10 Principles for investing in carbon credits

In response, Playing for the Planet prepared this document with the support from the United Nations Environment Programme to share key principles to guide decisions on carbon credit programme selection, that have been based upon guidance from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).

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While there have been a series of articles challenging the efficacy of some carbon credit programmes, the recommendation is to invest in carbon credits that meet set criteria in order to compensate unabated emissions as part of a net zero 2050 plan.