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Carbon credits and carbon neutrality
Towards climate neutrality
Carbon Neutrality
What is Carbon Neutrality?
Carbon Neutrality is achieved when an organization balances its greenhouse gas emissions with an equivalente amount of removal or offsetting, resulting in a net-zero impact.
The journey toward Carbon Neutrality is built on three pillars:
- Comprehensive measurement of direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
- Third-party certification to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Strict formal requirements for regulatory compliance and public renders
Carbon Credits
What are Carbon Credits?
A carbon credit represents the certified reduction or removal of one metric ton of CO2 equivalent from the atmosphere, achieved through environmental projects verified by independent third-party organizations.
How do they work?
Offsetting projects generate credits through activities such as:
- Comprehensive measurement of direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
- Third-party certification ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Strict formal requirements for regulatory compliance and public tenders
Regulations and Obligations
Regulations and Obligations: be prepared for the future
- Corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD): mandatory reporting of Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions for thousands of European companies between 2024 and 2028.
- Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM): a carbon tax on imports into the EU Companies that demonstrate reduction or offsetting actions can gain significant advantages.
- Green claims directive: regulates environmental communication, requiring scientific evidence for every claim (including carbon neutrality)
- ESG criteria for access to credit: banks and investors now require climate data and decarbonization strategies.
Don’t wait for it to become mandatory: act now and transform compliance into opportunity.
The comparison
Carbon Neutrality vs Net Zero: what's the difference?
Both are valid, but Net Zero requires a much stronger commitment to emissions reduction. We help you define the goal that best suits your company.
Carbon Neutral
Balances total emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) with offsets. A goal achievable in the short-to-medium term.
Net Zero
Reduces emissions to the absolute minimum (90%+) and offsets only unavoidable residual emissions. The most ambitious standard, with a 2030-2050 time horizon
The comparison
Voluntary market vs. Compliance markets
Which to choose? Most companies operate in the voluntary market to achieve carbon neutrality. We guide you in selecting the market and the credits that best align with your goals.
VCM - Voluntary Carbon Market
Companies and individuals purchase credits by choice, rather than for regulatory obligation. Projects are certified by standards such as Gold Standard, VCS (Verra) and Plan Vivo.
Compliance Market (EU ETS, UK ETS)
Regulated companies are required by law to purchase emission allowances. Voluntary credits are not valid for these mandatory obligations.
Emissions Reduction
Emissions Reduction Strategy
We support you in defining a concrete and measurable plan to reduce emissions:
- Analysis of reduction opportunities by emission category
- Setting Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
- Intervention roadmap with cost-benefit analysis
- Action plan with KPIs and timelines
- Support in implementing reduction measures
- Periodic monitoring and reporting of progress
Carbon credit selection and procurement
Carbon Credit selection and procurement
Not all carbon credits are created equal. We guide you in choosing high-quality credits that align with your values and objectives. Quality criteria we verify:
- Additionality: the project would not have existed without carbon credit financing
- Verifiability: certification by recognized third-party bodies (Gold Standard, VCS, Plan Vivo)
- Permanence: emissions reductions are durable and long-lasting
- No double counting: each credit is unique and cannot be sold more than once
- Co-benefits: positive social and environmental beyond CO2 reduction
THE ADVANTAGES
Tangible competitive advantages
Why aim for Carbon Neutrality?
To meet market expectations
- B2B and B2C clients: there is a growing demand for carbon-neutral suppliers. Public tenders now include climate criteria and consumers are increasinglt choosing responsible brands.
- Investors and banks: they assess climate risks and reward companies with credible decarbonization strategies (ESG investing).
- Increasingly stringent regulations: new laws require mandatory emissions reporting (CSRD, CBAM) and provide advantages to those who take early action.
FAQ
Can i offset only a portion of my emissions?
Yes, you can choose to offset only specific categories (e.g. business travel only) or specific products. However, achieving Carbon Neutral certification requires the total offsetting of the defined scope.
How do I choose the right offsetting projects?
It depends on your corporate values, desired co-benefits (social, biodiversity), geography (local vs. international) and budget. We guide you in selecting the options most consistent with your brand identity.
Is offsetting enough or do I need to reduce?
Reduction must always be the priority. Offsetting is the tool used to balance the emissions you cannot eliminate. Certification standards require a credible commitment to reduction.
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