Discover our comprehensive suite of services developed for climate action and carbon project validation and verification. With a focus on mitigating climate change, our expertise spans carbon projects, nature-based solutions, and the Voluntary Carbon Market.
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- What are carbon projects?
- What is the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)?
- What are carbon credits?
- How can we support you?
- Why choose us?
- Project types
- Carbon standard selection
- Additional options
Climate change, caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, poses severe threats. It leads to rising temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level rise and biodiversity loss. Mitigation aims to reduce these impacts by cutting emissions and enhancing carbon absorption to stabilise the climate and protect ecosystems. Carbon projects play a key role in mitigation efforts.
What are carbon projects?
Carbon projects, also known as carbon offset projects, are verified activities that reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions. These activities can involve environmental conservation, energy efficiency or renewable energy. They contribute to mitigating climate change by generating carbon credits.
Nature-based Solution projects take a strategic approach to mitigating climate change. Projects like afforestation, reforestation and soil carbon sequestration through agroforestry and regenerative agriculture leverage the natural power of ecosystems to store carbon. Unlike traditional methods that rely solely on technology, Nature-based Solution projects harness nature's ability to combat global warming. These initiatives support emission reduction and removal efforts, often in developing countries, by providing financial incentives through carbon credits.
What is the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)?
The VCM is a platform where individuals, corporations and entities can voluntarily participate in activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Participants generate, buy and sell carbon credits outside of mandatory carbon pricing mechanisms.
Governed by private carbon standards, the VCM supports various climate mitigation activities beyond regulated programmes. Driven by corporate commitments, consumer interest and investor demand, the VCM offers flexibility to address climate change, biodiversity protection and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This flexibility has the potential to significantly increase demand for carbon credits.
What are carbon credits?
Each carbon credit represents one metric ton of reduced, avoided or removed CO2 (or equivalent greenhouse gas). They serve as tangible proof of your commitment to sustainability. Once used to offset emissions, a credit becomes retired and is no longer tradeable.
How can we support you?
At Preferred by Nature, we believe carbon project validation and verification are crucial for high-quality carbon credits that contribute to real climate action. We play a critical role in the carbon project process as an independent third-party validator and verifier. With 30 years of experience in sustainability assurance within the land-use sector, we bring a wealth of expertise to Nature-based Solution carbon projects.
We assess project design documents to ensure they adhere to recognised methodologies and deliver promised carbon benefits. We also independently evaluate project implementation and quantify the actual carbon reductions achieved, providing transparency and credibility.
By rigorously validating and verifying Nature-based Solution projects, we ensure their environmental integrity and the legitimacy of generated carbon credits. This fosters trust in the VCM and enables organisations to confidently offset their emissions while supporting projects that truly contribute to mitigating climate change.
Why choose us?
- Exceptional quality service: Validation and verification are mandatory for issuing carbon credits. We provide this service with the highest quality standards.
- Trusted experience: Backed by 30 years of experience in land-use sustainability audits across 100+ countries, we offer a proven track record of excellence.
- Global reach for impact: We operate worldwide, supporting land-use projects that deliver positive environmental and social benefits.
- Transparency and risk management: With a focus on transparency, we stay ahead of industry trends, adjusting our methods to mitigate evolving risks, ensuring your project’s compliance and long-term impact.
- Comprehensive services: Our Climate & Ecosystem Restoration experts offer a variety of services, including verification against Preferred by Nature’s Carbon Footprint Management and Ecosystem Restoration Standards.
Preferred by Nature is an approved Validation and Verification Body (VVB) for Verra, the Gold Standard and Plan Vivo. Explore the sections below to learn more about project types, available services/schemes, and additional options for effective ecosystem restoration and carbon footprint management. We are eager to assist you in your carbon project validation/verification journey.