High-Integrity Carbon Credits: A Global Due Diligence Framework for Developers and Corporate Buyers
Corporations in London, Wall Street investment funds in New York, and industrial firms in Lagos face the same challenge when purchasing carbon offsets. Voluntary carbon market due diligence now determ
High-Integrity Carbon Credits: A Global Due Diligence Framework for Developers and Corporate Buyers
Corporations in London, Wall Street investment funds in New York, and industrial firms in Lagos face the same challenge when purchasing carbon offsets. Voluntary carbon market due diligence now determines whether an offset purchase protects balance sheets or exposes an organization to regulatory enforcement and public litigation. Between 2022 and 2025, over 30 percent of legacy forestry credits traded on global registries failed basic additionality audits conducted by independent rating agencies.
Buying low-quality carbon credits creates direct financial
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Written by Elkanah Oluyori
Executive Director, Clement Isong Foundation Β· Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Elkanah leads Clement Isong Foundation with 16+ years of experience in green economy development, climate justice, and civic technology in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. He is the founder of GreenAccelerators, Nigeria's first green economy opportunity portal.
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