The October–December quarter marked a phase of consolidation and progress for the Global Carbon Council, with continued advancement across project registration, Carbon Market Infrastructure(CMI), digital systems, and institutional engagement. These developments were complemented by strengthened work on nature-based solutions and broader market readiness.
Building on the outcomes of COP30, this quarter reflected a clear shift from global dialogue to implementation—focusing on operational robustness, transparency, and the systems required to support high-integrity carbon
markets at scale. Progress across infrastructure and governance underscores GCC’s commitment to ensuring that market growth is matched by credibility and trust.
As carbon markets evolve, GCC remains focused on enabling reliable, inclusive pathways for climate finance and emissions mitigation, particularly across the Global South.
Project Registration Highlights
Projects Submitted
Every registered project enhances GCC’s network of high-integrity carbon initiatives, ensuring that verified reductions translate into real-world climate outcomes aligned with Net Zero pathways.
Registered Projects
As of December 2025, 189 projects are registered under the GCC framework, representing a growing pipeline of verified climate solutions. Between October and December 2025, approximately 20 projects successfully completed registration. These milestones reflect the continued engagement of project developers and takeholders, as well as the rigorous review processes applied under the GCC framework.
Featured Projects
10 MW Solar Project in Karnataka • India
The project activity is a solar power project with a total capacity of 10 MW implemented in Halagaladdi, Hiriyur taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The electricity (16,623 MWh/year) generated from the project activity is supplied to the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM).
Methodology: AMS I.D | Grid-connected renewable electricity generation
Contribution to SDGs
Kovanlik Reg. ve HES • Turkey
The project activity is a channel type hydropower plant with a total capacity of 57.215 Mwe located in Bulancak district of Giresun province with the purpose of contributing to the national economy to meeting the increased electricity demand.
Methodology: ACM0002 | Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources
Contribution to SDGs
Issuance Snapshot: Testament to Progress
- Q4 2025 Issuance: 3,673,150 ACCs issued from October to December 2025.
- Cumulative Issuance: Total issuance reaches 15,968,150 ACCs.
- ACC Issuance Requests Under Assessment: 21 projects are currently under assessment for forthcoming ACC issuances, totaling approximately 14 million ACCs.
- GCC 2.0 Project Portal: Over 23 PMRs submitted under the new portal, representing a total potential of 15
million credits. Additionally, 3 projects are transitioning from GCC 1.0 to GCC 2.0 standards via the PRC route.
New in GCC
Regulatory Progress Strengthening Standards
Between October and December 2025, the Global Carbon Council (GCC) made key regulatory advances to support
market integrity, expand program coverage, and streamline project operations. Highlights include:
Events Highlights
Oct 2025
GCC Capacity-Building Workshop at QNDCC 2025
Oct 2025
GCC and Korea’s KOTRA to Advance Carbon Market Infrastructure in MENA
Oct 2025
GCC and Korea Forest Service Partner to Advance Carbon Market Integrity
Dec 2025
GCC Participates in Carbon Digital Conference (CDC) 2025, Indonesia
