The Absolute Climate Standard (ACS) has been released with the aim of defining and assessing the quality of carbon removal-focused credits sold in both voluntary and compliance carbon markets. The industry benchmark aims to define every stage of the carbon removal process through quantification, verification and permanence, utilising scientific evidence and transparent carbon accounting to calculate the impact of a carbon credit on the full carbon cycle. “Today’s carbon credits vary widely in quality; each registry utilises its own methodologies and market incentives often prioritise volume over impact, leading to inconsistencies that can undermine the true value of carbon credits,” said Peter Minor, CEO and Co-founder of Absolute Climate. “By operating independently of registries, we eliminate conflicts of interest and ensure carbon removal credits deliver meaningful climate outcomes.” The standard has been adopted by clean energy certifier Evident for its C-Capsule – a tradeable carbon certificate for verified carbon dioxide removal (CDR). “By combining ACS’s universal, objective framework with C-Capsule’s open framework and Evident’s trusted registry services, we are providing a clear and reliable path for organisations to fully achieve their climate commitments,” said Ed Everson, Evident’s CEO.
