Mid-Year 2025: 5 Insights shaping carbon credit quality and price

Quality and pricing continue to reshape the voluntary carbon market. But is the market moving fast enough?

This mid-year update from Calyx Global and ClearBlue Markets gives carbon market participants a focused look at five key trends shaping quality and price in 2025. Drawing on 200,000+ pricing data points and 1,000+ independent ratings, this report highlights how market sentiment is shifting and where quality is commanding a premium.

What readers get:

1. Clear data on market progress toward higher-quality credits
2. Trends in pricing across different project types and tiers
3. How premiums for quality are evolving, especially for removals
4. The latest on CCP label approvals and their impact
5. Actionable insights for buyers, sellers and project developers

Stay informed on where the VCM stands—and how to adapt your strategy for the rest of 2025.