Carbon credits as a tool to catalyze climate progress.
Not All Carbon Credits Are Created Equally
Carbon credits in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) have been under scrutiny for the, oftentimes, lack of integrity, transparency, and genuine climate impact. It can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the space to determine which carbon credits to support. As long time participants in this market, We Are Neutral provides a unique service for our partners by completing in-depth due diligence research and retiring carbon credits from projects that move the needle.
We rigorously assess carbon credits and ensure that they align with our strict criteria before adding them to our portfolio. By staying up to date on current developments in the Voluntary Carbon Market, we are able to remain informed and follow best practices in this evolving space.
Through our comprehensive due-diligence process, we:
Confirm project verification status and documentation
Review third party ratings and compare project characteristics against research and recommendations from recognized organizations and institutions
Assess the risk of reversal, leakage risks, non-additionality risks, environmental and social impacts, over-crediting risk, etc.
What is a carbon credit?
A carbon credit represents 1 metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions, in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2e), that has been avoided from entering or removed from the atmosphere. Carbon credits come from all types of projects that range from planting trees to capturing harmful gases in landfill.
Carbon credits are then “used”, or retired, when an organization purchases them and takes ownership of the carbon removal or avoidance.
Our Careful And Responsible Approach To Carbon Credits
Carbon credits are one of the tools in the toolshed of climate solutions. We empower businesses looking to navigate this complex space and invest in carbon credits by:
Designing a balanced portfolio (think of it like a financial investment portfolio) of carbon credits that allows our partners to invest in a variety of high quality projects.
Completing a meticulous process of researching and analyzing carbon credits.
Purchasing and retiring carbon credits on behalf of our partners.
Designating a portion of proceeds towards sustainable development initiatives aside from carbon credit projects.
Helping organizations who don’t have the time or expertise to assess carbon credit projects.
Making investing in climate solutions an easy lift for your team.
Our team does the heavy lifting. You contribute to climate action around the world.
Take a look at a sample of projects we have rigorously assessed and supported for our partners.
Our Portfolio
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Focus on restoring ecosystems and conserving nature. These projects both reduce and remove carbon emissions, protect habitats, increase biodiversity, and improve local air and water quality.
In our portfolio:
Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation
Green TreesACRE Project
Xiguan Afforestation Project
Francis Beidler IFM Project
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Focus on changing processes, implementing advanced technologies, or installing additional equipment. These projects can remove emissions or prevent emissions from entering our atmosphere.
In our portfolio:
Intermodal Transportation Project
N2O Destruction via Adipic Acid
Phlogiston Phase I at Ascend
Landfill Gas Capture and Destruction
Greenville County Landfill Gas Utilization Project
Hernando County Landfill
Indian River County Landfill
Hillsborough County WTE
Responsibly Accelerating Climate Progress
With global warming on track to increase by 3°C by 2100, potentially reducing cumulative economic output by 15% to 34% (BCG), implementing sustainability within your operations and supply chain has never been more important. Whether carbon credits are part of your current strategy or not, we need to significantly scale projects that remove greenhouse gas emissions.
That being said, carbon credits should not be treated as free pass to pollute. To achieve meaningful progress, the conscientious use of carbon credits must be accompanied by carbon reductions within your business that decrease your environmental impact. While decarbonizing your operations and supporting carbon reductions and removals with carbon credits require varying degrees of expertise, resources, and time, the cost of inaction is far greater.
Climate action is a necessary part of an overall business strategy. That’s why we are here to help you take responsibility for your environmental impact. Reach out to us if you’re looking to select specific projects or receive carbon credit strategy consulting.