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
- Increase trust & authority for your carbon offsets
- Differentiate from competitors with clear positioning and co-branding
- Have your company listed in the certification section of the QAS website
- Co-promotion & search marketing through QAS website and other channels
- Very competitive pricing



