Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bipin, Akshita; Pillai, Abhinav Satish; Joseph, Jerush John Title A name given to the resource Voluntary Carbon Markets: Bridging Climate Solutions Through Sustainable Finance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;Volume;1162 LNNS;pp.527-536 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8605-3_47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8605-3_47</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105002706258?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105002706258?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bipin A., School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Pillai A.S., School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Joseph J.J., School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) enable companies and individuals to offset their carbon footprint by acquiring carbon credits from programs that decrease or eliminate emissions, such as renewable energy or forest conservation activities. As climate change mitigation becomes more prominent on corporate and investor agendas, voluntary carbon markets provide a framework for channeling funding toward emissions-reduction operations. The threat of climate change necessitates immediate action, pushing sustainable finance to the forefront. Carbon offsetting appears as an intriguing but contentious option in this changing ecology. It enables entities to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions by funding programs that reduce emissions elsewhere. However, worries about the integrity of some offsets remain, emphasizing the need for strong standards and verification systems. This includes aligning lending, insurance, and investment agendas with sustainability objectives such as the Paris Agreement. As the global economy undergoes structural transformations to meet climate targets, sustainable finance invests in VCM projects to direct funds towards programs that reduce carbon emissions, boost renewable energy use, and support sustainable practices. This linkage strengthens the financial sectors role in combating climate change while also promoting economic growth and resilience. Integrating VCMs into sustainable finance strategies improves transparency and accountability in carbon offsetting methods, ensuring that investments contribute to emissions reductions and environmental benefits. This conceptual study seeks to contribute to a thorough understanding of the collaboration between VCMs, sustainable finance, and climate action, emphasizing the significance of collective action in companies and individuals achieving environmental sustainability and minimizer by the effects of climate change. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Carbon credits; Carbon offsetting; Corporate climate action; Sustainable finance; Voluntary carbon markets Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 23673370; ISBN: 978-981978604-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online