Global Carbon Pricing Now Covers 29% of CO2 Emissions, Raising $107 Billion

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by solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 points

A new World Bank report shows that 87 carbon pricing policies are now active worldwide, covering nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2025, these mechanisms raised $107 billion, a significant increase from previous years, with notable progress in emerging economies like India and Vietnam. While the total volume of carbon credits grew by 8% between 2024 and 2025, overall prices saw a slight dip. However, high-quality projects, such as reforestation and those meeting international aviation standards, continue to earn premium pricing.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The average price of 21 dollars per ton is still way too low to drive deep industrial decarbonization. It is a start, but we need to see how these emerging markets actually set their floors to avoid a race to the bottom.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. Low prices just become a cost of doing business. I wonder how much of that 107 billion is actually being recycled into grid upgrades or storage rather than just sitting in general government funds.

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Interesting to see India and Vietnam moving on this. The report mentions coverage could hit a third of global emissions soon, but it does not specify which sectors in those countries are actually being hit by the pricing.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

The premium for forest projects is expected, but I am more interested in the industrial side. If carbon prices rise, does that actually make industrial heat pumps viable, or are the capital costs still too high regardless of the tax?