The QAS for Carbon Offset Providers

The Quality Assurance Standard was launched in the summer of 2012 to create an independently audited, easily recognised, global quality standard for world’s highest integrity carbon offsets.

The World's Most Comprehensive Audit System for Carbon Offsetting

The QAS audits carbon offsets against at least 40 criteria, making it the most comprehensive standard in the world for carbon offsetting. Included are emissions factors, calculation methodologies, project methodologies, registry retirement, radiative forcing index, environmental claims guidance, pricing and other transparency requirements. Audits are carried out by Ricardo Energy & Environment, a widely respected environmental consultancy.

Pricing for QAS Certification is competitive and offsets which successfully pass audit carry certification for 12 months.  

If you already provide high quality carbon offsets you will find the audit relatively straightforwards.

You can find more detail here and if you’d like to discuss further, please contact us to arrange a call back.

Benefits of QAS Certification for Carbon Offset Providers

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