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How it works

When a client wants to offset their unavoidable emissions through us we purchase EU "pollution permits" called EU Allowances (or EUAs) from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and permanently remove them from the system so that they can't be used.

This means that the heavily polluting industries that need them are required to reduce their emissions instead of buying permits and continuing to pollute.

It forces investment in low-carbon technology, creating long-term change and preventing emissions before they happen.

Our approach is very different to the alternative method of buying credits generated by developing-county projects, such as forestry or renewable energy projects.

Watch our 1 minute video which explains our unique approach to offsetting or read about why we think we offer the most effective way to offset.


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What people say

  • "This might just be the world's first truly ethical offseting scheme."

    John Grant, Author of The Green Marketing Manifesto

  • "I have never been a fan of carbon offsetting but Carbon Retirement is different"

    Richard Ellis, Group Head of CSR Alliance Boots

  • "I have long thought European Allowances were the best alternative to offsets"

    Joseph Romm, Former environment advisor to Bill Clinton

  • "Carbon Retirement is an innovative idea that has clear differentiation in the market"

    Jo Hill, Unltd.

  • “We benefit from Carbon Retirement's innovative and responsible approach to carbon offsetting.”

    Adam Black, Head of Sustainability Doughty Hanson

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