Compliant and traceable carbon offsetting
Once you have reduced you emissions we can assist with certified carbon offsets
Purchase offsets directly from the CO2counter or from your embedded system
The CO2counter system aggregates verified measurement with certified carbon offsets giving periodic reporting and compliance
What are VCS offsets?
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
The VCS Program provides a robust, new global standard and program for approval of credible voluntary offsets.
VCS offsets must be real (have happened), additional (beyond business-as-usual activities), measurable, permanent (not temporarily displace emissions), independently verified and unique (not used more than once to offset emissions).
What is a carbon credit?
Carbon credits are like certificates that represent a reduction of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Projects that prevent the generation of greenhouse gases or remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere earn these credits, which can in turn then be "sold" to other businesses and individuals to "offset" the emissions they generate. One carbon credit is the equivalent to a saving of one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Gaia currently offer Climate Friendly Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) offsets. These adhere to rigorous project principles.
The funds received from the sale of carbon credits enable renewable energy companies to cover the additional cost of generating renewable clean energy. Essentially they balance out the higher cost of green energy production allowing it to compete with traditional fossil fuel generated power.
Climate Friendly's carbon credits are sourced exclusively from new renewable energy projects that create electricity without any greenhouse gas emissions.
In other words, when you offset your emissions with Climate Friendly, you're going a step beyond cancelling your emissions. By buying carbon credits from clean renewable energy sources, you're accelerating the transition to a clean energy future and supporting the technologies that provide long-term solutions against global warming.