Over the projection period, it is anticipated that the energy sector will dominate the market for carbon credits globally. For instance, Coherent Market Insights' analysis found that the global energy segment in 2019 accounted for over 53.3 billion. When solar or wind energy is used to supplement the traditional energy sources' output on the grid, less carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. These initiatives can obtain carbon credits as Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. Throughout the projection period, Europe is anticipated to hold the biggest market share. The United Kingdom, Germany, and other affluent European nations are regarded as major consumers on the global carbon credit market. The European Union introduced the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a global emissions trading scheme, in 2005 in an effort to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. To reduce greenhouse gas effects by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 1990, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) plan is divided into four distinct phases (as per Paris agreement, initiated in December 2015). Throughout the forecast period, Asia Pacific is anticipated to increase significantly. India is quickly establishing itself as one of the market's up-and-coming nations. India's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are below the carbon cap level, hence Indian businesses are allowed to sell extra credits to industrialised nations.
According to Coherent Market Insights, the market for Carbon Credits worldwide was estimated to be worth US$ 211.5 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to grow to US$ 2,407.8 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 30.7% between 2020 and 2027.
Prominent Companies in the Carbon Credit Industry:
1. WGL Holdings, Inc.
The company was established in 1848 and its main office is in Washington, D.C. It also engages in the exploration, production, and storage of natural gas in addition to providing natural gas, power, sustainable energy, carbon neutrality, and energy services. Philadelphia has chosen WGL Energy Services to supply the city with electricity starting in February 2020.
2. EnKing International
The company was established in 2008 and has its headquarters in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. EKI Energy offers carbon credit, asset management, carbon footprint management, sustainability audits, training for quality control and management, and climate change, carbon credit, and sustainability solutions. In September 2020, EnKing International will be the first company in India to receive CDP accreditation as a Global Gold Climate Change Consulting Solution provider.
3. Green Mountain Energy
The firm was founded in 1997 and its main office is in Houston, Texas, United States. The business offers services for the generation of renewable energy, as well as advice on energy conservation, solar energy, the payment of utility bills, lowering carbon footprints, and other services. In October 2022, Green Mountain Energy Ice opens at Discovery Green® with one of Houston's biggest winter celebrations.
4. Native Energy
The company was founded in 2000 and Burlington, Vermont, United States. NativeEnergy, Inc. offers accounting software, renewable energy credits, carbon offsets, and carbon tracking solutions in addition to finance for renewable energy projects. Carbon offsets, renewable energy credits, and accounting software are NativeEnergy's areas of expertise.
5. Cool Effect Inc.
The business was established in 2016 and is situated in Greenbrae, California. In order to lessen carbon emissions that contribute to pollution and climate change, Cool Effect is an environmental pollution management company. In 2022, Cool Effect honoured the accomplishments and beneficial effects of carbon reduction initiatives.
6. Clearsky Climate Solutions
The business was founded in 1995 and its main office is in Missoula, Montana, USA. The business focuses on the design and development of market-based forest carbon initiatives and potential to reduce climate change through sustained conservation of forest resources.
7. Sustainable Travel International
The company was established in 2002 and has its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Through giving businesses and destinations the direction and assistance they need to make responsible future plans, Sustainable Tourism International has been striving to enhance lives and protect places.
8. TerraPass
The firm was founded in 2004 and has its headquarters in Houston, Texas, United States. TerraPass Inc. offers services for driving, flying, household energy use, weddings, events, and conferences in addition to providing renewable energy and related services.
Definition: A carbon credit is a marketable certificate or permit that certifies a certain amount of carbon dioxide emissions or the equivalent amount of another greenhouse gas has been authorised.
