Green-e® Climate

By. Sangwook Alex Ahn

It is a well-known fact that greenhouse gasses trap heat and make the planet warmer. One of the main reasons for the greenhouse effect is the carbon emission from human activities such as burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.

The primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are

·      Transportation – 27% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions

·      Electricity production – 25% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions

·      Industry – 24% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions

·      Commercial and Residential – 13% of 2020 greenhouse and gas emissions

·      Agriculture – 11% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions

·      Land use and Forestry – 13% of 2020 greenhouse in gas emissions

Green-e® Climate Certified offsets meet the most rigorous standards for quality in the industry. Green-e® Climate is a chain-of-custody certification for carbon offsets that requires project verification by Endorsed Programs (like the American Carbon Registry, the Climate Action Reserve, the Gold Standard, and the Verified Carbon Standard). Through the Green-e® Climate program, CRS takes oversight further by being the only program to monitor how offsets are transacted and advertised in the retail market, protecting both the buyer and the seller.

Utilities, competitive energy suppliers and other retail sellers can develop and certify carbon offset programs with Green-e® Climate:

- Carbon offsets for residential consumers. Offer consumers high-quality carbon offsets to reduce carbon emissions associated with driving, home energy use, and other activities.

- Carbon Offsets for corporate sustainability commitments. Provide corporations with a credible way to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and establish environmental leadership.

- Carbon Offsets for natural gas & fuel use. Sell carbon offsets bundled with natural gas or other fuels as a simple, effective way to offset the greenhouse gas emissions associated with fuel consumption.

- Carbon Offsets for green building standards. Help buildings meet green building certification standards like Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and the International Living Future Institute's Living Building Challenge.