Nasdaq Launches Global Carbon Issuance Data Calendar
The new platform provides credit pricing and maturity data to help organizations evaluate carbon removal investments.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Nasdaq has introduced the Carbon Issuance Calendar, a new platform designed to centralize data on carbon removal projects globally. This tool helps organizations evaluate procurement options by providing information on credit availability, pricing, and project maturity.
Why it matters
The lack of standardized procurement data has long hindered transparency in the carbon removal market. By centralizing this information, the platform aims to provide a clearer starting point for those looking to assess the reliability and status of carbon credit projects.
The platform aggregates data on over 900 carbon dioxide removal projects screened by the Relae team. While it currently covers technologies like direct air capture and biochar, the specific project delivery timelines remain dependent on individual developer status.
The players
Nasdaq
A global technology company that provides services for financial markets, including the new carbon data platform.
Relae
A firm that provides technical diligence and maturity assessments for carbon removal projects.
Microsoft
A global technology corporation that co-developed the assessment framework used to evaluate project maturity.
The details
The calendar consolidates information from multiple carbon removal developers into a single interface, featuring indicative pricing and delivery status for each project. To assist in evaluation, it applies a maturity assessment framework originally developed by Relae in collaboration with Microsoft. This technical diligence allows users to filter projects by categories such as enhanced rock weathering and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage.
Timeline
Nasdaq launched the Carbon Issuance Calendar on October 30, 2026.
Money Landscape
This development marks a shift toward greater institutional transparency in the voluntary carbon market, which has historically lacked standardized pricing and delivery data. It aligns with broader trends in corporate sustainability accounting where rigorous, verifiable project data is increasingly required.
For organizations involved in carbon credit procurement, this calendar simplifies the vetting process for carbon removal investments. Consult with a sustainability advisor or carbon accounting professional to understand how this maturity data impacts your specific climate goals and budget planning.
The takeaway
The Carbon Issuance Calendar provides a much-needed baseline for comparing the maturity and pricing of diverse carbon removal technologies. Track upcoming updates to the platform to see when nature-based removal projects are added to the existing portfolio of tech-heavy solutions.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Carbon Herald.
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