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June 16, 2022

How can companies ensure they buy the right carbon credits?

Which offsets should companies buy — and where should they source them?


Freya Pratty

4 min read

More and more companies are looking to purchase carbon offsets to compensate for their emissions. But which offsets should companies buy — and where should they source them? We asked Marion Verles, CEO of Sustaincert, which issues certifications for offsets sold on voluntary carbon markets.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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