CCF – The use of carbon credits to offset unavoidable emissions at the corporate level
The use of carbon credits at the corporate level is a key component in offsetting unavoidable emissions and ensuring long-term climate neutrality. This strategy requires a precise and validated approach to achieve a qualitative and credible end result. The main aspects are summarized below:
Process-oriented validation and quality assurance
- The basis for a successful offset is a company's inventory of all greenhouse gas emissions. This includes a systematic analysis of all sources of emissions, calculating the carbon footprint and defining specific reduction targets.
- A validated and standardized process guarantees that emissions are calculated realistically and that the carbon credits used are applied effectively and credibly.
High-quality carbon credits as a basis
- The use of internationally recognized and verified carbon credits (ISO 14046) ensures that the CO2 reductions that have been used have actually taken place in the long term and in a measurable way, and that they continue to do so.
- A validated and standardized process guarantees that emissions are calculated realistically and that the carbon credits used are applied effectively and credibly.
Offsetting unavoidable emissions
- Although the priority is on avoiding and reducing emissions, it is often unavoidable to have some residual emissions. These can be offset by investing in high-quality carbon credits, such as those from renewable energies or domestic forest areas.
Long-term security of supply
- To ensure that a product is climate-neutral in the long term, sufficient quantities of consistently high-quality certificates must be available. Companies should therefore plan for the long term to cushion the impact of possible market bottlenecks and price fluctuations.
Contribution to global climate goals
- Carbon credits finance CO₂ reductions and their maintenance, which generate social and ecological co-benefits. In doing so, companies make an important contribution to global climate goals.
Integration into corporate strategy
- The offsetting of emissions should be integrated into a holistic climate strategy. Regular reviews, progress reports and adjustments to changing conditions are crucial.
Trust and transparency
- Companies should communicate transparently about their climate protection measures and the use of carbon credits. This strengthens the trust of investors, customers and other stakeholders.
Promotion of climate neutrality
- The use of carbon credits enables companies to be officially recognized as carbon neutral. This is not only an important step towards sustainability, but also a competitive advantage and a benefit for brand communication.
By combining a validated and process-oriented approach with the use of high-quality carbon credits and ensuring long-term supply, companies can ensure that they achieve their climate targets and implement their climate neutrality credibly and sustainably.
Our presence
Argentum Viridis, based in Luxembourg, is the central player of the Viridis Group and is active in global carbon credits trading. Together with Viridis Group partner Silva Viridis in Germany, an ISO 9001 certified company (TÜV Saarland), we manage the international orientation of the group. From our strategic locations in Europe, we operate globally with the Viridis Group and are available to our customers worldwide.
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