PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1605839
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1605839
The global carbon credit validation verification and certification market size is expected to reach USD 1,998.43 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Carbon Credit Validation Verification and Certification Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Service (Validation, Verification, and Certification), Type, Sector, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The carbon credit system is a key mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, allowing entities to buy and sell credits representing one ton of CO2 or equivalent emissions reduced or removed. The processes of validation, verification, and certification are essential to ensure the credibility and effectiveness of carbon credits.
The global carbon credit validation verification and certification market is being driven by strict climate policies and emission regulations. As governments enforce more stringent emission norms and climate policies, businesses are required to show compliance, leading to an increased demand for legally validated carbon credits to offset emissions.
The increasing focus on corporate sustainability initiatives is propelling the global carbon credit validation verification and certification market growth. Corporations are more frequently disclosing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The credibility of their sustainability claims is fueled by validated carbon credits, rendering VV&C crucial for transparent reporting of their ESG performance.
By service, the verification segment accounted for a major share of the market in 2024 due to the growing demand for accountability and transparency in carbon offset initiatives.
The certification segment is projected to grow at a considerable pace during the forecast period, owing to the growing advancements in technology and rising demand for standardized frameworks.
The carbon credit validation verification and certification market for the compliance segment is expected to experience substantial growth during the forecast period due to the growing focus on climate commitments along with increasing regulatory frameworks.
In terms of type, the voluntary segment dominated the market in 2024 due to the shift in corporate sustainability strategies.
By sector, in 2024, the energy & utilities segment held the largest share of the market, driven by the growing need for emissions reduction amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and climate change concerns.
In the global carbon credit validation verification and certification market, North America held the largest revenue share due to the strict regulatory frameworks and a strong corporate commitment to sustainability.
The market in Europe is projected to register a significant CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for voluntary credits among businesses.
A few global key market players are SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance SA., TUV SUD, Verra, The ERM International Group Limited, SustainCERT, CarbonCheck, AENOR, Bureau Veritas, Gold Standard, ACR, DNV GL, SCS Global Services, and Intertek Group Plc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the carbon credit validation verification and certification market report on the basis of service, type, sector, and region: