Turnkey Carbon Credit Services

  • Project Design Documents

    UN 14064 compliant Project Design Documents are comprehensive plans outlining greenhouse gas mitigation projects in accordance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) guidelines for measuring, reporting and verifying emissions reductions.

  • 40 Year MRV Services

    Carbon credit MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) services involve the measurement, tracking, and validation of greenhouse gas emissions reductions or removals associated with projects, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating the issuance of carbon credits.

  • Transaction Management

    ISB guides project stakeholders and end users through the carbon credit transaction stage, which involves the transfer or retirement of carbon credits, either through sale to offset emissions or permanent removal (by a GHG emitter) from circulation to demonstrate emission reductions.

  • Compliance

    ISB works with project stakeholders through all stages of a carbon credit life cycle to ensure compliance with UN14064 and any standards (ie. VERRA), methodologies and protocols from the project design stage until the 40 year minimum project retirement.

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  • Project Design Documents (PDDs) in a carbon credit program serve as detailed blueprints outlining the scope, methodology, and anticipated outcomes of greenhouse gas mitigation projects, adhering to specific standards such as the UNFCCC guidelines. They typically entail a comprehensive description of the project's objectives, methodologies for quantifying emissions reductions or removals, baseline emissions scenarios, additionality assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) procedures to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. PDDs play a critical role in facilitating the assessment, approval, and implementation of carbon offset projects, guiding stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies in understanding the project's potential environmental benefits and contributions to climate change mitigation.

  • MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) in a carbon credit program involves the systematic tracking, measurement, and validation of greenhouse gas emissions reductions or removals attributed to a specific project. It typically entails establishing robust monitoring protocols to quantify baseline emissions, implementing data collection mechanisms to track project activities and outcomes, and engaging independent third-party verifiers to assess the accuracy and reliability of reported emissions reductions, ensuring compliance with established standards and guidelines such as those outlined by the UNFCCC. MRV procedures are essential for maintaining transparency, credibility, and integrity within carbon credit markets, providing assurance to investors, regulators, and other stakeholders regarding the environmental impact and effectiveness of emission reduction initiatives.

  • Transactions refer to financial exchanges involving the purchase, sale or retirement of carbon credits. These transactions typically occur between entities seeking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions and projects that generate carbon credits through emission reduction or removal activities.

    The process involves the transfer of carbon credits from the seller to the buyer, either through direct purchase or retirement, with the retirement indicating permanent removal from circulation to demonstrate emissions reductions.

    These transactions play a crucial role in carbon markets by incentivizing emission reduction activities and providing financial support to sustainable development projects. Like all other aspects of ISB planting programs, turnkey transaction services are provided to customers to ensure optimal results.

  • UNFCCC's standard UN14064 is a set of guidelines for quantifying, monitoring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emissions, providing a framework for organizations to assess their carbon footprints and implement mitigation strategies. VERRA, formerly known as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), is a leading standard-setting organization that develops and manages standards for carbon offset projects, ensuring their credibility, transparency, and environmental integrity through rigorous validation, verification, and certification processes, thus facilitating the issuance and trading of high-quality carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market.

    ISB works with project stakeholders to ensure that compliance is maintained with these (or other) typical selected standards.

Regulatory Compliance

Listed to the right is the complete list of up to 5 UN 14064 compliant carbon credit certifications and standards met, using 25 globally recognized methodologies, provided through 41 services executed over 40 years by ISB.

  • UN ISO 14064

    CCBA Standards

    VERRA

    Gold Standard

    Puro Standard

  • Additionality Assessment

    AAR Leakage Tool

    VCS - AAR Methodology

    Carbon Offset Guide

    Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Alliance Standards

    United Nations (UN) ISO 14064 Standard(s)

    VCS Issuance Representation Multiple Representers

    VCS Joint Project Description Monitoring Report

    VCS Joint Validation and Verification

    VCS Loss Event Report Template

    VCS Loss Event Representation

    VCS Monitoring Report Template

    VCS Non-Permanence Risk Report Template Short Form

    VCS Non-Permanence Risk Report Template

    VCS Project Description Template

    VCS Registration Representation Single Representer

    VCS Validation Report Template

    VCS Validation Representation

    VCS Verification Report Template

    VCS Verification Representation

    VCU Conversion Deed of Representation

    Verra Biochar Methodology

    Coordinated and led nationwide trainings for the medical salesforce.

    Collaborated with KOLs to create and validate educational materials for sales representatives and medical professionals.

    VM0034 Canadian Forest

  • Project Design Documents

    40 Year MRV Services

    Transaction Management

    Compliance

  • UN14064 and VERRA registered tree planting projects validate biodiversity and socioeconomic impact studies through rigorous assessment methodologies integrated into project design, implementation, and monitoring phases. These assessments typically involve comprehensive baseline studies to identify key biodiversity indicators, such as species diversity and habitat quality, as well as social and economic parameters, including livelihood improvements and community engagement.

    Verification processes conducted by independent auditors ensure that project activities adhere to established standards, accurately quantify project benefits, and provide transparent reporting of biodiversity and socioeconomic impacts, thereby enhancing the credibility and integrity of registered tree planting initiatives.

    ISB works with projects owners and stakeholders to ensure these factors, along with local land usage agreements, are compliant with local laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are carbon credits? Carbon credits are certificates representing the reduction or removal of one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. They are used as a tool to offset emissions by allowing organizations and individuals to invest in environmental projects that reduce greenhouse gases, compensating for their own carbon footprints.

Why should businesses and individuals buy carbon credits? Purchasing carbon credits helps offset the carbon footprint of businesses and individuals, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. It supports sustainable projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and can enhance corporate social responsibility, improve brand image, and meet regulatory or voluntary sustainability goals.

What types of projects generate carbon credits? Projects that generate carbon credits include renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro), energy efficiency improvements, reforestation and afforestation, methane capture from landfills, and sustainable agricultural practices. Each project must demonstrate measurable, additional, and permanent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to qualify for credits.

How can I ensure the carbon credits I purchase are legitimate and effective? To ensure legitimacy and effectiveness, purchase carbon credits from reputable standards and registries such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or Gold Standard. These entities have stringent verification and certification processes, ensuring that the credits represent genuine and permanent emission reductions.

Can carbon credits be traded or sold after purchase? Yes, carbon credits can be traded or sold after purchase, depending on the market regulations and the type of credit. They are treated as financial instruments and can be bought, sold, or retired (used to offset emissions). Trading allows flexibility for businesses to manage their carbon footprint and meet regulatory or voluntary targets.

How do carbon credits work? Carbon credits work by setting a cap on emissions and allowing entities to purchase credits if they exceed their limits. Each credit equates to one ton of CO2 reduced or removed from the atmosphere. Projects like reforestation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency generate credits. By buying these, emitters support these projects, balancing out their emissions.

How are carbon credits calculated and verified? Carbon credits are calculated based on the amount of CO2 reduced or removed by a project. Independent third-party organizations verify these calculations to ensure accuracy and credibility. Verification involves assessments, including baseline measurements, ongoing monitoring, and periodic audits to confirm the actual emissions reductions achieved.

What is the difference between voluntary and compliance carbon markets? The voluntary carbon market allows businesses to purchase carbon credits on a voluntary basis to offset their emissions. The compliance market, on the other hand, is regulated by government mandates or international agreements, requiring certain industries to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits to meet legal limits.

What impact do carbon credits have on reducing GHG emissions? By funding projects that directly lower or capture CO2 emissions. By providing a financial incentive for emission reduction activities, carbon credits promote the development and implementation of sustainable practices and technologies, contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts.

How do carbon credits contribute to corporate sustainability goals? Credits help corporations meet their sustainability goals by providing a way to offset emissions that are difficult to eliminate. They enable companies to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, support environmental projects, and enhance their sustainability reporting.

What is the difference between a nature-based credit and a VERRA VCS ARR credit? Nature-based credits are generated from projects that utilize natural processes to reduce greenhouse gases, such as reforestation, afforestation, and soil carbon sequestration. VERRA VCS ARR credits are a specific type of nature-based credit certified by the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) under the Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) category. These credits are rigorously verified to ensure they meet stringent standards for additionality, permanence, and measurable impact. While all VERRA VCS ARR credits are nature-based, not all nature-based credits are certified under the VCS ARR methodology.