CDR.fyi and Sylvera have partnered to publish a comprehensive report titled ‘2025 CDR Market Survey – In Net Zero Standards We Trust.’.
The mission of CDR.fyi is to drive global progress in durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR), while Sylvera is dedicated to encouraging investment in impactful climate action.
Together, they share the belief that transparency in data, ratings, and tools will foster meaningful climate investments and expedite the global journey toward net zero.
In light of the numerous changes over the past year, the two organizations are providing an updated view of the CDR market. Drawing from Sylvera’s expertise across various project types and CDR.fyi’s focus on durable carbon removal, the report includes insights for buyers of nature-based carbon credits. Nevertheless, the main emphasis of the survey continues to be on durable CDR.
The final Summary Report is made available as a free resource to inform and educate all stakeholders in the CDR space.
Key Insights
- Impact of Standards: Upcoming decisions from standard-setting bodies in the net-zero space are expected to have a profound impact on the CDR market. These decisions are viewed as the primary catalyst for increased demand for durable carbon removal credits.
- Portfolio Diversification: Buyers are increasingly adopting mixed portfolios that combine carbon reduction strategies and removal techniques, with carbon removal expected to grow in importance. Both nature-based and durable CDR solutions will see greater representation in these portfolios.
- Growth of Durable CDR: The next five years will be critical for the durable CDR market. Suppliers participating in the survey project a considerable increase in the proportion of durable CDR credits purchased, with the current 6:1 ratio of nature-based to durable CDR narrowing to 1.2:1 by 2030.
Relevant: CDR.fyi Shares A 2024 Overview Of The Durable CDR Market
- Price Dynamics: Buyers of durable CDR anticipate paying less for credits than suppliers expect to receive, both currently and in the coming years. However, suppliers (excluding those in the biochar sector) expect prices for durable CDR to decline significantly over the next five years, expected to make durable CDR more accessible and scalable.
- Business Case for Durable CDR: Purchasers emphasized the importance of a clear business case for acquiring durable CDR credits, focusing on financial aspects and the need to address risks related to supply gaps.
