Carbon Credit Resources & Guides

Practical guides for finance teams managing voluntary carbon credits.

CSRD and Carbon Credits: What the EU's New Sustainability Reporting Rules Mean for Your Ledger

— Regulatory Updates

Which companies are in scope for CSRD, what the double materiality assessment means for carbon credit disclosures, and what level of assurance will be required on voluntary offset claims.

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The Carbon Credit Impairment Test: When and How to Write Down Your Portfolio

— Accounting & GAAP/IFRS

A practical guide for controllers on identifying IAS 36 impairment indicators specific to carbon credits — project controversies, vintage obsolescence, registry deregistration — and how to document the assessment memo auditors will request.

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How to Prepare Your Carbon Credit Portfolio for a Financial Audit: A Complete Guide

— Audit

A step-by-step guide for CFOs and controllers on what external auditors test when reviewing voluntary carbon credit holdings — and how to build an audit-ready evidence pack before the engagement begins.

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Carbon Credit Accounting 101: How to Record Credits on Your Balance Sheet

— Accounting

A practical guide for finance teams on how to classify, measure, and disclose voluntary carbon credits under IFRS and US GAAP — including the debate between intangible asset and inventory treatment.

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Verra vs. Gold Standard: Which Carbon Registry Is Right for Your Portfolio?

— Registries

A side-by-side comparison of the two largest voluntary carbon registries — methodology rigor, project types, retirement processes, and what each means for your audit trail.

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How to Prepare Your Carbon Credit Portfolio for an External Audit

— Audit

Step-by-step guidance on what auditors look for when reviewing voluntary carbon credit holdings — from registry serial numbers to retirement certificates and chain-of-custody documentation.

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