Land footprint increases sharply across ACCU forestry methods

In a Quantum Commodity Intelligence interview, Carbon Eyes CEO Lionel Waker explains why forestry projects under Australia’s ACCU scheme grew 140% in land area in 2025.

30,000 ha will nearly match Tasmania’s existing plantation projects
A new ACCU plantation project on the Tiwi Islands (NT) links existing plantations with a Savanna Fire Management initiative and represents a significant share of ACCU plantation potential.

This recently registered ACCU plantation project in WA was planted in 2017.

So what makes it eligible to be a carbon project? Especially considering recent regulator attention on additionality.

What this project says about scale and limits

Large landscape projects highlight both the potential and constraints of ACCU supply.

Putting ACCU scale into perspective

We talk about the ACCU scheme a lot in abstract terms. Millions of tonnes here, safeguard targets there. It is hard to get a feel for what any of it actually means in the real world.

A closer look at fund–backed ACCU activity and what it means for investors

There are now close to 2,500 active ACCU carbon projects registered in Australia. Roughly 30% of those projects have been issued credits to date. The rest are still in development or early operational phases.

What high-quality ACCU procurement looks like

The University of Melbourne’s approach offers insight into how institutions assess integrity and credibility.

What large-scale plantings tell us about supply

The Glenclair project shows how scale, land aggregation and integrity influence future ACCU supply.

A new forestry method changes the equation

Schedule 3 projects are reshaping forest investment by keeping carbon stored and land productive. How a new ACCU method is keeping carbon in the ground and forests in production

How carbon is changing land use

Carbon projects are increasingly complementing farming rather than replacing it.

Stepping back to see the full market picture

Looking beyond weekly noise reveals clearer trends in project pipelines, issuance and supply risk.

Why big emitters are changing credit preferences

Demand from companies like Rio Tinto is reshaping which ACCU methods are seen as high integrity. How environmental plantings and soil carbon are shaping the Australian ACCU market

Why big emitters are changing credit preferences

Demand from companies like Rio Tinto is reshaping which ACCU methods are seen as high integrity.

When supply changes affect reputation

Proposed changes to savanna fire management methods raise questions about ACCU integrity and long-term trust.

Reading beyond the charts

Flat ACCU prices often signal low liquidity rather than market confidence. The real story sits behind the trades.

Understanding the forces shaping ACCU prices in 2025

Policy changes, supply delays and global trade pressures are impacting confidence and pricing across the ACCU market.

Exploring performance across key ACCU methods

Generic price signals hide what’s really happening. Method-level data shows where confidence and demand are building.

Why claims of a billion dollar carbon tax don’t add up

Repeated claims about carbon costs often come from lobby groups. The numbers tell a very different story about ACCUs and policy impacts.

Rebuilding trust in Australia’s carbon market

Australia’s carbon neutral scheme has helped lift climate commitments, but questions remain around consistency, transparency and real outcomes.