Carbon Markets
The Voluntary Carbon Market
A global marketplace of carbon assets, standards and trading opportunities.
Understanding the Market
Not a single, standardised commodity.
The voluntary carbon market enables companies and other market participants to purchase, sell and transfer carbon credits associated with projects that reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions.
Unlike a single standardised commodity market, the voluntary carbon market includes numerous credit categories, certification standards, project methodologies and vintages.
This creates a marketplace in which the characteristics and value of individual credits can differ substantially.
Credit Characteristics
What Defines a Carbon Credit
Project Type
Credits may originate from forestry, renewable energy, methane capture, engineered carbon removal and other eligible project activities.
Certification Standard
Credits may be issued under recognised voluntary carbon standards, subject to the requirements of the relevant programme.
Vintage
The period in which emissions reductions or removals occurred can influence market demand and pricing.
Geography
Project location may affect buyer preferences, risk assessments and market value.
Liquidity
Trading activity and available market depth vary across credit categories.
Pricing
Prices are influenced by supply, demand, credit characteristics and prevailing market conditions.
Standards & Registries
Operating Across Recognised Carbon Standards
The voluntary carbon market includes credits issued under a variety of independent certification programmes and registry systems. Depending on transaction requirements and market conditions, SYCOM Strategy may trade credits issued under programmes such as:
Verra
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
Gold Standard
Voluntary certification programme
Puro.earth
Carbon removal standard
BioCarbon Standard
Voluntary certification programme
Universal Carbon Registry
Registry & standard
Listed for reference only. No partnership, accreditation or endorsement by these organisations is implied.
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Contact SYCOM Strategy to discuss voluntary carbon credit transactions.
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