Additional Resources

Here is a list of additional resources if you wish to dive into the world of carbon markets further.

A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge

• This report from McKinsey outlines how voluntary carbon markets can be improved and scaled up to meet the rising demand.

Carbon Credits Basics for Business

• This report from the Environmental Defense Fund provides an excellent high-level explainer on the carbon markets. It explains what is driving the market, the various types of carbon credits and what makes a quality credit, and the current challenges of the market.

Ceres Evaluating the Use of Carbon Credits

• Ceres is a non-profit organization working to solve the world's sustainability challenges. This guide aims to share best practices and compare existing standards for carbon projects.

Climate Focus Voluntary Carbon Market Developments 2021

• Climate Focus breaks down the numbers and trends of the carbon markets in 2021. The deck overviews the data provided in their VCM Dashboard.

Ecosystem Marketplace's State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets 2021

• Ecosystem Marketplace is one of the most respected initiatives in carbon market research. This report goes deep into the current state of the market.

The Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting 2020

• This is an overview of the best practices companies can take to use offsets to achieve net zero.