Green Initiative Certified Clients
These Organizations are managing their Carbon Footprint with Green Initiative and have Pledged their Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
You will find below a non exhaustive list of Green Initiative certified clients.
These organizations have gone through a strict process to be granted one of our certifications:
Carbon Positive, Carbon Neutral or Climate Measured.
Climate Positive – This certificate means that the organization’s climate action has gone beyond carbon neutrality, creating an overall benefit for the climate and nature by enhancing the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and contributing to nature-positive action.
Carbon Neutral – This certificate shows commitment to climate action based on our carbon neutrality standard. It has been used by companies, products, and events around the world that have achieved carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060:2014 (2014-2024) or ISO 14068-1:2023 (2024-onwards).
Carbon Measured – This certificate endorses the quality of an organization’s carbon footprint. Our approach supports consistency and transparency and is aligned with ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
Transparency & Consistency
Based on the United Nations Climate Change standards and procedures,
our clients are assigned a level in each of the three steps (Measure, Reduce, Contribute).
To be as transparent as possible with the general public, a badge is tailored specifically to the reported year’s levels.
Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
Measure | Self-declared GHG inventory | Third-party verified GHG inventory, with incomplete scope 3 | Third-party verified GHG Inventory, including full scope 3 |
Reduce | Target established, with incomplete or no reduction plan | Net Zero by 2050 or earlier & reduction plan with intermediate targets | As Silver, with at least 5% reduction year-on-year |
Contribute | Partial contribution | Full contribution with partial scope 3 | Full scope 3, full contribution |
These Organizations are Mitigating their Carbon Footprint and have Pledged their Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Certified Client | Joined | Certification Year(s) | Certification Expires | Type of Certification | CO₂eq Acumulated Reduction | Accumulated Carbon Offset | Offset Project | ID Compensation Tracking | Standard | Report Access |
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a. Hartrodt | 2024 | 2023 | N/A | Carbon Neutral | N/A | N/A | Carbon Avoidance by Wind Energy | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Green Initiative Certified Clients | Joined | ID Compensation Tracking | Total Carbon Offset | Reported year Achievement | Green Initiative Certification expires by | Measure | Reduce | Contribute |
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Machu Picchu | 2021 |
110335255-110335382 794970426-794970456 435619038-435619437 773386523-773386774 794970043-794970425 794969229-794970042 700945374-700945520 |
2,155 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. June 2025 |
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Grande Hotel Sesc Itaparica | 2024 | IN-3238-307734350 - 07734588 | 239 | 2023 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. July 2025 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Senac BA (Restaurante-Escola Pelourinho) | 2024 | IN-3238-307734171 - 307734225 | 55 | 2023 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. July 2025 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Senac BA (Restaurante-Escola Casa do Comércio) | 2022 | IN-3238-307733590 - 307734170 | 47 | 2023 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. July 2025 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
NFCS - National Fisherman Cooperative Society | 2024 | N/A | N/A | 2023 |
Carbon Measured 1st. July 2025 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hotel Punta Sal | 2023 | IN-5-3150-39253-2-2-0-9430 / IN-5-3150-39626-2-2-0-9430 | 374 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. February 2025 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Clínica Veterinaria Pancho Cavero | 2020 | IN-5-3150-39627-2-2-0-9430 / N-5-3150-39676-2-2-0-9430 | 50 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. February 2025 |
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Origem Motos | 2023 | 15531-699773745-699773817-VCS-VCU-263-VER-PE-14-868-01012018-31122018-0 | 73 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. October 2024 |
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Casanova Residences | 2023 | IN-5-3150-37781-37791-2-2-0-9430 | 11 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. September 2024 |
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Estância Mimosa Ecoturismo | 2023 | IN-5-3150 37690-37772-2-2-0-9430 | 83 | 2022 |
Climate Positive 1st. September 2024 |
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Grupo Ocho Sur | 2023 | N/A | N/A | 2022 |
Carbon Measured 1st. June 2024 |
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Milagros una Osa Extraordinaria animated film | 2022 | IN-5-3150-37363-37380-2-2-0-9430 | 18 | 2021-2022 |
Climate Positive 1st. May 2024 |
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Social Solutions International | 2022 | IN-5-3150-36734-37362-2-2-0-9430 | 629 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. April 2024 |
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Santa Natura | 2021 | IN-5-3150-37381-37517-2-2-0-9430 | 173 | 2022 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. May 2024 |
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AJE Group | 2021 | IN-5-225-724191-725785-1-1-0-1642 | 1,594.13 | 2021 |
Carbon Measured 1st. October 2023 |
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Bio Amayu - AJE Group | 2022 | IN-5-225-724191-725785-1-1-0-1642 | 1,594.13 | N/A |
Climate Positive 1st. October 2023 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
LimaTours | 2016 | IN-5-225-726981-727013-1-1-0-1642 | 33 | 2019 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2024 |
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ASCART | 2022 | IN-5-225-726952-726980-1-1-0-1642 | 29 | 2021 |
Carbon Positive 1st. January 2024 |
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Bonito | 2022 | IN-5-225 -725952-726951-1-1-0-1642 | 1000 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2024 |
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Restaurante SENAC Casa do Comércio | 2022 | IN-5-225-725786-725951-1-1-0-1642 | 166 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2024 |
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Tivoli Ecoresidences | 2022 | IN-5-225-723644-723709 -1-1-0-1642 | 66 | 2021 |
Climate Positive 1st. January 2023 |
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Delfin Logistics | 2022 | IN-5-225-723411-723643 -1-1-0-1642 | 233 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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Delfin Group | 2022 | IN-5-225-723387-723410 -1-1-0-1642 | 24 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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Del Campo Mercado | 2022 | IN-5-173-617787-617795-1-1-0-1904 | 9 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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World Xchange | 2022 | IN-5-173-617958-618077-1-1-0-1904 | 20 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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Quechua Treks | 2020 | IN-5-173-617778-617786-1-1-0-1904 | 9 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | 2019 | IN-5-173-617916-617957-1-1-0-1904 | 42 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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APTAE - Asociación Peruana de Turismo | 2014 | IN-5-173-617774-617774-1-1-0-1904 | 1 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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Apumayu Expediciones | 2014 | IN5173-617777-617777-1-1-0-1904 | 1 | 2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. January 2023 |
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Kuoda Travel | 2014 | IN-5-173-617775-617776-1-1-0-1904 | 2 | 2021 |
Climate Positive 1st. January 2023 |
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Machu Picchu | 2021 | VCS-VCU-263-VER-PE-14-868 | 2,155 | 2019-2020 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. December 2022 |
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Solara (REVERT) | 2021 | IN-5-173 616726-617070-1-1-0-1904 | 345 | 2020 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. December 2022 |
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Clinica Veterinaria Pancho Cavero | 2020 | IN5173 618148-617207-1-1-0-1904 | 137 | 2020-2021 |
Carbon Neutral 1st. December 2022 |
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Inkaterra Hotels | 2014 | 11666-348824413-348824906-VCS-VCU-263-VER-PE | 495 | 2021 |
Climate Positive 1st. December 2022 |
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Vamos Expeditions | 2020 | IN5-173 710626-710627-1-1-0-6121 | 2 | 2020 |
Carbon Neutral 31st December 2020 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Viajes Pacífico | 2020 | IN-5-206 710512-10617-1-1-0-6121 | 106 | 2020 |
Carbon Neutral 31st December 2020 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ecoinka | 2014 | IN-5-173 710212-710214 -1-1-0-6121 | 3 | 2020 |
Carbon Neutral 31st December 2020 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hotel San Agustin | 2018 | IN-5-225-723710-723724-1-1-0-1642 | 15 | 2019 |
Carbon Neutral 31st December 2019 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hotel Andino | 2015 | IN-5-225-724083-724123 -1-1-0-1642 | 41 | 2019 |
Carbon Neutral 31st December 2019 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Condor Travel - APTAE | 2014 | IN-5-225 724124 724169 -1-1-0-1642 | 46 | 2019 | 31st December 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inkanatura Travel | 2014 | IN-5-225 724170 724174 -1-1-0-1642 | 5 | 2019 | 31st December 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Green Tours | 2014 | IN-5-173 618141-618148-1-1-0-1904 | 8 | 2018 | 1st December 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Produtores de Cacao de exportación, Perú - by USAID & Promperú | 2017 | N/A | N/A | 2017 |
Carbon Measured 1st December 2017 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Enigma Adventure | 2014 | 3069-134405179-134405183 | 2 | 2017* | 1st December 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bonbeef | 2015 | 3551-1575734534-1575734715 | 182 | 2016* | 1st December 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Costa Export Mika Yoga | 2015 | 3069-134404953-134404972 | 20 | 2016* | 1st December 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hotel Acosta | 2015 | 3069-134405105-134405129 | 25 | 2015* | 1st December 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica | 2015 | 3996-171538782-171539191 | 410 | 2015* | 1st December 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Victoria Regia Hotel | 2015 | 3996-171539192-171539332 | 141 | 2015* | 1st December 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Explorandes | 2014 | 3069-134404973-134404977 | 19 | 2015* | 1st December 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FIMA | 2014 | 3069-134404978-134404982 | 60 | 2015* | 1st December 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Manu Tambopata Travel | 2014 | 3069-134404983-134404983 | 1 | 2014* | 1st December 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rain Forest Expeditions | 2014 | 3069-134405030-134405074 | 45 | 2014* | 1st December 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tucano Latin Trails | 2014 | 3069-134404984-134404991 | 8 | 2014* | 1st December 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A : United Nations Climate Change -CNNow Levels of Recognition was not available this year. Since 2021, Climate Neutral Now (CNNow) initiative is evolving. To encourage more ambitious commitments and better recognize those leading the way to global climate neutrality, the initiative has implemented three different levels of recognition (Bronze, Silver, and Gold)
* VERRA Verified Carbon Standard offsets
Forest Friends™ Certified Partners
Science-based ecosystems restoration
Strategy
Connecting people and companies who would like to support unique ecosystem restoration
Biodiversity
Recovery of biodiversity loss in the Amazon Basin
Market-based Solutions
To raise the interest in ecosystem restorations at critical biodiversity hotspots
Unique Value Added Proposition
Adding value to private sector investments by developing climate action and nature positive impacts
Accelerator
Organizations dedicated to accelerating ecosystem and wildlife restoration for nature positive impact projects promoting and supporting the involvement of more organizations, fostering a collective effort.
Partner
Organizations deeply committed to long-term ecosystem and wildlife restoration that are actively engaged in nature-positive impact projects.
Participant
Individuals or organizations dedicated to contributing to ecosystem and wildlife restoration for nature’s positive impact through tree planting initiatives.
These organizations have earned the Forest Friends™ Certification for their unwavering dedication to Ecosystem and Wildlife Restoration, making a direct and meaningful impact on Nature-Positive initiatives
Conpany Name | Joined | Project Reference Code | Certification Level | Cummulative Tree Count | Expires By | 2025 Goal | 2030 Goal |
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Mapfre | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Participant | 350 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
WorldXChange | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Accelerator | 143 | August 2024 | N/A | 1000 |
Luz del Sur | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros ans Friends | Partner | 300 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
MSC | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Partner | 300 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
Tulu Travel | 2023 | N/A | Partner | 352 | April 2024 | N/A | N/A |
CEPA Foundation | 2020 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad (over 60 Universities and Colleges Worldwide support the initiative) | Accelerator | 2537 | December 2023 | N/A | N/A |
My Costa Rica | 2022 | N/A | Participant | 130 | May 2023 | N/A | N/A |
Adidas Peru | 2021 | N/A | Partner | 1000 | December 2022 | N/A | N/A |
Company name | Joined | Project reference code | Certificacion level | Cummulative tree count | Expires by | 2025 goal | 2030 goal |
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MAPFRE | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Participant | 350 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
WorldXChange | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Accelerator | 143 | August 2024 | N/A | 1000 |
Luz del Sur | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Partner | 300 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
MSC | 2023 | PRMF - Milagros and Friends | Partner | 220 | August 2024 | N/A | N/A |
Tulu Travel | 2022 | N/A | Partner | 352 | April 2024 | N/A | N/A |
CEPA Foundation | 2020 | N/A | Accelerator | 2537 | December 2023 | N/A | N/A |
AFYA Educacional |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 10 | |||
Agnes Scott College |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 33 | |||
Alfred University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 8 | |||
Arizona State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 196 | |||
Augsburg University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 27 | |||
Augusta University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 15 | |||
Augustana College |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 17 | |||
California State University San Marcos |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 15 | |||
Clemson University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 45 | |||
Coastal Carolina University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 14 | |||
College of Charleston |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 29 | |||
College of the Holy Cross |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 19 | |||
Columbus State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 45 | |||
Dartmouth College |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 17 | |||
East Carolina University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 38 | |||
Fort Lewis College |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 14 | |||
Gardner-Webb University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 6 | |||
George Brown College |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 30 | |||
George Mason University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 25 | |||
Georgia State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 22 | |||
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies Rome |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 38 | |||
Johns Hopkins University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 13 | |||
Kennesaw State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 54 | |||
Lipscomb University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 50 | |||
New Mexico State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 43 | |||
Northern State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 31 | |||
Oklahoma State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 22 | |||
Penn State |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 22 | |||
Purdue University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 18 | |||
Robert Morris University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 53 | |||
Rutgers University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 12 | |||
South Dakota State University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 33 | |||
Southern Utah University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 46 | |||
St. Lawrence University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 12 | |||
Texas A&M University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 53 | |||
Texas Tech University |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 32 | |||
The College of New Jersey |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 28 | |||
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 25 | |||
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 51 | |||
University of Bridgeport |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 22 | |||
University of California San Diego |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 58 | |||
University of Central Florida |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 36 | |||
University of Cincinnati |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 21 | |||
University of Florida |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 136 | |||
University of Georgia |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 23 | |||
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 122 | |||
University of Iowa |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 65 | |||
University of Kansas |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 23 | |||
University of Kentucky |
2023 | CEPA Customized Educational Programs Abroad | Participant | 44 | |||
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My Costa Rica | 2022 | N/A | Participant | 130 | May 2023 | N/A | N/A |
Adidas Perú | 2021 | N/A | Partner | 1000 | December 2022 | N/A | N/A |
We Answer Your Questions
General Questions
Why choose Green Initiative?
At Green Initiative we help our clients mobilize resources for climate financing, in addition to complying with climate regulations for international trade, improving the efficiency of their operations, reducing costs and adding value to their products and services, connecting them with the París Climate Agreement, and with the United Nations Sustainable Goals.
At the Green Initiative we have the necessary know-how to enable our clients to lead this transformation through actions that generate positive impacts for their organizations, as well as for the planet.
- we support your business full cycle of climate action, going beyond.
- science-based methodologies and tools.
- experience in various industries and countries.
- we are accredited as a support resource for United Nations Climate Change, GCOM, CDP, OnePlanet, Global Footprint Network, and UN Decade for Ecosystems Restoration.
- we provide a cost effective value proposition.
What is a Climate Certification?
A Climate Certification is a formal endorsement of your organization’s work in progress and commitment to shift towards a low carbon emissions economy achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or before.
Green Initiative Climate Certifications offer direct benefits to increase your business competitiveness and sustainability performance, among which the following stand out:
- climate leadership
- climate action at the core of the business
- mobilize climate financing (loans and grants)
- compliance with international climate trade standards
- support innovation through climate-friendly products and services.
- aligns your business to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
What is the difference between Carbon Neutral and Climate Positive certifications?
Green Initiative Carbon Neutral Certification A carbon neutral certification demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to decarbonisation, and the neutralisation of remaining impact through the support of environmental projects.
- Carbon Neutral Certified demonstrates that your business is committed to decarbonisation through clear science based mitigation targets, and has conducted the off-setting of remaining impact purchasing carbon credits that reduce and capture greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere (such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and forest conservation projects).
- Climate Positive Certified means that your business climate action has gone beyond neutrality, actually creating environmental and climate benefits by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through actions to protect, sustainably manage, and/or restore ecosystems.
Can I Offset my Business Emissions by Planting Trees?
At Green Initiative, we provide funding for two complementary types of climate change mitigation solutions: one is planting native trees for ecosystems restoration, and the other is supporting natural and technology driven solutions through carbon credits.
Recently planted trees need to be nurtured and protected for years to provide environmental services such as carbon sinking. Planting a tree is a matter of having empathy with life on earth. Today, more than ever, we need to connect with global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and planting trees, under the scope of ecosystem restoration, provides a fundamental tool for reverting the natural climate crisis we are facing.
To conduct the carbon off-setting of your business the most consist approach to do so is through carbon credits.
What is a Carbon Credit?
Certificate for Emission Reduction, Certified Carbon Offset, or simply Carbon Credit is a certificate generated by an accountable body that represents reducing or removing one ton of CO2 from the atmosphere.
These certificates aim to monetize the climate benefits embedded in specific projects and provide them with an additional revenue stream.
A Carbon Credit enables you to offset your business’s unavoidable carbon emissions by funding projects worldwide that avoid, reduce or capture greenhouse gases. A Carbon Credit is a part of an international mechanism endorsed by the United Nations that allows your business to claim carbon neutrality.
How can your Business Prove Results?
There are different levels for climate change mitigation results. Within your business, you should prove impact by monitoring your Key Climate Performance Indicators. You should be able to do so simply by conducting your carbon footprint assessment annually using Green Initiative Carbon Management Tool.
From a carbon footprint offsetting perspective, your business will prove to have compensated its carbon emissions through the provision of a Carbon Compensation Certificate. This certificate provides complete detailed information of the source (VERRA, Gold Standard, or CDM), type of credits (carbon reduction, avoidance, siking, or removal), and the specific market ID number of the credits used by your business to claim carbon neutrality.
Monitoring tree planting for ecosystems restoration is done by combining on the ground supervision with high-precision satellite images. Green Initiative provides one of the complete monitoring services available, effectively comparing the baseline situation with restoration performance.
We only work with tree-planting partners who plant trees responsibly. In addition, our partners are regularly audited by third parties, and publish internal reports for us with updates and data from our planting sites. Check out this performance monitoring report for our Costa Rica tree planting project.
Climate Positive Certified
What is Climate Positive Certification?
Climate Positive Certification is a program offered by Green Initiative that certifies businesses and organizations as being climate positive, meaning they have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint and are actively working to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than they produce.
What are the benefits of a Climate Positive Certification?
Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification can help businesses and organizations innovate in climate-smart products and services, improve efficiency, demonstrate their commitment to climate-action, and attract environmentally conscious customers and partners.
What types of businesses or organizations are eligible for a Climate Positive Certification?
Any business or organization that is committed to consistent science-based climate-action can apply for Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification. This includes small businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.
What is the cost of a Climate Positive Certification?
The cost of Green Initiative Climate Positive Certification varies depending on the size and complexity of the business or organization, as well as the scope of the certification. Green Initiative offers a range of certification options to fit different needs and budgets.
Carbon Neutral Certified
What is a Carbon Neutral Certification?
Climate Neutral Certification is a certification offered by Green Initiative that recognizes organizations and businesses that have complied with our full climate certification cycle. This means that they have measure, set targets, mitigate and are on track to net-zero emissions.
Why should I get Carbon Neutral Certified?
Carbon Neutral Certification demonstrates your commitment to climate leadership and your consistent efforts to reduce your organization’s impact on the environment. It also provides a clear and credible way for you to communicate your climate-action commitment to customers, stakeholders, and the public.
What types of organizations can get certified?
Any organization or business that wants to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint can get Carbon Neutral Certified by Green Initiative. This includes small and large businesses, nonprofits, government organizations, and more. Companies who are certified as ESG (Environmental and Social Governance), can definitely benefit from Green Initiative climate certifications.
What is a carbon offset?
A carbon offset is a way to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions by funding a project that reduces or removes emissions somewhere else. Carbon offsets are typically sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) and can come from a variety of projects, such as renewable energy, forestry, and methane capture. Learn more about Green Initiative Climate Projects here: https://greeninitiative.eco/projects/
What types of emissions can be offset?
All types of greenhouse gas emissions can be offset, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). However, it’s important to note that the best approach is always to reduce emissions as much as possible before relying on offsets to mitigate any remaining emissions. Through Green Initiative advisory services, we help our clients to start their journey to climate-action.
Carbon Measured Certified
What is a Carbon Measured Certification?
Carbon Measured Certification is a certification offered by Green Initiative that recognizes organizations and businesses that have measured their greenhouse gas emissions and have a plan in place to reduce their carbon footprint.
Why should I get Carbon Measured Certified?
Carbon Measured Certification demonstrates your commitment to climate-action and your efforts to understand and reduce your organization’s impact on the environment. It also provides a clear and credible way for you to communicate your climate commitment to customers, stakeholders, and the public.
What types of organizations can get certified with Green Initiative?
Any organization or business that wants to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint can get Carbon Measured Certified with Green Initiative. This includes small and large businesses, nonprofits, government organizations, and more.
What other services does the Green Initiative offer?
Green Initiative offers advisory and climate certification services, including Climate Positive and Carbon Neutral Certification, which certifies organizations that are committed to climate-leadership applying international best practices, which are endorsed by the United Nations. Green Initiative also has Nature Positive and Carbon Offsetting Solutions to help organizations reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals.
Nature Positive Action
What is Nature Positive Action?
Nature Positive Action refers to actions taken by organizations, businesses, and individuals to restore, protect, and enhance nature in order to achieve a net positive impact on the environment. Green Initiative offers Nature Positive Action services to help businesses and organizations achieve their sustainability goals through biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration projects.
Why is Nature Positive Action important?
Nature Positive Action is important because it helps to address the urgent global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. By restoring and enhancing nature, we can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change, protect biodiversity, and support the long-term health and well-being of ecosystems and communities. Green Initiative’s Nature Positive Action services help organizations and businesses contribute to these efforts.
What are some examples of Nature Positive Action?
Examples of Nature Positive Action include:
- Planting trees and other vegetation to sequester carbon, restore degraded land, and provide habitat for wildlife. Green Initiative’s Reforestation and Habitat Restoration services support these types of projects.
- Supporting conservation efforts and protected areas to preserve biodiversity. Green Initiative’s Biodiversity Conservation services help businesses and organizations support these types of projects.
- Creating green spaces in urban areas to improve air and water quality and enhance community well-being. Green Initiative’s Urban Greening services support these types of projects.
What are the benefits of Nature Positive Action?
The benefits of Nature Positive Action include:
- Helping to mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health
Improving air and water quality - Enhancing community well-being and quality of life
- Providing economic benefits through sustainable resource use and ecotourism
Green Initiative’s services help businesses to achieve these benefits by developing and implementing strategies to achieve environmental sustainability and Nature Positive Action.
Carbon Offsetting
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is the practice of balancing out carbon emissions by funding projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. Carbon offsetting can be used to compensate for emissions that cannot be avoided, such as air travel or shipping. Green Initiative offers carbon offsetting services to help businesses and individuals reduce their carbon footprint and achieve environmental sustainability.
What types of Carbon Offsetting projects does the Green Initiative support?
Green Initiative supports a range of high-quality carbon offset projects, including:
- Renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power
- Energy efficiency upgrades, such as building retrofits and efficient appliances
- Forest conservation and reforestation projects
- Methane capture from landfills and livestock operations
All of Green Initiative’s carbon offset projects are verified to international standards, such as the United Nations.