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There are various standards by which the creation and usage of carbon credits are monitored. Currently, there are no binding, worldwide guidelines for creating carbon credits. Standards are set by verification entities and [[carbon offset]] companies. The most popular include: | There are various standards by which the creation and usage of carbon credits are monitored. Currently, there are no binding, worldwide guidelines for creating carbon credits. Standards are set by verification entities and [[carbon offset]] companies. The most popular include: | ||
* Verified Carbon Standard (overseen by a company called Verra) | * Verified Carbon Standard (overseen by a company called Verra) | ||
* [[Gold Standard]] | * [[Gold Standard]] | ||
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* American Carbon Registry (ACR) | * American Carbon Registry (ACR) | ||
* GSS Cert | * GSS Cert | ||
* [[TerGo International Forestry Carbon Standard]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:09, 6 September 2022
There are various standards by which the creation and usage of carbon credits are monitored. Currently, there are no binding, worldwide guidelines for creating carbon credits. Standards are set by verification entities and carbon offset companies. The most popular include:
- Verified Carbon Standard (overseen by a company called Verra)
- Gold Standard
- Climate Action Reserve
- American Carbon Registry (ACR)
- GSS Cert
- TerGo International Forestry Carbon Standard
