North America Carbon Credit Market Size & Outlook

The carbon credit market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 110,783.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 44.5% is expected of North America carbon credit market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$8,438.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$110,783.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
44.5%
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North America carbon credit market highlights

  • The North America carbon credit market generated a revenue of USD 8,438.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 44.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, compliance was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Voluntary is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 8,438.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 110,783.7 million
Growth rate44.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCompliance
Fastest growing segmentVoluntary
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCompliance, Voluntary
Key market players worldwideAltaGas Ltd, 3Degrees Group, Inc, Carbon Care Asia, CarbonBetter, ClearSky, EKI Energy Services, Finite Carbon, NativeEnergy, South Pole, Torrent Power Limited


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 1.8% of the global carbon credit market in 2023.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 110,783.7 million by 2030.

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Compliance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 99.35% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America carbon credit market based on compliance, voluntary covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


North America has one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing, power generation, aviation, and industrial sectors. Coal-fired and natural gas & oil-based power plants generate GHGs during electricity generation. Industries often rely on fossil fuels for energy intensive processes.

The North American carbon credit market is driven by a combination of government programs and voluntary markets. At the state level, several cap-and-trade programs have been introduced to cap the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed within the state; this requires companies to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions.

An example of this is the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cap-and-trade program implemented by nine northeastern U.S. states. Hence, with the rising awareness, corporate sustainability initiatives, and regulatory frameworks, the demand for carbon removal projects and carbon credit market is expected to rise over the forecast period.

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