Carbon Offsets Explained

What are carbon offsets?

Carbon credits are measurable, verifiable emission reductions from certified climate action projects. These projects reduce, remove or avoid CO2 emissions. They can also yield various co-benefits such as empowering local communities, protecting biodiversity, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Projects must adhere to a rigorous set of criteria to meet the verification standards set by independent regulatory agencies and reviewed by experts at the leading offsetting bodies such as Gold Standard or Verra.

After a credit has been purchased, it is permanently retired so that it cannot be reused to offset further emissions.

How can carbon offsets form a central part of an organisation’s sustainable growth strategy?

Carbon offsets enable individuals and organisations to reduce their carbon footprint today. They do this by funnelling capital towards crucial climate altering activities across the world to reduce or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Many companies do not have the means or resources to set up and maintain environmental projects. The carbon offset market gives companies that wouldn’t be able to secure funding on their own access to, and opportunities to invest in, these projects.

What is CRBN Markets’ role in the carbon market?

CRBN Markets provides expert advice to companies wishing to buy and sell offsets in carbon markets, advising on the broader reduction activities of companies as they work towards their sustainability goals.

We have a global network of project developers, traders and emission calculation specialists to draw on when advising our clients.

In such a fluid and rapidly evolving industry, our market-leading knowledge and cutting-edge innovation is where CRBN Markets can add most value.