Carbon Credits – Supporting Cleaner, Greener Organisations
What Are Carbon Credits?
A carbon credit is a way of measuring and reducing carbon emissions.
One carbon credit equals one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO₂e) being prevented, reduced, or removed from the atmosphere.
These credits can be used by organisations to account for emissions that can’t yet be eliminated.
At Green Grants UK, we focus on reducing carbon and supporting practical, long-term climate solutions.
Why Carbon Credits Matter
Upgrades like Insulation, Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Panels make a big difference to reducing carbon emmissions, but of course no business is completely carbon-free.
Carbon credits help fill that gap by allowing organisations to support verified projects that reduce emissions elsewhere.
They can help to:
Offset emissions that can’t yet be eliminated
Support projects like tree planting, renewable energy, and community-led climate schemes
Direct funding into climate solutions that might not otherwise happen
How Do Carbon Credits Work?
Carbon credits come from projects that deliver clear, measurable carbon savings. This can include things like:
Protecting or restoring forests and natural habitats
Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy
Local and community-based emissions reduction projects
These projects are independently checked to make sure the carbon savings are real. Once verified, credits are issued and can be used to offset emissions.
Carbon Credits & Your Business
Carbon credits give organisations another way to contribute once they’ve reduced what they can themselves.
If your organisation wants to:
Better understand carbon impact
Support projects that genuinely reduce emissions
Learn how energy efficiency and carbon credits fit together
Why This Matters for UK Businesses
The UK is moving towards net zero, which means more focus on energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term sustainability.
Carbon credits can support that transition, while also backing nature-based and community-focused projects that benefit both people and the environment.
How Green Grants UK Can Help
If you’re already improving your business’s energy efficiency, carbon credits are another way to think about your wider impact.
We’re here to explain the options clearly and honestly.
If you’d like to learn more, get in touch with our team and we’ll talk you through how carbon credits work and whether they’re right for your business.