Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market Report 2026

The carbon credit trading platform market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.21 billion in 2025 to $0.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emergence of early carbon offset programs, growing corporate sustainability commitments, initial regulatory frameworks for emissions trading, expansion of renewable energy credit projects, increased awareness of carbon neutrality.

The carbon credit trading platform market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of mandatory emissions trading schemes, rising corporate net-zero targets, expansion of cross-border carbon trading, growing demand for high-integrity carbon credits, increasing integration of carbon markets with financial systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital carbon trading platforms, rising demand for transparent credit verification systems, growing use of blockchain for credit traceability, expansion of voluntary carbon markets, enhanced focus on standardized carbon accounting.

The increasing level of green investment is expected to drive the growth of the carbon credit trading platform market in the coming years. Green investment refers to the allocation of capital toward environmentally sustainable projects, companies, or initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. The rise in green investment is driven by heightened environmental awareness, growing consumer preference for eco-friendly solutions, supportive financial incentives, and stricter regulatory frameworks. These investments support the development and expansion of platforms that enable transparent, efficient, and reliable trading of carbon credits, thereby contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts. For example, in 2023, according to the World Energy Investment report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), a US-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, global clean energy investment increased from $1.61 trillion in 2022 to $1.74 trillion in 2023. Therefore, the growth in green investment is fueling the expansion of the carbon credit trading platform market.

Major companies operating in the carbon credit trading platform market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as digitized tracking and trading platforms, to support international carbon credit transactions. Digitized tracking and trading platforms use secure technologies to record and verify carbon credit transactions, ensure traceability, and enable efficient validation and verification processes. For instance, in December 2023, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a UAE-based research organization, in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), a UAE-based government entity responsible for advancing research and development, launched a blockchain-powered carbon tracking and trading platform. This platform simplifies international trading of carbon tokens and accelerates progress toward emission reduction goals. It aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2021 sustainability objectives and COP28’s ambition to fast-track the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economic model. Blockchain technology enables accurate measurement and registration of carbon emissions with public and private organizations worldwide.

In April 2025, Senken GmbH, a Germany-based carbon credit marketplace and trading platform, acquired Ivy Protocol GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Senken aimed to improve access to high-quality carbon credits by integrating Ivy’s early-stage climate project financing capabilities. This integration allows corporate buyers to secure carbon credits earlier in the project lifecycle while enhancing transparency and reliability across the carbon credit supply chain. Ivy Protocol GmbH is a Germany-based specialist in climate project financing that supports early-stage carbon reduction and sequestration initiatives, enabling their development and eventual issuance of verified carbon credits.

Major companies operating in the carbon credit trading platform market are Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Nasdaq Inc., European Energy Exchange AG, Xpansiv, Carbon Trade Exchange, ClimateTrade, Climate Impact X, Carbonplace, Likvidi, Toucan, Karbone, Veridium Labs, AirCarbon Exchange, CBL Markets, MexiCO2, Bursa Carbon Exchange, Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, Beijing Green Exchange, Hubei Emission Exchange, Shenzhen Emissions Exchange.

Europe was the largest region in the carbon credit trading platform market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the carbon credit trading platform market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the carbon credit trading platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The carbon credit trading platform market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as marketplace access, verification and certification, transaction and settlement services, and carbon footprint assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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