Partners Levi McAllister and Pamela Wu authored an article for ESG Clarity about factors purchasers of carbon offset should consider when using the tool to achieve their climate and emission-reductions goals.
“However, the fragmented and bilateral nature of the voluntary carbon markets may cause potential purchasers to exercise caution when evaluating carbon offsets. There are concerns that market participants may have with transacting carbon offsets in the voluntary carbon markets, and there are issues to bear in mind when negotiating contracts to purchase them,” they wrote.