Carbon credits
Why emission reductions do not automatically become carbon credits
Reducing emissions is valuable, but a carbon credit is a specific instrument with its own tests, independent checks and registry process.
5 minute read
Insights
Sustainability and carbon market insights.
Clear explanations of the concepts behind emissions measurement and carbon credit readiness. These are general guides, not legal, financial or investment advice.
Emissions measurement
Scope 1, 2 and 3: building a credible greenhouse gas baseline
How the GHG Protocol scopes work, and why documented assumptions matter as much as the final number.
6 minute read
Carbon credits
Validation, verification and issuance: who does what
The carbon credit process involves several independent parties. Understanding their roles helps set realistic expectations.
4 minute read
Nigeria and Africa
Carbon project readiness in Nigeria: questions to check early
Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021 established the National Council on Climate Change. Requirements for carbon projects are still developing, so each project's position should be checked early.
5 minute read
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