Everyone can say they are offsetting their carbon footprint and get financial support for it, which is good. But here’s another side of the story – uncertified carbon credits cannot ensure that the offset project has actually reduced carbon emissions. In other words, the carbon credits that companies use to claim emission reductions must go through a recognized carbon credit certification process. But the question is – who certifies carbon credits? Do you know the most well-known companies or standards that certify carbon credits, plus the processes covered in this article.

Who certifies carbon credits?

Only accredited organizations can certify carbon credits, and both types of carbon markets – compliance and voluntary – have their own standards that they must adhere to. These standards are backed by independent verification bodies to ensure that carbon reduction projects adhere to their strict rules for offsetting. With so many different carbon credit certification companies and their protocols, it can be quite confusing, and you might be wondering why there isn’t just one global standard. We hope so, but since that’s not the case yet, here are some names you should be familiar with. Let’s break it down by market type, starting with the voluntary carbon market (VCM). (Carboncredits.com)