Efforts to bolster the integrity of the voluntary carbon market (VCM) are gaining momentum globally. Initiatives like the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) are establishing new standards for high-quality carbon credits and their credible use. The ICVCM has introduced the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) as a global benchmark for credit quality, while the VCMI provides guidance for companies on making credible climate claims. In a parallel move, the UK government has launched a consultation on raising the integrity of VCMs, signaling a potential for future regulation. These developments aim to build trust and channel finance effectively towards genuine emissions reduction projects, addressing concerns about greenwashing and the environmental effectiveness of some carbon offsets.