Over the last few years, carbon projects have seen their share of media headlines. The majority of these news articles have highlighted projects that failed to meet the promises they claimed. Frankly, these articles were not a surprise. When assessing carbon projects, we see some that make a real, meaningful impact, but we also review many that provide fodder for such headlines. 

As a carbon credit ratings platform, it is our job to reliably assess carbon project quality and communicate these findings to our subscribers. Our research and information help carbon credit buyers make choices that deliver on their climate goals while protecting their reputation. This is a responsibility we take seriously. The question becomes, how did we fare in identifying the issues that news outlets like Bloomberg, the Guardian and others have called out?