October 20, 2024.3 minutes

How to calculate carbon credits with Agreena

How to calculate carbon credits and profit from sustainability with Agreena

Calculate carbon credits with Agreena’s transparent system, designed to turn your sustainable farming practices into profitable carbon credits. Earning carbon credits isn’t just about adopting eco-friendly practices; it’s about accurately measuring how much carbon you’re removing from the atmosphere. Here’s how Agreena helps you do that with minimal effort.

What are carbon credits?

Carbon credits are certificates representing one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) prevented from being emitted or removed from the atmosphere. By calculating these credits, farmers can sell them on the voluntary carbon market, offering an additional source of revenue. But how do you accurately calculate carbon credits? That’s where Agreena’s system steps in.

How does Agreena calculate carbon credits?

Agreena provides a step-by-step method to calculate carbon credits by comparing your historical farming practices (baseline) with your current sustainable actions.

1. Establishing your baseline

Your carbon credit calculation begins with setting a baseline. When you join the AgreenaCarbon programme, you provide five years of historical land management data, which represents your farming practices before implementing any sustainability measures. This baseline acts as a benchmark against which your carbon impact will be measured. Find out how to join the AgreenaCarbon programme.

2. Collecting your field actuals

Each year, you’ll need to submit your field actuals, which include information about your farming activities, such as tillage, cover cropping, and residue management. This data is essential for accurately calculating how much carbon you’ve sequestered or prevented from being emitted.

3. Calculating carbon reductions

Agreena’s system compares your baseline data to your current field actuals to calculate your carbon reductions and removals. The bigger the difference between your baseline and your sustainable practices, the more carbon credits you’ll earn. This calculation reflects how much carbon you’ve removed from the atmosphere.

4. Generating your carbon credits

Once the carbon reductions and removals have been calculated, Agreena generates your carbon credits, which can be sold on the voluntary market. This allows you to profit from your sustainable actions while contributing to a healthier planet.

Why accurate carbon credit calculation matters

Accurate carbon credit calculations are essential in the voluntary carbon market. If your credits are not calculated in alignment to market standards, their value may decrease, and the impact of your sustainable farming practices could be underestimated. Agreena’s system ensures that all data is carefully verified by third-party experts, giving you peace of mind that your carbon credits are credible and valuable.

The AgreenaCarbon programme aligns with market standards such as Verra VCS, ISO standards, and the GHG Protocol, ensuring the highest level of integrity in calculating your carbon credits.

Conclusion

Calculating carbon credits may sound complex, but with Agreena, it’s a straightforward process. By comparing your baseline practices with your current sustainable actions, Agreena helps you calculate carbon credits efficiently and turn sustainability into profit. Ready to start earning from your efforts? Join the Agreena Carbon Programme today and begin your journey towards a more sustainable and profitable future.