Before investing in Woodland Carbon you’ll want to know that it will actually deliver the carbon savings that we claim; that they are credible, measurable and verifiable.
The Woodland Trust has instructed PriceWaterhouseCoopers to conduct a Systems and Processes audit that will ensure transparency, and in addition all Woodland Carbon projects conform to the UK Government's Woodland Carbon Code. We are confident that Woodland Carbon provides a high level of confidence to investors.
The Woodland Carbon Code provides reassurance to our customers, consultants, brokers and investors. Administered by the Forestry Commission and developed by them in conjunction with DEFRA and the Woodland Trust, this voluntary code encourages a consistent approach to woodland carbon projects, and offers clarity and transparency to customers about the carbon savings that their contributions may realistically achieve.
Compliance with the code means that Woodland Carbon projects:
- Are responsibly and sustainably managed to national forestry standards
- Use a consistent methodology for estimating of the amount of carbon that will be sequestered or locked up as a result of the tree planting
- Must be publicly registered and independently verified
- Meet transparent criteria and standards to ensure that real, additional carbon benefits are delivered.
The Code works for everyone involved:
- Customers have reassurance that they have invested in a responsible scheme and can see the benefits that will be provided.
- Projects have recognised procedures and standards to work to, and can use their verified status as an attractive selling point for potential customers.
- Woodland managers have clearly set out standards of forest management to follow.
Further details about the Woodland Carbon Code can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk/carboncode
Find out more
Contact us to find out how Woodland Carbon can benefit your business. Call Katherine on 01476 581112 or email corporatepartnerships@woodlandtrust.org.uk.