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Clear definitions of the sustainability, climate, and ESG terms that matter most — from CBAM and CSRD to SBTi and PCAF. Written by Semtrio's advisory team.
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is a marketplace in which organizations and individuals purchase carbon credits representing verified emissions reductions or removals from climate projects — outside of any regulatory compliance obligation — primarily to address residual emissions as part of net zero commitments or to contribute to climate action beyond direct reduction targets.
If you're working through a regulatory framework or sustainability challenge and need clarity on a specific term or concept — our team is here to help directly.
