FAQs
We will be constantly developing this resource on our website, and will be pleased to address in this area questions which are raised about the e)mission service or carbon neutralisation in general.
e)mission will specifically avoid forestry projects, as offsets generated from forestry suffer from a number of flaws and may not lead to real atmospheric greenhouse gas reductions:
We regularly review the scientific consensus on issues directly affecting our projects. For more information go to Our Projects.
We supply both certified emission reductions under the Kyoto Protocol (CERs) and verified emission reductions (VERs), from our own managed projects and through our extensive network in the market. We can supply CERs if you wish to purchase a high volume of emission reductions.
We provide emission reductions for all sizes of business. We have experience in running a wide range of carbon management programmes. Take a look at our clients list to find out more.
To be successful in business it is vital to be aware of the emergence of big issues and how to manage these within your business strategy. Today the world is waking up to climate change and the importance of cutting CO2 emissions. There is increasing pressure to show that your company is switched on to the issue, from a wide variety of stakeholders; from investors and customers to your own employees.
Companies are being challenged to take responsibility for their impact on the climate today and understand how business will work in the low carbon world of tomorrow. We can help you manage carbon in your company.
Our projects follow the same robust process of design, monitoring and independent verification as set down by the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism. They also meet a recognised international standard for emission reductions.
We are developing projects to comply with the CDM, Gold Standard VER, Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS).
We use the Gold Standard VER wherever possible. Crucially, Gold Standard VER projects take time to develop. Currently very few projects have yet reached Gold Standard registration stage. The Gold Standard website provides useful further information on its standards.
All projects are backed by a Project Design Document (PDD) which sets out the project boundary, baseline, purpose, benefits, and projected savings. Verification of the projects’ goals is undertaken by the accrediting body.
We operate the e)mission Carbon Registry. This is a register organised on the basis of each offset project and the tonnes of CO2 saving that it generates. Each client is allocated the appropriate tonnage in the register [....]
If you are looking to claim carbon neutrality please note that you should ensure your carbon footprint has been calculated according to WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol and/or ISO 14064-1.
Yes, we have the flexibility to evolve with the market without compromising our standards and values. We have a long-term strategy for a programmatic approach to emission reductions, developing international strategic partnerships at a government level with the aim of providing systematic, country-wide programmes for low emission, sustainable development.
If you require a high volume of emission reductions we will use our expertise and global reach to source projects to suit your requirements and scale.
Making reductions through a portfolio, rather than a single project, enables us to effectively manage risk of delivery. We reduce emissions for most companies using our General Portfolio of projects. The portfolio also provides a range of engaging stories you can use for your customers. However we are very happy to build bespoke project portfolios if you wish to purchase a high volume of emission reductions. Please contact us for more information.
In order to be considered as a bona fide offset, a project must only have gone ahead because of the funding provided by the sale of carbon credits. If the project is viable in its own right, say through the sale of electricity, then it cannot be used as an offset project as it would have been built regardless of your investment. So Additionality means the concept that the project is additional to the “business as usual” scenario; it has only happened because of carbon funding.
Our projects are externally audited by a range of third party accreditation bodies. In addition, all e)mission projects are accredited by either the Gold Standard VER, the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), pre-CDM or the Social Carbon Standard.
Our offsets are predominantly from the voluntary market. However we also offer our clients the opportunity to offset via CERs (Certified Emission Reductions). Almost without exception, our commercial clients are not interested in CER projects. This is because of recognition that CER/EUA generating projects do not generate the range of co-benefits that typically accrue from voluntary offset projects.
Renewable energy is energy that comes from an unlimited power source, such as wind and solar. Renewable energy is also clean energy, which means negligible greenhouse gases are released in the production of electricity from renewable energy compared with fossil fuels.
It’s great that you are already buying renewable energy for your home or business and making a contribution to the solution for global warming. e)mission can help you to offset the greenhouse gas emissions from driving your car, from air travel, or from an event...
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