Carbon Credits Market By Type (Regulatory, Voluntary), By System (Cap-and-Trade, Baseline-and-Credit), By End-use Industry (Aviation, Energy, Industrial, Petrochemical, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032

Carbon Credits Market By Type (Regulatory, Voluntary), By System (Cap-and-Trade, Baseline-and-Credit), By End-use Industry (Aviation, Energy, Industrial, Petrochemical, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032

The global carbon credits market is anticipated to reach $143,530.6 million by 2032, growing from $ 2,000.0 million in 2022 at a CAGR of 55.5% from 2023 to 2032. Carbon credits can be traded and exchanged in carbon markets. There are two main types of carbon credits market namely voluntary and regulatory. These markets operate under government-regulated systems, such as the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Companies that have emission reduction obligations must purchase enough carbon credits to cover their emissions. If they exceed their allocated emission limit, they tend to face penalties.

Several initiatives taken by various countries to lower the emission of greenhouse gases and to achieve net zero carbon neutrality is driving the demand for the carbon credits market. In this market, each carbon credit is assigned a unique identification number to track ownership and prevent double-counting. The emission of greenhouse gases need to be reduced to address the rising environmental issues such as floods, droughts, melting glaciers, earthquakes, and others. Carbon credits help to slow down carbon emissions, however some emissions are unavoidable. In such cases, the carbon credits are utilized to compensate or neutralize the carbon emissions to balance the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the environment. Also, carbon credits give businesses the chance to reduce their future emissions through asset turnover and the development of their business models, as well as the option to offset their current emissions. Many private businesses voluntarily participate in the carbon credits market as a part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Carbon credits are usually generated via forestry or agricultural practices.

However, the cost of carbon credits vary based on regions and countries. For instance, in Brazil, the cost of 1 carbon credit is around $411.36 (R$2000). Thus, the market may face challenges due to the rising cost of carbon credits. Also, carbon credits do not represent actual carbon emission reductions by the company or an individual. This is because maintaining the credibility and integrity of carbon credits needs proper reporting, monitoring which is not present at the moment. These factors are projected to hamper the market revenue growth in the upcoming years.

The collective actions and co-operation across several countries to combat the climate change is anticipated to boost the carbon credits market growth in the upcoming years. For instance, in February 2023, India announced investments and list of activities that can help in achieving environmental sustainability. For instance, under these activities, the Indian government has considered the trading of carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in the international market. The wish list of areas from where India would attract investments in carbon credits include renewable energy generation such as green hydrogen, thermal power, off-shore wind, compressed biogas, carbon capture and storage, and other carbon removal & mitigation activities. Also, on June 8, 2023, the World Bank’s insurance arm named the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) has planned to provide insurance cover for carbon credits projects that will attract large-scale investments across the countries that are major carbon-emitters. This will also help in regulating the trade of carbon credits. These aspects are anticipated to boost the carbon credits market size during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on the market for carbon credits. Numerous projects that help in reducing the carbon emissions were halted as a result of the pandemic. Projects were delayed or cancelled due to travel restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and financial limitations. This consequently had an impact on the creation of new carbon credits and decreased their marketability. The demand for carbon credits was impacted by the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic. Businesses that are experiencing financial difficulties and declining revenues may have reduced their voluntary carbon offsetting efforts. In addition, some businesses put short-term financial viability ahead of long-term sustainability objectives, which led to a decline in the demand for carbon credits in some industries.

The key players profiled in this report include South Pole, 3Degrees, EKI Energy Services Ltd, TerraPass, NATUREOFFICE, Moss.Earth, Climate Impact Partners, Carbon Credit Capital, LLC, CarbonBetter, and NativeEnergy. The market players are continuously endeavoring to have a dominant position in this competitive market by using strategies such as collaborations and acquisitions.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the carbon credits market analysis from 2022 to 2032 to identify the prevailing carbon credits market opportunities.
The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
In-depth analysis of the carbon credits market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global carbon credits market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Key Market Segments

By Type

Regulatory
Voluntary

By System

Cap-and-Trade
Baseline-and-Credit

By End-use Industry

Aviation
Energy
Industrial
Petrochemical
Others

By Region

North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
3Degrees 
CarbonBetter 
Carbon Credit Capital, LLC.
Climate Impact Partners
EKI Energy Services Ltd.
Moss.Earth
NativeEnergy
NATUREOFFICE
South Pole 
TerraPass 

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