The voluntary carbon market (VCM) allows companies and organizations to purchase carbon credits beyond regulatory requirements, often as part of broader sustainability or net-zero commitments. By supporting high-quality projects, companies can compensate for unavoidable emissions while demonstrating climate leadership.

Not all credits are created equal, which is why quality matters. At Grey Epoch, every credit we source is vetted against internationally recognized standards such as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard and the Gold Standard. All credits are recorded in public registries, ensuring transparency and confidence that each credit represents a genuine, additional, and verifiable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Yes. Verified voluntary carbon credits are widely used within ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks.

They allow corporations to complement internal emission-reduction strategies and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders, investors, and customers.

Grey Epoch helps clients integrate these credits into sustainability roadmaps in alignment with evolving disclosure standards.

The voluntary market includes a wide range of project types, such as:

• Forestry & land use (reforestation, avoided deforestation)

• Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro)

• Methane capture & waste management

• Energy efficiency & clean cookstoves

• Through Grey Epoch Group, we connect clients to projects that deliver not only carbon reductions but also broader benefits, including biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and clean energy access.

The VCM is used by corporations, investors, NGOs, and even individuals. Many Fortune 500 companies leverage it to meet net-zero or carbon-neutral goals, while smaller businesses participate to demonstrate climate responsibility and strengthen their brand.

Compliance markets are government-regulated and require covered entities to buy allowances or credits to meet legal obligations.

The voluntary market, by contrast, is not mandated by law—companies choose to participate to achieve sustainability goals, improve ESG scores, and respond to customer and investor expectations.

At Grey Epoch, we act as a trusted partner, helping clients navigate the voluntary market, source high-quality credits, and align offsetting strategies with sustainability and reporting frameworks. We simplify the process of selecting projects and ensure every credit meets rigorous quality and transparency standards.

Yes. Many projects deliver additional positive impacts, such as biodiversity protection, job creation, improved air quality, and community development. At Grey Epoch, we help clients choose credits that align with their climate strategy and corporate values.

Risks include double counting, poor project verification, and credits from projects that don’t deliver long-term impact. Grey Epoch mitigates these risks through due diligence, strict adherence to recognized standards, and ongoing monitoring of the credits we supply.