Carbon Credits

Certified carbon credits are verified units of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction or removal, typically equivalent to one metric ton of CO₂. These credits are issued by recognized standards after rigorous validation of climate projects that either avoid emissions or actively remove carbon from the atmosphere.

✅ What Makes a Carbon Credit “Certified”?

To be certified, a carbon credit must:

• Originate from a verified project (e.g., reforestation, renewable energy, biochar, timber construction).

• Be measured, reported, and verified by an independent third party.

• Comply with the rules of a recognized certification standard.

🛒 How Certified Credits Are Used

• Offsetting emissions for individuals, companies, or governments.

• Meeting compliance obligations under schemes like the EU ETS or CORSIA.

• Voluntary climate action, often tied to ESG goals or net-zero commitments.