We are excited to announce the release of our annual report, The State of Quality and Pricing in the VCM: 2026, produced in partnership with Calyx Global. This year’s analysis identifies 2025 as a definitive "breakout year" for rational price discovery, while providing a clear technical roadmap to navigate the market’s remaining challenges.
Key findings
The Price-Integrity Flip: For the first time, the market is decisively rewarding quality. High-integrity (Tier 1) credits now command a 46% price premium over Tier 3 credits—a massive shift from 2022 when lower-quality credits were actually more expensive.
Identify Hidden Opportunities: Discover the "pricing inversion" in super pollutant credits (methane and landfill gas), where lower-quality assets currently cost more than high-integrity ones, creating a unique window for savvy buyers.
The 9.2/10 Integrity Roadmap: Learn the five specific technical pivots—including the REDD transition and stricter cookstove methodologies—that could theoretically lift market issuance quality from a 4/10 to over 9/10 in 2026.
Debunking the Removal Myth: Access data showing why there is no inherent integrity difference between removals and avoidance, despite the significant price gap currently seen in the market.
Go behind the data with experts from ClearBlue Markets and Calyx Global. We will discuss the data, analyze current supply/demand trends, and walk through our 2026 roadmap to restore market confidence.