A little context When it comes to Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB), It is important understand that this standard belongs to one of many standards that are found in the Voluntary carbon Standard. Inside of the Voluntary carbon standard there are two types of certificates. On the one hand, those that quantify the reduction of …
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Introduction One of the most fundamental principles of carbon programs is Additionality. All carbon standards develop methodologies for projects that demonstrate additionality. But what does it really mean? A carbon project is additional only if the emissions reductions or removals would not have occurred without revenue from the sale of carbon credits. The efforts resulting …
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Introduction The generation of carbon credits requires certain general and mandatory steps to be followed. The process begins with a project idea, which will be implemented according to the selected methodology. This will be determined by the standard where the project will be registered. Once this is set, the operation of the project starts. During …
You probably have heard of the issue of corresponding adjustment before but, what is it really for? Let’s start from the basis that one carbon credit is equivalent to a tonne of CO₂ emissions reduced or removed from the atmosphere by an offsetting project. Any nation, company, or individual can offset their emissions by investing …
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The heavy reliance of retail companies specializing in the maritime shipping industry, which transport products across the world, leads to untold environmental and public health impacts. Climate change is a global challenge that knows no borders. Emissions from anywhere affects people everywhere. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone plays their part in limiting emissions by …
As the impacts of global warming continue to worsen, governments, corporations, and individuals need to act quickly in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, to do so at a large scale, a systematic and structural change is required, which can be highly costly in the short-term. When accounted for correctly, the generation of carbon …
