CARBON OFFSET PROJECTS

Supporting emissions reduction and removal projects to decarbonize industries

Climate change presents an urgent challenge to organizations across the globe. To meet this challenge, businesses are taking steps to decarbonize their operations to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

However, it is nearly impossible for even the most energy-efficient and sustainable organizations to completely avoid activities that result in harmful GHG emissions. Through supporting or developing carbon reduction and removal projects, 3Degrees helps businesses take immediate action on their Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 3 (indirect) GHG emissions.

What is a Carbon Offset?

A carbon offset is a scientifically quantified reduction in greenhouse gas emissions created when one metric ton of greenhouse gas is captured, avoided or destroyed in order to compensate for an equivalent emission made elsewhere. All offsets our customer’s support have been third party verified to meet rigorous qualification and quantification standards created by environmental non-profit organizations.

The 3Degrees Difference

3Degrees is the leading North American carbon specialist with deep expertise managing voluntary offset projects and developing new carbon reduction and removal projects.

Our unparalleled industry experience, and diverse project portfolio offers clients the flexibility to address their Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by supporting carbon offset projects that will directly meet evolving corporate commitments. In addition to providing clients with a portfolio of high-quality credits from existing projects, 3Degrees’ clients also have the opportunity to support the development of new emissions reduction projects within their own industry or supply chain.

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Common Project Types

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Carbon Offset Project Criteria

Offset projects can vary greatly in terms of their size, the methodology they use and where they are located. However, all projects must meet certain minimum criteria:

• Additionality: Evidence that the project’s emission reductions would not have been achieved without the promise of funding from carbon offset sales
• Quantification: Evidence that the emission reductions have been achieved using a rigorous and conservative quantification methodology
• Verification: Assurance of such evidence and quantification by an accredited third party verifier
• Registration: Issuance, tracking, and retirement on a third-party public registry

Beyond these minimum standards, offset purchasers may also consider additional criteria:

• Co-Benefits: Does the offset project provide other environmental or social benefits (e.g., reduction in local/non-climate air pollutants, improved water quality, biodiversity, etc.)?
• Project Participants: Who benefits from the sale of the offsets?
• Industry Connections: Is the project directly related to a buyer’s community, industry or supply chain?

EXAMPLE PROJECT

See how Darigold is investing in technology to reduce methane emissions, improve water management, and promote sustainable agriculture on its journey to carbon neutrality.

CARBON STANDARDS

3Degrees develops carbon offset projects that are third-party verified and registered under one of the internationally recognized carbon offset standards. Your organization’s carbon offset investment is guaranteed to produce real, measurable and permanent results that make an impact.

We work with the following independent not-for-profit organizations:

EARN LEED POINTS

Interested in earning LEED points to achieve the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Power & Carbon Offset Credit? Our 3Degrees LEED-accredited experts can help. Learn more.

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