ICVCM report recommends strengthening carbon market infrastructure and transparency

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) published a report on 17 March 2026, detailing recommendations from its Continuous Improvement Work Programme (CIWP) on Market Transparency, Scalability and Standardisation. The report advocates for stronger, interoperable market infrastructure, improved transparency in pricing and benefit-sharing, and consistent risk and financial classification frameworks. These measures aim to attract institutional capital and scale high-integrity carbon markets. The findings will inform future refinements to the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) Assessment Framework and guide other market actors.