Please Note: The Offset Network will be shifting to Project Type Focus Initiatives effective fall 2023. This means our resources will be directed toward project development of specific carbon offset project types for dedicated periods of time. Our first focus initiative is Improved Forest Management (IFM). Campuses interested in IFM project development or protocol work are invited to participate. Click here for more information.
Protocol Development Pathway
The Protocol Development Pathway outlines the process to develop a new offset protocol and complete technical expert review. Protocols that complete expert review may be approved for use through the Offset Network.
Updated June, 2020
Project Plan Template
The Project Plan Template is to be completed by the project developer in the early stages as they coordinate and prepare for the project. The completed Project Plan will help determine the project's eligibility for inclusion in the Offset Network.
Project Description Document (PDD) Template
The PDD Template is to be completed by the project developer once the offset project is fully developed and ready for validation. The PDD builds upon the Project Plan.
Project Monitoring Report Template
The Monitoring Report Template is to be completed by project developers using emissions reductions data from the project. This is the document you will submit when requesting peer-verification of offsets from your project.
Urban Forestry Guidance
The urban forestry guidance include urban forestry protocol comparison, high-level guide to starting an urban forestry project and link to i-Tree Planting Calculator to estimate carbon emission reduction by tree planting.
Attestation of Non-Double Counting
To be signed by the Project Operator to verify that all credits generated are accounted for properly.
Carbon Offset Vocabulary
Commonly used words & phrases in the carbon offsets community. Although we've tried our best to translate jargon into English some terms are unavoidable!
Build Your Carbon Offset Knowledge
The icons below link to additional resources that can be used to increase your knowledge of carbon offset methods, and build skills in project development.
