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New Report: A Turning Point for Carbon Credit Quality & Pricing

Written by Laurie Smith | Feb 7, 2025 3:14:13 AM

We’re pleased to share a new free report, The State of Quality and Pricing in the VCM, developed through a collaboration between Calyx Global and ClearBlue Markets. This report provides a first-of-its-kind standardized view of how carbon credit integrity and pricing are evolving, offering valuable insights for buyers, project developers, and market stakeholders.

 

This report leverages:

  • The Calyx Carbon Integrity Index™, built on Calyx Global’s extensive ratings database, tracks issuances and retirements' quality in the VCM.
  • The Calyx-ClearBlue Carbon Price-Integrity Index™ combines ClearBlue Markets’ 2,000+ carbon credit price data points with 800 integrity ratings from Calyx Global, providing a clear link between credit pricing and quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quality is improving – The Integrity Index for Issuances reached new highs in 2024, reflecting a shift toward higher-quality credits.
  • High-quality credits now carry a premium – Buyers are increasingly prioritizing integrity, with top-rated credits commanding higher prices.
  • Market transparency is advancing – These indices provide a clearer way to track quality and pricing trends.

Would you like to learn more?

ClearBlue and Calyx Global will be hosting a webinar showcasing this report on March 6, 2025. Learn more and register here.