An overview of the projects we support

In many jurisdictions (including parts of the EU and UK), purchasing carbon credits for business purposes—specifically to meet sustainability targets or CSR commitments—can be treated as a business expense. However, tax laws regarding voluntary carbon markets are evolving rapidly. We advise consulting with our team or a tax professional regarding your specific jurisdiction.

The terminology is shifting. Under new guidelines (like VCMI and EU Green Claims Directive), companies are advised to move away from claiming "Carbon Neutrality" based solely on offsetting. Instead, the focus is on "Contribution Claims" or "Beyond Value Chain Mitigation," where you fund climate action without necessarily using it to cancel out your own gross emissions in your marketing.

Prices vary drastically based on the project type. While older renewable energy credits can still be found for under €5, high-integrity nature-based solutions typically range between €15 and €30 per ton. Engineered removals like Biochar and DAC command premiums ranging from €100 to over €400 per ton due to their high durability and scarcity.

In 2026, "high quality" is no longer subjective; it is defined by adherence to the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). To be considered high-quality, a credit must demonstrate:

• Additionality: The project would not have happened without the carbon finance.

• Permanence: The CO2 is stored for decades or centuries (low reversal risk).

• Co-benefits: measurable positive impacts on local biodiversity and communities (SDGs).

• Third-Party Ratings: Verification by independent agencies like Sylvera, BeZero, or Calyx is now a standard requirement for premium pricing.

The price gap—roughly $15 (Voluntary) vs. $90+ (Compliance/EU)—exists because the markets serve different purposes. Compliance markets (like the EU ETS) are legally mandatory with a fixed supply cap that forces companies to buy, driving prices up. The Voluntary Market (VCM) has an uncapped supply of project developers, keeping prices lower. However, as the VCM tightens standards in 2026, we expect this gap to narrow slightly for high-quality removal credits that mimic compliance-grade integrity.