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Credit Retirement

Retirement of a carbon credit or offset represents its “use” to counterbalance emissions that take place elsewhere. Once retired, a carbon credit can no longer be traded or retired again.

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VCM

The Voluntary Carbon Market. Describes a market where project-based carbon credits are traded voluntarily and outside the scope of any national law (and regulation).
Vietnam’s national carbon market is set to move forward in 2025 with the start of a pilot phase, highlighting progress in a fast-developing regional carbon

28 July 2025

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VCM

The Voluntary Carbon Market. Describes a market where project-based carbon credits are traded voluntarily and outside the scope of any national law (and regulation).

17 July 2025

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Vietnam Moves Ahead with National Carbon Market in 2025

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