Opportunities for Blockchain in the Carbon Market

The carbon market has been grappling with concerns regarding transparency and accountability, largely because it can be challenging to ascertain the authenticity and standard of carbon credits. The global endeavor to decrease emissions and tackle climate change has resulted in the emergence of novel technologies and solutions — blockchain being one of the technologies garnering …

What is Carbon Offset & How is it Different From Carbon Credit?

The terms carbon offset and carbon offset credit (or simply carbon credit) are often used interchangeably, though technically they can mean slightly different things. A carbon offset broadly refers to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – or an increase in carbon storage via land restoration, forest conservation or sustainable agriculture. A carbon offset is used to compensate for …