North American carbon credit markets

The report identifies North American carbon credit markets as fragmented, confusing, and unreliable, overseen by a mix of state regulatory bodies and non-profit programs. It advocates for increased integration and the establishment of government-administered voluntary programs, buyer coalitions, and recognition for responsible credit use to attract private investment and align current markets with future policies.

• North American carbon credit markets are currently fragmented, which results in them being unreliable and confusing.
• To build a sustainable and thriving market infrastructure, the report recommends the creation of government-administered voluntary carbon credit programs, the support of investments and coalitions for buyers, and the formal recognition of responsible credit use.
• Increased policy support for these markets is necessary to stimulate private sector investment and ensure alignment with future policy frameworks.

APA

Broekhoff, D. (2026). North American carbon credit markets. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/publications/north-american-carbon-credit-markets/

Chicago

Broekhoff, Derik. North American carbon credit markets. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2026. https://www.sei.org/publications/north-american-carbon-credit-markets/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{broekhoff2026north, author = {Broekhoff, Derik}, title = {{North American carbon credit markets}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2026}, month = may, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/north-american-carbon-credit-markets/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }