CO₂ markets in transition – seizing sustainable opportunities
With over 90% of global GDP falling under countries or regions with net-zero commitments and the ever-expanding carbon markets, carbon credits are at the center of climate action and investment. Argentum Viridis offers companies and financial institutions customized solutions for the strategic use of carbon credits – whether for emission reductions, sustainable financial products or as a separate asset class. With our expertise and high-quality carbon credits, we actively promote sustainable transformation.
Data and facts about the carbon markets
CO₂ price per ton in accordance with the Fuel Emissions Trading Act
Germany
Own presentation based on: Fuel Emissions Trading Scheme and Price Corridor 2026:
www.bundesregierung.de
www.bundesregierung.de
Source: Fuel Emissions Trading Act
Market growth
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The global carbon market is worth an estimated
over 900 billion USD per year.
Price development & important indicator
- The introduction of the CO₂ price in Germany with a fixed increase to 65 EUR in 2026.
Efficiency and effectiveness
- Since the introduction of the EU-ETS in 2005, emissions in the industrial sector have fallen by 35 % reducedwhile the GDP rose by 42% .
Growth of the market
The global carbon market has an estimated value of:
>
0
billion USD/year
Price development
The price of EU emission allowances (EUA) rose from EUR 7 (2017) to a record high of EUR 7 (2017):
0
€ (2022)
The introduction of the CO2 price in Germany with a fixed increase to 65 EUR in 2026
Efficiency and effectiveness
Since the introduction of the EU-ETS in 2005, emissions in the industrial sector have fallen by 35 % reducedwhile the GDP rose by 42 % .
Data and facts about carbon credits
Price of carbon credits – expected price increase by 2050
Carbon Credit price outlook, 2020-2050
US$ per t-CO₂ e; 2020 dollars
Voluntary markets
- Since 2016, the number of voluntarily traded carbon credits has more than quadrupled.
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The voluntary market could reach a trading volume
of 50 billion USD per year .
Price development of carbon credits
- Experts predict that the price per certificate will rise to over 100 USD by 2035.
High-quality carbon credits (quality assurance)
- High-quality carbon credits must demonstrate that they provide additional carbon storage and avoid risks such as “double counting” and “leakage”.
Efficiency and effectiveness
- Sustainable transformation: Carbon credits can represent an asset class of their own, which simultaneously supports climate targets and generates returns.
- Sustainability as an asset class: Carbon credits can represent an asset class of their own, which simultaneously supports climate targets and generates returns.
Growth of the market
The global carbon market has an estimated value of:
>
0
billion USD/year
Price development
The price of EU emission allowances (EUA) rose from EUR 7 (2017) to a record high of EUR 7 (2017):
0
€ (2022)
The introduction of the CO2 price in Germany with a fixed increase to 65 EUR in 2026
Efficiency and effectiveness
Since the introduction of the EU-ETS in 2005, emissions in the industrial sector have fallen by 35 % reducedwhile the GDP rose by 42 % .
Efficiency and effectiveness
Net-zero targets:
- About 90 % of global GDP fall under countries or regions with net zero liabilities.
Sustainable transformation:
- Carbon markets are driving the transition to clean technologies and a resilient economy.
Sustainability as an asset class:
- o CO₂ credits can represent a separate asset class that simultaneously supports climate targets and generates returns.
Market drivers
Disclosure requirements such as EU taxonomy, CSRD & SFDR
- Consistent sustainability standards promote investment in green technologies
- From 2024, companies will be required to report on their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions (in Germany alone, this affects 15,000 companies).
- Disclosed ESG risks strengthen investor confidence in sustainable financial products.
Demand and stagnating or rising emissions
- Rising demand for carbon credits, coupled with stagnating or rising emissions, is driving the carbon markets and strengthening their economic and ecological significance.
Developments in other fields of application and sales markets
- The increasing development of new fields of application and the establishment of new markets is driving demand for carbon credits as an attractive asset class that offers both climate protection and economic opportunities.
Our presence
Argentum Viridis, based in Luxembourg, is the central player of the Viridis Group and is active in global carbon credits trading. Together with Viridis Group partner Silva Viridis in Germany, an ISO 9001 certified company (TÜV Saarland), we manage the international orientation of the group. From our strategic locations in Europe, we operate globally with the Viridis Group and are available to our customers worldwide.
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