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Determine the quantity
If you do not have a calculated carbon footprint, we can refer you to one of our trusted partners performing such services.
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Get an offer from us
You will receive a quote from us according to your requirements and for a certain number of offsets.
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Let’s set the terms of cooperation
We will determine the terms of cooperation. For large orders, we will determine the details of the transaction.
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Activate your GSS Cert account
You will be able to manage your offsets in the IT system, including the ability to decide whether to redeem (use) them.
Steps
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Count the carbon footprint – calculating the carbon footprint, i.e. the sum of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by a given company or organization, is an essential element in the offsetting process. When calculating the carbon footprint, we recommend using entities, professionally dealing with this topic. GSS S.A. cooperates with entities, specializing in the calculation of an organization’s carbon footprint.
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Determine the level of compensation. Depending on the amount of the carbon footprint and the factors affecting the organization’s generation of GHG emissions, it is necessary to determine the reduction activities and the appropriate level of GHG emissions subject to offsetting. Those companies that, due to market expectations or adopted CSR principles, undertake to make a greater contribution to climate protection can benefit more from offsets. We assist in determining the appropriate, adequate level of GHG emissions subject to offsetting.
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Determine the type of units. To carry out GHG emissions offsets, you can choose either a specific type of reduction units or the type of projects in which the GSS Units were created. This gives you the option to support a specific project (e.g., from the same region) or the technology used in the project. Currently, the GSS CERT System allows you to choose from reduced (GSS-red), avoided, and absorbed (GSS-seq) emission reduction units – but also to choose between Units derived from specific projects.
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Set the price and place the order. We jointly determine the proposed price for the purchase of GSS Units and regulate it with an appropriate contract or order in accordance with the regulations. At the conclusion of the contract, you will receive access to an information system (GSS IT) for managing GSS Units.
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Make the transaction and receive the emission reduction units. Upon payment of the agreed price, the Administrator transfers ownership of the GSS Units to you. The transaction is subject to recording in the blockchain and disclosure in the Registry, accessible through the IT system (GSS IT). From then on, you can dispose of GSS Units – whether for resale or for surrender to yourself or another company of your choice.
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Offset GHG emissions. GSS Units can be used to offset GHG emissions generated at your enterprise – by carrying out a procedure for surrender of a GSS Unit.
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Receive a certificate of redemption. Information about the redemption of each GSS Unit is recorded in the blockchain and in the Registry. The confirmation of the redemption of GSS Units is a certificate. A redeemed unit cannot be traded – it cannot be sold or reused.
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