Your Most Trusted Partner for Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs)

Your Most Trusted Partner for Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs)

Your Most Trusted Partner for Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs)

For 27 years, trusted by Fortune 500 and global brands to deliver real carbon impact, choose proven renewable energy certificates, meet ESG goals, and keep your business audit-ready. Because in a world of greenwashing, credibility isn’t optional.



For 27 years, trusted by Fortune 500 and global brands to deliver real carbon impact, choose proven renewable energy certificates, meet ESG goals, and keep your business audit-ready. Because in a world of greenwashing, credibility isn’t optional.



For 27 years, trusted by Fortune 500 and global brands to deliver real carbon impact, choose proven renewable energy certificates, meet ESG goals, and keep your business audit-ready. Because in a world of greenwashing, credibility isn’t optional.



Business Impact

Business Impact

Business Impact

Risk Mitigation: 10-step quality assurance process for carbon projects

Compliance Success: Zero failed audits across 500+ corporate clients

Partnership Longevity: 13+ year average client relationship

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Trusted by 500+ global businesses

Trusted by 500+ global businesses

Trusted by 500+ global businesses

The safest place to buy renewable energy certificates.

The safest place to buy renewable energy certificates.

The safest place to buy renewable energy certificates.

Smart businesses see climate action and carbon offseting as the best way to stay ahead and build trust. Explore our curated portfolios of highest quality carbon project tailored to your needs.

Smart businesses see climate action and carbon offseting as the best way to stay ahead and build trust. Explore our curated portfolios of highest quality carbon project tailored to your needs.

The Vision

The Vision

The Vision

Winning companies run a renewable energy certificate program that’s credible and simple to audit.


With Climate Impact Partners, you get end-to-end support: sourcing the right renewable energy certificates by region and standard (RECs, EACs, GOs/REGO, I-REC), managing purchases through the renewable energy credit market, and delivering clear reporting that your board can stand behind.

Winning companies run a renewable energy certificate program that’s credible and simple to audit.


With Climate Impact Partners, you get end-to-end support: sourcing the right renewable energy certificates by region and standard (RECs, EACs, GOs/REGO, I-REC), managing purchases through the renewable energy credit market, and delivering clear reporting that your board can stand behind.

“The biggest risk to your business? Climate inaction."
- Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock

“The biggest risk to your business? Climate inaction."
- Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock

What you get

What you get

What you get

Highest-quality certificates

Highest-quality certificates

Highest-quality certificates

Get high-integrity carbon credits to help your business reach its climate goals.

Get high-integrity carbon credits to help your business reach its climate goals.

Get high-integrity carbon credits to help your business reach its climate goals.

Program & procurement

Program & procurement

Program & procurement

We design your clean energy certificate program, handle purchasing and renewable energy certificates trading, and help you control costs with transparent views on guarantee of origin price dynamics.

We design your clean energy certificate program, handle purchasing and renewable energy certificates trading, and help you control costs with transparent views on guarantee of origin price dynamics.

We design your clean energy certificate program, handle purchasing and renewable energy certificates trading, and help you control costs with transparent views on guarantee of origin price dynamics.

Compliance & reporting

Compliance & reporting

Compliance & reporting

Simple, audit-ready documentation for renewable claims—aligned to leading disclosure frameworks and registry requirements.

Simple, audit-ready documentation for renewable claims—aligned to leading disclosure frameworks and registry requirements.

Simple, audit-ready documentation for renewable claims—aligned to leading disclosure frameworks and registry requirements.

Expert Advice

Expert Advice

Expert Advice

For 27 years, our specialists have been delivering REC/EAC programs for global brands - strategy, risk management, supplier diligence, and ongoing support.

For 27 years, our specialists have been delivering REC/EAC programs for global brands - strategy, risk management, supplier diligence, and ongoing support.

For 27 years, our specialists have been delivering REC/EAC programs for global brands - strategy, risk management, supplier diligence, and ongoing support.

“Businesses are continuing to invest in the net‑zero transition … not out of compliance, but because the business case is stronger than ever: resilience, competitiveness and growth increasingly depend on it.”

Reuters

Business Breakthrough Barometer report, June 2025

“Businesses are continuing to invest in the net‑zero transition … not out of compliance, but because the business case is stronger than ever: resilience, competitiveness and growth increasingly depend on it.”

Reuters

Business Breakthrough Barometer report, June 2025

“Businesses are continuing to invest in the net‑zero transition … not out of compliance, but because the business case is stronger than ever: resilience, competitiveness and growth increasingly depend on it.”

Reuters

Business Breakthrough Barometer report, June 2025

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Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft

Scaling credible climate action with high-quality projects and certificates

Scaling credible climate action with high-quality projects and certificates

Scaling credible climate action with high-quality projects and certificates

Global Technology Leader

Global Technology Leader

Global Technology Leader

Long-standing offset partner since 2012.

Long-standing offset partner since 2012.

>300K

>300K

>300K

Employees

190+

190+

190+

Countries

$211B+

$211B+

$211B+

Annual Revenue

Microsoft has worked with Climate Impact Partners since 2012 — our team has delivered 50+ carbon projects in 30 countries and supplied a portion of its renewable energy certificates and Energy Attribute Certificates from 16 countries. In 2025, Microsoft signed with us a long-term deal for removals from our Panna afforestation project in India.

Microsoft has worked with Climate Impact Partners since 2012 — our team has delivered 50+ carbon projects in 30 countries and supplied a portion of its renewable energy certificates and Energy Attribute Certificates from 16 countries. In 2025, Microsoft signed with us a long-term deal for removals from our Panna afforestation project in India.

Microsoft has worked with Climate Impact Partners since 2012 — our team has delivered 50+ carbon projects in 30 countries and supplied a portion of its renewable energy certificates and Energy Attribute Certificates from 16 countries. In 2025, Microsoft signed with us a long-term deal for removals from our Panna afforestation project in India.

The Challenge

The Challenge

The Challenge

Build a global, high-integrity portfolio aligned to Microsoft’s footprint (including work near key data-center locations).

Build a global, high-integrity portfolio aligned to Microsoft’s footprint (including work near key data-center locations).

Build a global, high-integrity portfolio aligned to Microsoft’s footprint (including work near key data-center locations).

Evolve from reductions to carbon removals while keeping quality, transparency, and community benefits at the core

Evolve from reductions to carbon removals while keeping quality, transparency, and community benefits at the core

Evolve from reductions to carbon removals while keeping quality, transparency, and community benefits at the core

Results to Date

Results to Date

Results to Date

Long-term removal agreement

Microsoft will purchase 1.5 million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits over 30 years from the 20,000-hectare Panna project—its first in India and largest in APAC.

Broad portfolio of projects

More than 50 projects in 30 countries, plus EACs/RECs from 16 countries. Reforestation in Ireland and the Netherlands, and a forest program near Redmond, WA.

Quality and recognition

UN “Momentum for Change” recognition highlighting Microsoft’s evolving climate leadership supported by CIP.

Impact and Benefits

Business Impact

Quality supply

Long-term, quality-assured supply via forward agreement

Costs reduction

Clear price and delivery confidence.

Brand & stakeholder trust



Strategic reviews and communications support that keep the program credible and visible

Climate & Social Benefits

Real impact on the ground

Up to 11.6 million native trees planted across community lands

Tangible social benefits

Economic empowerment, sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and biodiversity gains

Credibility

Verified under Verra VM0047 with CCB co-benefit monitoring.

At Microsoft, we believe that high-quality, nature-based solutions are vital to addressing climate change. The collaboration with Climate Impact Partners helps to ensure that millions more trees are planted, more carbon is removed from the atmosphere, more jobs are created, and more finance flows back to local communities.

Brian Marrs

Brian Marrs

Brian Marrs

Senior Director Energy Markets, Microsoft

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Hear from climate leaders who trust us
to buy the most credible EACs for their business.

Hear from climate leaders who trust us
to buy the most credible EACs for their business.

Hear from climate leaders who trust us to buy the most credible EACs for their business.

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10-step due diligence process to ensure project quality

10-step due diligence process to ensure project quality

10-step due diligence process to ensure project quality

We meticulously check every project to give you verified, high‑integrity carbon credits you can trust.

We meticulously check every project to give you verified, high‑integrity carbon credits you can trust.

We meticulously check every project to give you verified, high‑integrity carbon credits you can trust.

Standard Checks

We only work with projects registered under trusted global carbon standards — so your credits are recognized everywhere.

Partner Background Screening

We vet every project partner for risks and reputation (DSI - Derogatory Information Search), so you avoid surprises and only support reliable teams.

Risk Screening

We look for red flags based on our experience with similar project types or regions. Around 40% of projects in the market don’t pass our initial checks.

Technical Carbon Review

Our technical experts examine over 100 factors to ensure the project’s carbon benefits are real, lasting, and additional and meet the highest benchamarks.

Social Impact Check

We measure how each project helps communities and supports global development goals (UN’s Sustainable Development Goals) — to make sure your impact goes beyond carbon.

Quality Control

A second team member double-checks all data and findings for accuracy, ensuring every detail is solid or if more details are needed from the project partner.

Partner Engagement

We work directly with the project partner to answer questions, gather details, and build a long-term relationship —so your credits stay high-quality..

Independent Committee Approval

A senior, cross-functional team reviews all legal, financial, technical, and reputational aspects before you receive any credits and final approval.

KYC & Onboarding

We run “Know Your Counterparty” checks and share our supplier code of conduct before onboarding partners.

Quality Assurance Report

You receive a clear, detailed report showing how the project delivers on your climate goals and meets reporting requirements.

Talk to a climate expert today

Talk to a climate expert today

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know the carbon credits I buy are real and meet high standards?

All credits offered through Climate Impact Partners are verified by trusted third-party standards such as Gold Standard, VCS, and others. Every project goes through a rigorous screening and technical review, including independent audits, regular field visits, and continuous monitoring. This ensures your credits are genuine, traceable, and recognized worldwide for quality and transparency

What types of projects can I support to meet my climate goals?

You can choose from a diverse portfolio of high-quality carbon projects—renewable energy, forest conservation, clean cooking, and more. Each project is selected for its robust emissions reduction as well as its benefits to health, livelihoods, and biodiversity. You can also engage your team in project selection to match your company’s values and impact goals.

How can taking climate action benefit my business beyond just offsetting emissions?

Investing in credible climate solutions can help your business meet ESG and regulatory reporting requirements, build trust with clients and investors, and demonstrate leadership to employees and stakeholders. Carbon neutrality and certified climate action make your sustainability claims robust, help you attract talent, and can unlock new market opportunities.

What support does Climate Impact Partners offer throughout the process?

Climate Impact Partners provides end-to-end service: from helping you measure your footprint, define your targets, and select projects, to managing reporting, certification, and ongoing updates. Their expert team supports every step, ensuring your climate program is simple, compliant, and delivers measurable results you can share with confidence.

How transparent is my climate data for reporting?

Our Client Dashboard provides every detail you need to tell your climate story — with auditable, exportable data aligned to CDP reporting standards. One client described it as "easy to navigate" and a "one-stop shop," especially helpful for reporting under rising climate regulations.

Why use Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) actions?

BVCM lets your company contribute to global net-zero goals by funding beyond your immediate footprint — enabling innovation, supporting underserved areas of the transition, and gaining recognition as a climate leader under SBTi's recommended framework.

How do I choose the right carbon credits or EACs?

We guide you to high-quality, long-term solutions. Whether it's high-integrity carbon credits or Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) — used for credible Scope 2 claims — we help you match your needs with trusted assets. EACs, for example, are widely used for RE100 initiatives and are fully tracked and retired via registries like RECs, GOs, and I-RECs.

How do I make meaningful sustainability claims without greenwashing?

We offer practical tools and guidance — from the ISO Net Zero Guidelines to communications toolkits — to help you build robust, defensible claims. Our Carbon Action Communications Guidance helps you strike the right tone and meet regulatory standards across global markets.

How do I know the carbon credits I buy are real and meet high standards?

All credits offered through Climate Impact Partners are verified by trusted third-party standards such as Gold Standard, VCS, and others. Every project goes through a rigorous screening and technical review, including independent audits, regular field visits, and continuous monitoring. This ensures your credits are genuine, traceable, and recognized worldwide for quality and transparency

What types of projects can I support to meet my climate goals?

You can choose from a diverse portfolio of high-quality carbon projects—renewable energy, forest conservation, clean cooking, and more. Each project is selected for its robust emissions reduction as well as its benefits to health, livelihoods, and biodiversity. You can also engage your team in project selection to match your company’s values and impact goals.

How can taking climate action benefit my business beyond just offsetting emissions?

Investing in credible climate solutions can help your business meet ESG and regulatory reporting requirements, build trust with clients and investors, and demonstrate leadership to employees and stakeholders. Carbon neutrality and certified climate action make your sustainability claims robust, help you attract talent, and can unlock new market opportunities.

What support does Climate Impact Partners offer throughout the process?

Climate Impact Partners provides end-to-end service: from helping you measure your footprint, define your targets, and select projects, to managing reporting, certification, and ongoing updates. Their expert team supports every step, ensuring your climate program is simple, compliant, and delivers measurable results you can share with confidence.

How transparent is my climate data for reporting?

Our Client Dashboard provides every detail you need to tell your climate story — with auditable, exportable data aligned to CDP reporting standards. One client described it as "easy to navigate" and a "one-stop shop," especially helpful for reporting under rising climate regulations.

Why use Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) actions?

BVCM lets your company contribute to global net-zero goals by funding beyond your immediate footprint — enabling innovation, supporting underserved areas of the transition, and gaining recognition as a climate leader under SBTi's recommended framework.

How do I choose the right carbon credits or EACs?

We guide you to high-quality, long-term solutions. Whether it's high-integrity carbon credits or Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) — used for credible Scope 2 claims — we help you match your needs with trusted assets. EACs, for example, are widely used for RE100 initiatives and are fully tracked and retired via registries like RECs, GOs, and I-RECs.

How do I make meaningful sustainability claims without greenwashing?

We offer practical tools and guidance — from the ISO Net Zero Guidelines to communications toolkits — to help you build robust, defensible claims. Our Carbon Action Communications Guidance helps you strike the right tone and meet regulatory standards across global markets.

How do I know the carbon credits I buy are real and meet high standards?

All credits offered through Climate Impact Partners are verified by trusted third-party standards such as Gold Standard, VCS, and others. Every project goes through a rigorous screening and technical review, including independent audits, regular field visits, and continuous monitoring. This ensures your credits are genuine, traceable, and recognized worldwide for quality and transparency

What types of projects can I support to meet my climate goals?

You can choose from a diverse portfolio of high-quality carbon projects—renewable energy, forest conservation, clean cooking, and more. Each project is selected for its robust emissions reduction as well as its benefits to health, livelihoods, and biodiversity. You can also engage your team in project selection to match your company’s values and impact goals.

How can taking climate action benefit my business beyond just offsetting emissions?

Investing in credible climate solutions can help your business meet ESG and regulatory reporting requirements, build trust with clients and investors, and demonstrate leadership to employees and stakeholders. Carbon neutrality and certified climate action make your sustainability claims robust, help you attract talent, and can unlock new market opportunities.

What support does Climate Impact Partners offer throughout the process?

Climate Impact Partners provides end-to-end service: from helping you measure your footprint, define your targets, and select projects, to managing reporting, certification, and ongoing updates. Their expert team supports every step, ensuring your climate program is simple, compliant, and delivers measurable results you can share with confidence.

How transparent is my climate data for reporting?

Our Client Dashboard provides every detail you need to tell your climate story — with auditable, exportable data aligned to CDP reporting standards. One client described it as "easy to navigate" and a "one-stop shop," especially helpful for reporting under rising climate regulations.

Why use Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) actions?

BVCM lets your company contribute to global net-zero goals by funding beyond your immediate footprint — enabling innovation, supporting underserved areas of the transition, and gaining recognition as a climate leader under SBTi's recommended framework.

How do I choose the right carbon credits or EACs?

We guide you to high-quality, long-term solutions. Whether it's high-integrity carbon credits or Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) — used for credible Scope 2 claims — we help you match your needs with trusted assets. EACs, for example, are widely used for RE100 initiatives and are fully tracked and retired via registries like RECs, GOs, and I-RECs.

How do I make meaningful sustainability claims without greenwashing?

We offer practical tools and guidance — from the ISO Net Zero Guidelines to communications toolkits — to help you build robust, defensible claims. Our Carbon Action Communications Guidance helps you strike the right tone and meet regulatory standards across global markets.

Still have questions? Our sustainability experts are here to help.

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