Series

Carbon Credit Mechanics

A practical deep dive into issuance, retirement, and the operational realities of carbon credits.

Issuance vs Retirement: The Carbon Metric Most People Misunderstand
If you follow carbon markets even casually, you’ve likely seen headlines like: “Millions of carbon credits issued this year” “Record-breaking issuance volumes” “Supply surges across registries” At first glance, these numbers sound impressive.But...
Dec 10, 20254 min read3
What Happens to Carbon Credits That Are Never Retired?
Carbon markets generate a lot of attention around issuance, pricing, and trading. But there’s a quieter question that rarely gets asked — even though it matters deeply: What happens to carbon credits that are issued… but never retired? These credit...
Dec 14, 20254 min read4

Carbon Credit Mechanics