Transparency is key to the success of any carbon offsetting programme. Each CO₂ credit has its own number and can only be used once. The projects we work with are certified by standards, including the Verified Carbon Standard, currently the largest source of nature-based projects globally, and the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard, which verifies that projects not only address climate change, but also support local communities and conserve biodiversity. In projects where Shell is purchasing carbon credits from others (such as a project developer or through a third-party retailer or broker) the project developer or broker will be responsible for documenting their income from sale of credits and the distribution of the income between communities and investors involved in the project as well as the project costs.

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