There is more to offsets than just carbon.
Each VCS carbon credit is a tonne of verified climate benefit, no matter the type of project.
This carbon offset project provides multiple sustainability co-benefits beyond just carbon and helps link your climate response to improved sustainability.
The project generates employment opportunities during the construction and operation phases.
It has led to regional infrastructure development e.g. roads.
It helps reduce the region’s demand/ supply gap and helps improve electricity reliability and quality.
This improved power supply helps support business activities and to region’s economy.
This clean technology investment would not have taken place in the absence of carbon finance.
It reduces the exploitation and depletion of non-renewable energy resources and improves energy security.
Renewable energy reduces GHG emissions as well as SOx, NOx and particulates, helping improve air quality.
The project’s operation promotes hydro-electricity based power generation and encourages other similar projects.
Stakeholder meetings to identify the major challenges around the area are organized on regular intervals.
Want to know more about VCS173 | RoR Hydro, India?
The project’s design and monitoring, validation and verification reports are publicly available here: https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/173
