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Carbon Credits
Voluntary Carbon Credits
Businesses aiming to achieve carbon neutrality can neutralize their carbon footprint using the equivalent volume of carbon offset credits.
Through our broad network of suppliers and corporate buyers worldwide we can provide liquidity for high-quality carbon credits from Renewable Energy to Nature-Based Solutions and Household projects, all verified by the most robust standards (VCS, GS, CDM, ACR, CAR)
Are you aware that many of the carbon projects are contributing positively towards the sustainable development of underprivileged regions worldwide?
Carbon credits are permits that allow a country or organization to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. One carbon credit typically represents one metric ton of CO2 equivalent. These credits can be traded in the carbon market, where companies that exceed their emissions caps can buy credits from those that have reduced their emissions below their caps .
Carbon credits work by capping the total level of greenhouse gas emissions and allowing the market to assign a monetary value to any shortfall through trading. Organizations that reduce their emissions can sell their excess credits to others that need them. This system provides financial incentives for companies to lower their carbon footprints .
Carbon credits are part of a regulatory framework that limits total emissions and allows trading of emission permits. Carbon offsets, on the other hand, represent a reduction in emissions made elsewhere, which can be purchased to compensate for emissions. For example, a company may buy offsets from a project that plants trees or installs renewable energy to offset its own emissions .
Carbon credits are verified through standards and methodologies set by organizations such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or the Gold Standard. Verification involves rigorous assessment to ensure that the emission reductions are real, measurable, and additional (i.e., reductions that would not have occurred without the carbon credit project) .
Projects that generate carbon credits typically include renewable energy (e.g., wind, solar, hydro), energy efficiency improvements, reforestation and afforestation, methane capture from landfills, and sustainable agricultural practices. These projects reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere .
Carbon credits are important because they provide a flexible mechanism for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. By putting a price on carbon, they incentivize businesses to invest in cleaner technologies and adopt more sustainable practices, thus helping to mitigate climate change
Businesses can benefit from carbon credits by reducing their compliance costs if they operate under a cap-and-trade system, generating revenue from selling excess credits, and enhancing their reputation and sustainability credentials. Additionally, investing in carbon credit projects can lead to operational efficiencies and cost savings in the long term .