Introducing The Rubicon Carbon Tonne™ Standard

Across the Voluntary Carbon Market, the word “high-quality carbon credit” is ever-present, yet how many actors define what they mean by “high-quality?” 

This document summarizes how Rubicon Carbon evaluates carbon avoidance and removal projects and registries to ensure the credits we procure meet and exceed global best practices. It also describes how we account for certain risks through tools like active portfolio management and risk adjustment to quantify and account for risks. 

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In this white paper, you’ll learn:

  • The four pillars Rubicon Carbon uses to vet projects

  • What attributes Rubicon Carbon looks for in projects

  • How Rubicon Carbon uses diversification, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and active management to reduce risks for buyers 

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Rubicon Carbon's Approach to
Reducing Buyer Risk

How investing in carbon removal credits through a risk-adjusted portfolio approach can catalyze investment while helping companies
meet their net-zero goals

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Overcrediting & Rubicon's
Carbon Credit Retirement

How diversification in portfolios
reduces reputation
and delivery risks for buyers 

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