Who can issue carbon credits?

Q: Who can issue carbon credits?

Carbon credits should only be issued for the purpose of financing low-carbon projects.

Below you will find all the questions about Carbon Credits certification, what you need and need to know, and all the steps to get the certification.

In order to issue carbon credits, the primary objective must be to provide financial support to low-carbon projects that require additional funding to expedite their deployment. This process must be project-based and adhere to the 10 Core Carbon Principles established by the ICVCM.

To sum it up succinctly, carbon credits should only be issued for the purpose of financing low-carbon projects.

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