Carbon offsetting involves investing in projects that reduce or capture an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to counterbalance the emissions produced by activities like air travel.
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Transparency can be a challenge in carbon offsetting, as it can be unclear where your money is going and how it contributes to emissions reduction.
Here is a list of reputable carbon offset providers along with their website addresses:
- Gold Standard
Website: https://www.goldstandard.org/ - Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
Website: https://verra.org/ - ClimateCare
Website: https://climatecare.org/ - Carbonfund.org Foundation
Website: https://carbonfund.org/ - Terrapass
Website: https://www.terrapass.com/ - Atmosfair
Website: https://www.atmosfair.de/en/ - Cool Effect
Website: https://www.cooleffect.org/ - MyClimate
Website: https://www.myclimate.org/ - South Pole
Website: https://www.southpole.com/ - Offsetters (A part of Natural Capital Partners)
Website: https://www.naturalcapitalpartners.com/
These organisations adhere to recognized standards and provide transparent information about their carbon offset projects. When considering carbon offsetting, it’s a good practice to explore their websites, learn about their projects, and choose one that aligns with your values and priorities.
