Carbon market glossary
Glossary term
Vintage
The year when carbon removal or emissions reduction occurred. Important for pricing and compliance as more recent vintages often have higher value and acceptance.
Why vintage matters for carbon credit buyers
Vintage tells you when the climate benefit occurred, and the market prices it accordingly. Older vintages often trade at discounts because methodologies and monitoring have improved since; recent vintages carry more confidence. Some corporate buyers set vintage cut-offs in their procurement policies, so vintage affects both price and eligibility.
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