National Carbon Standard (nCS)

A promise of quality

The national Carbon Standard (nCS) is more than just a protocol; it is the backbone of responsible climate action. It is a comprehensive guide to the generation, management and use of carbon credits that meet the highest levels of quality and trustworthiness.

nCS - Compliance with the relevant standards of the
International Organisation for Standardisation:

What are Carbon Credits?

Put simply, carbon credits represent the right to an actual reduction of one tonne of CO₂ or a CO₂ equivalent.

Why nCS?

Trustworthiness:
Independent reviews and clearly defined processes create confidence in the integrity and effectiveness of the carbon credits files issued in accordance with nCS

Regional & international relevance:
By taking both local and international circumstances and legal frameworks into account, the nCS also ensures locally and not just internationally optimised CO₂ reduction results.

Sustainable future:
The nCS helps to ensure that mitigation processes & potentials are not only certified, but that they also drive sustainable development and environmental protection.

The core pillars of the nCS:

Structured system processes:

From start to finish, the nCS defines in detail how carbon credits are developed, allocated and finally decommissioned. This creates a chain of reliability and traceability.

Meticulous testing and quantification:

Nothing is left to chance. Before a carbon credit sees the light of day, the CO₂ reduction is precisely measured and confirmed by independent auditors. This ensures the authenticity of every saving.

Wissenschaftlich fundierte Methoden:

Verlässlichkeit durch Wissenschaft. Der nCS stützt sich auf anerkannte und fortlaufend überprüfte Methoden, um CO₂-Reduktionen zu berechnen, sicherstellend, dass Wissenschaft und Praxis im Einklang sind.

Ein Register, das Vertrauen schafft:

Die transparente Registrierung aller Carbon Credit-Transaktionen, orientiert am Greenhouse Gas (GHG)-Protokoll, verhindert Doppelerfassungen und garantiert Offenheit.

Transparenter Zuteilungsprozess:

Jeder Schritt der Zuteilung ist durchschaubar und überprüfbar. Ein Commitment zur Wahrhaftigkeit, welches Greenwashing effektiv entgegenwirkt.

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