Tips for purchasing carbon offsets

As concern about the impact of climate change grows, a range of products is emerging to offset greenhouse gas emissions. EPA has used its experience in navigating this market to develop guidance for businesses purchasing carbon offsets.

The carbon offsets section of EPA's website answers 'frequently asked questions', links to other important resources on offsets - such as offset standards - and suggests issues to consider when investigating individual offset products.

Ideas discussed include: why offsets have become such a hot commodity; where they fit within a carbon management strategy; and the difference between regulatory and voluntary carbon offset markets. As the field of carbon offsets is constantly evolving, EPA welcomes feedback to assist in keeping the information accurate, up to date and relevant for businesses wishing to purchase offsets. So if you are planing a carbon neutral strategy, or simply interested in how offsets work, visit the carbon offsets section of EPA's website.