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Understanding the Global Carbon Credit Market: Unlocking a Billion-Dollar Opportunity

Authored by MarketsandMarkets, 17 Sep 2025

The global carbon credit market size (carbon offset/carbon credit) is projected to grow from USD 414.8 billion in 2023 to USD 1,602.7 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 31.0%. The demand for carbon credits will grow significantly in the coming decades.

The global carbon credit market is one of the fastest growing sector in climate-finance, with carbon credit market size poised for explosive growth over near future. For anyone concerned about sustainability, net-zero goals, or decarbonization, staying ahead of trends in carbon credit is essential.

Several businesses are now adopting this technique of partially using carbon credits, which is benefiting them significantly. They are getting involved in projects and activities that are helping them generate offsets. They use as many credits as they want according to the limit set for a project and if they have a few lefts, they are using them later for another project. Hence, these factors help in driving the carbon credits market.

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Carbon projects are designed to maximize nature’s contribution to the fight against climate change. By protecting and restoring forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems, the increased carbon storage can be measured and turned into carbon credits, which leading companies and individuals can buy to help them meet their climate goals. The goal is to develop bankable carbon initiatives to show they can deliver conservation, community, and financial returns, to encourage others to replicate the model, and together achieve large-scale wins for climate, biodiversity, and livelihood across Africa.

As the world moves toward net zero targets, companies are putting considerable effort and capital into decarbonization. Climate change usually requires a complete economic shift. The demand for carbon credit market will significantly grow in the coming decades as the companies are focused on net zero targets and are working toward reducing carbon emissions. A carbon credit represents the right to emit greenhouse gases equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide. Several businesses are now adopting this technique of partially using carbon credits, which is benefitting them significantly. They are getting involved in projects and activities that are helping them generate offsets. They use as many credits as they want according to the limit set for a project and if they have a few left, they are used later for another project. This not only helps them save a significant amount of money, which can aid them in investing in more such credits in the future when required. Hence, these factors help in driving the market for carbon credits.

Key Players in the Carbon Credit Market

The global carbon credit market is dominated by a few major players that have a wide regional presence. Some of the prominent companies include:

  • South Pole Group (Switzerland)
  • 3Degrees (US)
  • Finite Carbon (US)
  • EKI Energy Services Ltd. (India)
  • NativeEnergy (US)

Europe is expected to remain a leader in the global carbon credit market over the forecast period, driven by strong regulatory frameworks and investments in green technologies.

With the ongoing evolution of the carbon credits market, organizations and investors positioned for technological innovation, compliance, and verified sustainability impacts will lead the way in shaping global climate action and unlocking significant new revenue streams.

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