The @WorldBank report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025” analyzes the 80 carbon pricing instruments currently in place around the world. 🌎
➡️ Key takeaways include:
❇️ Major economies have implemented or are considering implementing a direct carbon pricing instrument.
❇️ Emissions Trading Systems (#ETS) are the most common option among newly introduced instruments.
❇️ In 2024, revenues from carbon pricing instruments surpassed USD 100 billion.
In 2024, revenues from carbon pricing instruments exceeded USD 100 billion, with more than half allocated to environmental and development projects, according to the World Bank’s State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 report. Currently, there are 80 active instruments globally, and 28% of global emissions are covered by a carbon price, especially in the energy and industrial sectors. Compliance market demand nearly tripled, while growth in the voluntary market was minimal. Over the past decade, emissions coverage has doubled, average prices have increased, and revenues have tripled — consolidating carbon pricing as a key tool to reduce emissions, generate revenue, and promote sustainable development.