Less aims to provide the highest quality carbon offsets available in Canada.
Less international-based offsets are derived from Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) projects. These projects maximize both environmental and social impact for the livelihood of communities.
The Less Difference
Less is committed to providing trustworthy methods of addressing carbon emissions with high quality offsets. The Less Difference ensures that businesses and individuals can purchase offsets with confidence, eliminating the risks inherent in purchasing low quality offsets.
Gold Standard—
A global standard for projects in developing countries that verifiably achieve GHG emissions reductions at the source and create positive impacts on social networks and their local economy. Gold Standard offset projects adhere to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to maximize impact, creating value for both people and the planet.
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)—
One of the most globally prevalent programs for crediting greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. This program focuses on the enhancement of livelihoods, emissions avoidance, and protecting our natural environment.
Independently audited—Less has committed to publishing an annual independent audit carried out by an internationally recognized auditing firm.
Serialized offsets—Our offsets are serialized and tracked on internationally recognized registries, providing complete transparency for your offset purchase. The Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard programs ensure that each tonne of CO2e emissions reduction is serialized and tracked to preclude double-counting.