How can I buy carbon offsets?
Human activity creates approximately 38 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year. Governments worldwide have imposed regulations limiting the amount of emissions by industry. This has led to a global market in carbon offsets, and managing these emissions has become one of the fastest-growing specialties in financial services. The market now is worth about $30 billion annually, but that could grow to $1 trillion within a decade. Many major financial institutions predict that carbon offset trading could become the world’s biggest commodity market.
Now there are carbon offset providers all over the world. Unless you’re an expert, shopping for offsets can be confusing. It can be difficult to tell how much pollution is really being reduced or removed, or how much you should be paying.
It’s important to look for an offsetting service that is verified, so you know that the money you spend is really being applied to renewable energy and reforestation projects. Credible, high-quality offsets typically cost from $4 to $8 per metric ton.
If you are interested in buying carbon offsets, please provide us with your contact information, and we will be glad to help you find a verified carbon offset investment.
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