The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) market found some support last week with prices rebounding after a recent pullback. Spot Generic units made up the bulk of trading activity, with total traded volumes remaining solid, yet down slightly on the week. The uptick in prices comes amid ongoing negotiations over the government’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill, which hit Parliament last week, however, the ground appears to be softening on key points of contention. Internationally, REDD+ project pricing lost some of the recent gains seen across the Nature-Based Solutions market as market participants continue to show increased concern for project specification and reputation in the wake of recent negative media and ongoing concern over the integrity of some projects.
This report analyses current activity in the Australian and international voluntary carbon markets, including spot and forward price dynamics, and prices by underlying project methodologies. Analysis considers Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and voluntary offsets across key international registries including Verra, Gold Standard, the American Carbon Registry, and the Climate Action Reserve.
