GLOBAL CARBON COUNCIL (GCC)

WHY GLOBAL CARBON COUNCIL ?

• GCC registers and certifies only projects that demonstrate real, additional greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions or removals, ensuring environmental integrity and no net harm to society or the environment. Rigorous verification and monitoring processes guarantee that credits issued are results-based and credible.
• Projects certified by GCC must contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring a holistic approach that benefits both climate and communities.
• GCC implements international best practices to prevent double counting, double issuance, and double claiming of mitigation outcomes, maintaining trust in the carbon market.
• GCC develops innovative methodologies, such as for carbon capture and storage (CCS), supporting new mitigation opportunities and aligning with the region’s transition to a low-carbon future.

The Global Carbon Council sets robust standards for climate projects, ensuring that GCC-certified carbon credits represent real, scientifically grounded climate mitigation impacts and tangible contributions to sustainable development. The GCC aims to build a global carbon market that promotes ambitious climate action while supporting sustainable development. It supports a diverse range of projects, including renewable energy, methane avoidance, and more, with a focus on both environmental and social co-benefits.

Projects certified by GCC issues ACCs, each representing one metric ton of GHG emissions reduced, avoided, or removed and recognizes projects that mitigate six key greenhouse gases: CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, HFCs, PFCs, and SF₆. Projects that contribute to SDGs or commit to no net-harm to environment and society can receive additional certification labels, such as the Environmental No-net-harm Label (E+) and Social No-net-harm Label (S+).

GCC operates a voluntary carbon marketplace, enabling corporations and governments to purchase and retire carbon credits to offset their emissions.