Getting started with carbon credits
Carbon credits explained
Carbon credits are certificates that represent the reduction or removal of greenhouse gases through targeted projects.
Here’s how they work: Companies can fund projects that reduce emissions by buying carbon credits. For every ton of CO₂ those projects prevent or remove from the atmosphere, they earn a carbon credit. One carbon credit represents one ton of CO₂ or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases
These credits are then bought and sold on carbon markets. Companies or individuals who can’t meet their emission reduction goals can buy these credits to balance out their emissions.
How buying carbon credits benefit your business and the world?
Through partnership with organisations like ours, your business can access Gold Standard certified carbon projects across Asia. By taking responsibility for your business’ environmental impact, you can demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, and secure its reputation as a socially responsible company.
All of our projects offer both environmental and social benefits and positively affect livelihoods and offer lasting benefits to local communities. Some of the projects that we are proud of include the national biogas programme of Cambodia that produced 200k tonnes of organic fertilisers and saved 600k tonnes of CO2, as well as the improved cookstoves project in Laos that resulted in 1.7m usd in annual fuel savings.
Why do carbon credits values differ?
Like products in any market, carbon credits are subject to price fluctuations driven by supply and demand, with the markets constantly shifting.
The carbon market can be quite intricate, involving numerous stakeholders—especially when there’s limited transparency due to varying standards, market volatility and limited reporting. And that’s why it’s crucial to work with an expert partner to help you navigate these complexities, so you can find projects that match your sustainability goals, and drive real impact.
Project type
Credits from emission-reducing projects tend to hold more value than those that only avoid emissions.
Verification & quality
Projects of higher quality typically demand a higher price, especially those verified by reputable organisations.
Running costs
For many high quality projects, carbon credits are the reason why they exist in the first place—carbon credits help fund everything, from research to on–the-ground operations.
Market landscape
The carbon credit market is shaped by various factors including government policies and economic factors. For example, stricter regulations may lead to greater demands, and that can push prices up.
Nexus, the right partner for your sustainability goals
We are an international non-profit organisation whose work is centred around supporting sustainability initiatives in clean energy, water access, waste management and regenerative agriculture. We typically work with partners who are at the forefront of these impactful initiatives—and they may include projects such as solar pumps for smallholder farmers and clean water for rural communities.
Up until now, we have backed over 42 projects, benefitting over 8 million people, and reducing 5 million tCO2e emissions.
As one of the top-ranked carbon offset providers in Asia with over 15 years of experience, we can empower you to make informed decisions and maximise the effectiveness of your sustainability initiatives when buying carbon credits. All by helping you navigate the complexities of the market with our technical expertise, ensuring you understand the impact of each project.