How are companies using carbon credits to meet their climate goals while managing cost, credibility and complexity?

This exclusive whitepaper offers a deep dive into the evolving VCM landscape, revealing how organisations are aligning ambition with impact through smarter carbon credit strategies.
Drawing on in-depth research* including surveys of 200 corporations and interviews with 29 sustainability leaders, the whitepaper unpacks the behaviours, motivations and challenges shaping today’s carbon credit buyers.
Market Trends:
Explore how global standards, regulatory shifts and ESG pressures are reshaping procurement strategies.
Barriers & Trade-offs:
Learn how companies are balancing quality, cost and credibility in a complex and evolving market.
Opportunities Ahead:
Discover how organisations can gain a competitive edge by building resilient, high-integrity carbon credit portfolios.
Whether you're shaping procurement decisions, managing reputational risk, or building a future-proof carbon credit strategy – this whitepaper is packed with insights to support your next move.
*As part of this report, participants provided further input that we include in this document to share their views. Selective insights from respondents are provided for illustrative purposes only. www.shell.com/disclaimer