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How we deliver voluntary carbon market transparency

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Immediate market access

Access a derisked portfolio of all project types, standards, and geographies to find and champion projects that are closely aligned with your climate and corporate ambitions.

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Due diligence

All projects undergo a rigorous due diligence process featuring proprietary carbon project quality assessment tools and geospatial analysis.

Your purchase supports genuine impact on the ground.

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Market knowledge

Work with an experienced and trusted team of VCM experts who operate across the global market, manage highly complex projects, and navigate opaque regulatory requirements.

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Connect, collaborate, care

Access nature-based projects managed and nurtured by CFP Energy.

Choose from our extensive range of vetted global partners.

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Price risk management

Protect your investments against volatility and secure known costs through futures and forwards contracts.

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Long-term arrangements

Become the sole off-taker of credits generated by green projects managed and owned by CFP Energy itself.

Voluntary carbon & insights

The EU Commission publishes 2040 EU climate target proposal

Emissions Carbon EU ETS

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UK ETS 2024 Verified Emissions

Emissions Carbon EU ETS Aviation

On Wednesday 12th June, the UK government released the UK ETS verified emissions data for the 2024 complia…

EU–UK ETS Linkage Discussions Made Official

In late January, the Financial Times raised the possibility of ETS linkage being established during Brexit…

A carbon offset works by compensating for emissions produced by funding projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases elsewhere. These projects include reforestation, renewable energy, methane capture, and carbon sequestration. One carbon offset typically equals one tonne of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e). Businesses or individuals buy offsets to neutralise their carbon footprint, often as part of a net zero strategy or corporate climate commitment in the voluntary carbon market.

The voluntary carbon market is where companies, organisations, and individuals buy carbon credits to offset emissions outside of legal obligations. Unlike compliance schemes, this market is driven by corporate climate goals, ESG strategies, and consumer demand for carbon neutrality. Credits in this market fund verified projects such as reforestation, renewable energy, or community-based carbon reduction initiatives. Major standards include Verra and Gold Standard, which ensure credibility and a measurable climate impact.

The cost of a carbon credit varies widely based on the market, project type, and certification. In the voluntary carbon market, prices range from £5 to £30 per tonne of CO₂e, while compliance market credits (e.g., EU ETS, UK ETS) can exceed £50 per tonne due to regulatory demand. Factors like project quality, co-benefits, and location influence price. As climate policies tighten, carbon credit prices are expected to rise.

To choose a good carbon project to invest in, it's important to ensure it is verified by a reputable standard such as Verra, Gold Standard, or Plan Vivo. Look for projects that demonstrate clear, measurable emission reductions, with transparent reporting and third-party validation. A high-quality project should prove additionality—meaning the carbon savings wouldn’t have occurred without the project—and offer long-term climate benefits. Projects with strong co-benefits, such as biodiversity protection or community development, can offer greater environmental and social impact. It’s also wise to assess the track record of the project developer to ensure credibility, accountability, and proper governance. A carefully chosen carbon project supports real climate action and enhances your ESG and net-zero commitments.

A carbon project is an initiative designed to reduce, avoid, or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. These projects generate carbon credits by delivering measurable and verifiable climate benefits. Common types include reforestation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage. Each project follows a recognised standard such as Verra, Gold Standard, or Plan Vivo, ensuring the project’s environmental integrity, transparency, and carbon credit certification.