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An average of 2.4 internal stakeholders are now involved in each purchasing decision, with 43% saying CEOs are involved. Board participation rises from 22% among non-buyers to 40% among current buyers and CFO involvement increases from 22% to 32%.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As purchasing decisions become more strategic, buyers are prioritizing quality over cost. 84% of current buyers say quality matters more than price when purchasing carbon credits, compared with 77% across those who use carbon credits or plan to. Only 7% say price matters more than quality.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sheri Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners, said:\u003C\u002Fstrong> “The data shows that carbon credits deliver real business value, from brand trust to revenue growth to customer acquisition. The most climate ambitious companies already understand this and are locking in high quality supply today to deliver against future targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The market has matured to support that confidence. Clear frameworks and rigorous verification now exist to prove what a high-quality credit is, so businesses no longer need to define this individually. Our ambition, and the direction the whole market needs, is consistent quality with reliable delivery at scale, enabled through an infrastructure-style market that gives every buyer the confidence in what they're purchasing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Natasha Tuck, Director, Sustainability & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), at Dolby said:  \"\u003C\u002Fstrong>The carbon market has come a long way. Today, there’s more scrutiny around quality, and a clearer understanding of what credible climate action looks like. Businesses need data they can trust, practical insight they can put to use, and confidence that the projects they’re backing will deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Working with experienced partners like Climate Impact Partners helps organizations cut through the complexity and make informed decisions that stand up to today’s expectations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The findings suggest that as carbon credits become more strategically important, CSOs and senior leaders need clearer guidance on how to assess quality, navigate risk and align their approach to business goals. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For more information about the report: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.climateimpact.com\u002Fl\u002F1084972\u002F2026-09-09\u002F31ql7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Setting the Pace - The CSO Perspective.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ENDS\u003Cem>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>1 \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>'To a very great extent’ and ‘To a great extent’ responses combined \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cstrong>2\u003C\u002Fstrong> ‘100% Quality, price isn't important’ ‘Quality is a lot more important than price’, and ‘Quality is a bit more important than price’ responses combined\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>3 \u003C\u002Fstrong>‘100% Quality, price isn't important’ ‘Quality is a lot more important than price’, and ‘Quality is a bit more important than price’ responses combined\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>4\u003C\u002Fstrong> ‘100% Quality, price isn't important’ ‘Quality is a lot more important than price’, and ‘Quality is a bit more important than price’ responses combined \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>About the research\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The research was conducted by Opinion Matters among 600 senior decision-makers with responsibility for climate strategy and\u002For carbon-credit and Energy Attribute Certificate strategy and purchasing across the UK and US.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sample comprised 300 respondents in the UK and 300 in the US. 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