Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets, measure the reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions. One carbon credit represents one metric tonne of CO₂ (or its equivalent) that has been removed or avoided.
Carbon credits are generated through projects that:
Reduce emissions:
Examples include renewable energy, energy efficiency, or improved land management.
Remove emissions:
Projects such as reforestation, ecosystem restoration, or biochar production.
These credits are bought and sold in carbon markets, allowing companies and individuals to offset their emissions. Once a credit is used, it becomes an offset and is retired to prevent double counting.
Why produce carbon credits?
For many organisations, achieving net zero emissions can be challenging due to unavoidable emissions. Carbon credits provide an economic and practical solution by allowing companies to compensate for these emissions.
By purchasing credits from carbon negative projects that remove more carbon than they produce, organisations can balance their carbon footprint while contributing to meaningful climate action.
How are they created?
Carbon credits are generated through projects that reduce, remove or avoid greenhouse gas emissions, such as reforestation, renewable energy or biochar production. To ensure credibility, projects adhere to strict methodologies and are verified by independent third parties. Each credit represents a certified metric tonne of CO₂ removed or avoided.
Verified credits are then issued, sold, and retired once used, ensuring they cannot be traded again. This system incentivises climate action by funding projects that drive emissions reductions and support global sustainability goals.
What is Dark Earth Carbon’s method to create them?
Dark Earth Carbon produces high-quality biochar through pyrolysis, a process that heats agricultural waste in a low-oxygen environment. This stabilises the carbon, preventing it from re-entering the atmosphere as CO₂.
The biochar is then incorporated into soils, where it locks carbon away for hundreds to thousands of years, improving soil health and resilience. Our process is rigorously monitored and verified by independent third parties to ensure accuracy and compliance with international standards.
Each verified metric tonne of CO₂ removed generates a carbon credit, which can be sold to organisations seeking to offset their emissions while supporting sustainable, climate positive solutions.
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We generate high-quality carbon credits by converting agricultural waste into biochar, a process that supports both environmental and social goals. Our carbon credits are certified by globally recognised organisations.
Contact us to learn how offsetting emissions through our verified credits can align with your or your clients’ sustainability goals and create positive impact.