Sylvera data shows carbon credit vintage significantly impacts pricing and buyer preference
Sylvera's Q3 2026 data indicates that carbon credit vintage is a primary driver of price, with 2025 vintage ARR credits selling for an average of $25.32, nearly three times the $9.10 paid for 2018 vintages. This premium for newer vintages is not universal across all project types, with some showing no significant difference or even a discount for more recent credits. Buyers increasingly prioritise recent vintages (past three to five years) due to evolving integrity standards, eligibility for compliance markets like CORSIA (2021–2026 window), and the need to demonstrate current climate impact. The vintage premium is most pronounced in IFM, REDD+, and ARR projects, while renewables and cookstoves show less correlation or even a decline in value for newer vintages.
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