects. We believe that even the impression of undue financial influence can introduce uncertainty and undermine the credibility of the market as a whole. Instead, we choose which projects to rate based on demand and data availability. We believe this policy is foundational to our ability to focus on the science and speak freely about the overall quality of the voluntary carbon market.
Our role is that of a neutral observer. We're here to provide a clear, unbiased picture of quality in carbon markets, not make money from transacting credits.
We publish rating, supply, and pricing data so buyers of carbon credits can make informed choices about the highest quality credits available to them. We never profit from transactions. This means buyers know they are getting our unbiased view of credit quality.
Each expert signs an agreement that includes a conflict of interest policy. In particular, they must disclose to Calyx Global any actual or perceived conflict of interest with respect to their duties as panel members and recuse themselves if there is a conflict of interest related to the decision being made within the panel. You can see current panel members here.
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Calyx Global re-evaluates this financial independence policy annually to account for possible changes in regulatory environment, oversight of project development, and potential conflicts of interest.
