Are you backing the right carbon projects? A corporate guide to spotting integrity risks before credits are issued.

Early-stage commitments can be part of a balanced corporate procurement strategy for carbon credits. Companies can use early intervention and commitments as a complement to purchasing high-quality, verified credits. By combining both methods, buyers can create portfolios that balance innovation, reliability and risk management.

Drawing on data from over 1,000 project ratings, this white paper provides a practical approach to identifying quality signals early.

Download the report to discover:

• The 4 levers of quality: Understand how methodology application, safeguards, co-benefits and program rules shape integrity.
• 5 early-stage quality signals: Learn the specific indicators to watch for, from baseline conservatism to evidence-based SDG claims.
• Risk vs. ROI: How to build a procurement strategy that balances early investments with spot market purchases.
• Analyst insights: Real-world examples of how subtle design choices lead to major differences in credit quality.