Forecast carbon offset market value worldwide 2050, by scenario
The global voluntary carbon offset market could potentially reach a value of 1.1 trillion U.S. dollars annually by 2050 if integrity issues within the market are resolved. Under this high-quality scenario, carbon offset prices would rise to 238 U.S. dollars per metric ton of carbon dioxide by 2050, rising rapidly from just 20 U.S. dollars in 2030. If integrity issues are not addressed and carbon offset prices remain low, then the market would peak at a value of just 34 billion U.S. dollars annually in 2050.
