PCX Markets — Plastic Credit Marketplace
Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:23
Singapore-based commercial plastic credit exchange. PCX Solutions operates PPRS standard. Projects from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa. Supplementary sales channel for Verra-certified credits.
Source: https://www.pcxmarkets.com/
Funding Details
- Funder
- PCX Markets (Singapore) + PCX Solutions (standards)
- Funding Goal
- Trade certified plastic credits between project developers and corporate buyers. Dual role as standards body (PCX Solutions — Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard PPRS) and trading marketplace (PCX Markets). Accepts both Verra-certified and PCX-certified credits.
- Funding Amount
- $106–$804 per credit unit on PCX marketplace (note: PCX uses different unit definitions than Verra tonne-based credits — verify conversion). Wide price range allows premium pricing for high-quality social-impact projects.
- Deadline
- Rolling — marketplace operates continuously (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Get Verra or PCX Solutions PPRS certification first. Register project on PCX. List credits for sale. Contact pprs@pcxsolutions.org for project pre-evaluation. PCX Solutions PPRS is an alternative to Verra for new projects — a faster but less recognised certification option.
- Target Region
- Global — buyers worldwide with Asia-Pacific buyer network relevant for Indonesia, Vietnam, India operations. Singapore-based platform.
- Contact
- pprs@pcxsolutions.org for project pre-evaluation
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:50
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Summary
PCX Markets is a complementary distribution channel for Verra-certified plastic credits. After completing Verra registration, listing credits on PCX Markets increases market exposure with minimal additional effort. The platform is both a standards body (PCX Solutions — Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard) and a trading marketplace (PCX Markets). Credits trade at $106–$804 per unit (note: PCX uses different unit definitions than Verra tonne-based credits — verify conversion). Singapore-based with Asia-Pacific buyer network relevant for Indonesia, Vietnam, and India operations. Wide price range allows premium pricing for high-quality social-impact projects. The PCX Solutions PPRS standard is an alternative to Verra for new projects — a faster but less recognised option. PCX has faced credibility criticism alongside Verra (Green Queen 2024 report noted flaws). Price per unit may be misleading without clarity on exact unit size (not per tonne). Smaller buyer network than Verra Registry. Recommended as a secondary market channel, not a primary certification pathway.
Historical Context
PCX has grown as both a standards body and trading marketplace for plastic credits. The platform has faced credibility criticism alongside Verra — Green Queen published a 2024 report noting flaws in the plastic credit market including PCX schemes. Despite this, the marketplace continues to operate and attract corporate buyers seeking verified plastic offset credits. The platform provides a secondary market channel complementary to direct Verra Registry sales.
Why it was added
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