Projects commonly found in voluntary carbon markets
Forestry and renewable energy projects are the most common in voluntary carbon markets. In 2019, forest and land use credits averaged $4.30 per ton, making them the largest by value.
Bar charts of types of carbon credits by volume and value.
Volume in MtCO2e
Value
Renewable energy ($1.40 per ton)
42 million
$60 million
Forestry and land use ($4.30)
37 million
$159 million
Waste disposal ($2.50)
7 million
$18 million
Household devices ($3.80)
6 million
$25 million
Chemical processes and industrial manufacturing ($1.90)
