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Much of the confusion in carbon neutral standards can be attributed to the number of voluntary carbon standards which are available.

For organizations looking at which carbon offsets to purchase, knowing which standards are robust, credible in permanent is vital in choosing the right carbon offsets and projects to get involved in.

Some of the main standards in the voluntary market include ; The Voluntary Carbon Standard, The Gold Standard and The California Climate Action Registry.

In addition companies can purchase Certified Emission Reductions ( CERs ) which result from mitigated carbon emissions from UNFCCC approved projects for voluntary purposes.

There are various resources available however to help companies navigate the often complex carbon offsetting standards maze.