Carbon Unbound

We spent two insightful days at Carbon Unbound 2025 in London (21–22 October) — here are our key takeaways:

While corporate demand for high-quality carbon removals is growing, the market still faces major barriers: a lack of long-term investment and commitment from companies, ongoing complexity, and the persistent tension between price and quality.

Policy and price remain the strongest levers for scaling negative emissions, yet trust continues to be a central issue — requiring better due diligence and reliable, certified service providers.

Discussions made clear that the voluntary market alone won't deliver the needed transparency and quality; stronger policy frameworks and standards beyond SBTi are becoming essential. "Risk frameworks as a service" are emerging as a new layer of credibility, and it's evident that climate change has become a business model for the insurance sector.

The geopolitical landscape is adding fragmentation — but with the EU, UK, and Japan advancing new policies, there are positive signals ahead.