CaixaBank launches carbon credit trading platform to support corporate emissions offsetting
CaixaBank CIB has launched a new carbon credit trading platform designed to help corporate clients and SMEs voluntarily offset their CO₂ emissions through access to verified international carbon credits. The initiative strengthens the bank’s position in sustainable finance and expands its offering of ESG-focused solutions for companies seeking to manage and reduce their climate impact.
The platform enables businesses to buy and sell carbon credits through a single integrated system, with CaixaBank acting as the sole intermediary. This structure simplifies access to voluntary carbon markets by removing the need for clients to register with multiple counterparties, while centralising sourcing, transaction execution, and project selection within the bank’s infrastructure.
Through the platform, clients can access a wide portfolio of internationally verified carbon credits linked to projects such as renewable energy, reforestation, energy efficiency, and carbon capture. Each credit is managed through a “carbon account” that records purchases, sales, and offset volumes, providing companies with a consolidated view of their carbon activity.
CaixaBank said the system is designed to improve transparency and traceability in the voluntary carbon market by using recognised international registries to ensure credits are uniquely issued, properly cancelled, and fully traceable. Once purchased, credits are immediately retired to prevent double counting and ensure the integrity of claimed emissions reductions.
The bank will also offer tailored ESG advisory services through the platform, supporting clients in selecting carbon projects aligned with their sustainability strategies and decarbonisation goals. This is intended to integrate carbon management more directly into corporate decision-making and operational reporting.
The launch comes as voluntary carbon markets continue to expand globally, with transaction values reaching approximately $900 billion in 2023 according to Statista. CaixaBank said the initiative is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its leadership in sustainable finance across Europe.
Under its 2025–2027 Sustainability Plan, the bank aims to mobilise more than €100 billion in sustainable finance. In 2025, it reported over €46 billion in cumulative sustainable financing and said 17% of its financial income is now derived from sustainable finance activities. The new carbon trading platform adds to its existing suite of green finance products, including green bonds and sustainability-linked lending, reinforcing its role in supporting corporate decarbonisation.
