Decoding Carbon Offset Markets for Tech: Basics, Trends and Challenges 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24 🕹 Technology Blockchain Market Trends Challenges Sustainability Carbon offsetting involves compensating for greenhouse gas emissions using carbon credits or offsets. The carbon market includes Compliance Carbon Market (CCM) and Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), each with its unique regulations and trading systems. Challenges in carbon offsetting include issues like exaggerated emission reductions, indigenous rights violations, and neocolonialism concerns.