Carbon offsetting | buildings, construction, civil engineering
Buy Green-e® Climate certified LEED® carbon credits
Offset your emissions with carbon credits tailored to the construction, building, and civil engineering sectors! Our credits meet the requirements of Green-e® Climate certification. In addition, our carbon credits are compatible with LEED® carbon offset specifications for sustainable buildings and construction. Get your carbon credits today, become carbon neutral, and stand out from the competition!
No LEED® project at the moment? No problem! Carbon neutrality is possible for all building, construction, and civil engineering professionals, for you or your clients.
Carbon neutrality: a concrete lever for building professionals
Sustainable construction is at the heart of the building industry’s concerns. Whether you’re a developer, architect or building manager, reducing your carbon footprint is essential to meeting environmental requirements and achieving your carbon neutrality goals.
Our LEED®-compatible and Green-e® Climate-certified carbon credits allow you to offset your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while meeting LEED® certification criteria. By incorporating these credits into your project, you maximize your LEED® points and reinforce your commitment to sustainability.
Why choose our LEED®-compatible carbon credits?
In the building sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to achieving carbon neutrality and meeting the requirements of environmental certifications such as LEED®.
With Green-e® Climate recognition and Verra verification of our project methodology (VM0018), our carbon credits offer quality assurance and compliance with international and industry standards for the construction industry.
By choosing our solution, you benefit from :
100% verified and ex-post carbon credits: concrete, measured, and not based on estimates. All come from projects that reduce emissions at the source, with real, validated, and publicly disclosed results.
Green-e® Climate certified and fully compatible with LEED®, ensuring optimal compatibility with your industry standards and objectives.
A simple, transparent purchasing process tailored to the needs of the construction industry.
How does it work?
Identify your needs
Estimate the quantity of carbon credits required for your LEED® project.
This will depend on the size of the building, the residual carbon footprint after the application of emission reduction strategies, and the LEED® certification targets.
Buy your carbon credits
We offer you a turnkey solution with a simple, transparent interface for ordering your carbon credits. Once the purchase has been made, you’ll receive an official attestation showing the volume of carbon offset.
Apply them to your certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizes Green-e Climate carbon credits as a lever for improving a building’s score under the LEED point system. So you can :
– Optimize your certification by reaching a higher level (Silver, Gold or Platinum).
– Improve your environmental footprint by offsetting unavoidable emissions linked to the construction and operation of your building.
– Reinforce your commitment to sustainable development and enhance your image with customers and investors.
Identify your needs
Estimate the quantity of carbon credits required for your LEED® project.
This will depend on the size of the building, the residual carbon footprint after the application of emission reduction strategies, and the LEED® certification targets.
Buy your carbon credits
We offer you a turnkey solution with a simple, transparent interface for ordering your carbon credits. Once the purchase has been made, you’ll receive an official attestation showing the volume of carbon offset.
Apply them to your certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizes Green-e Climate carbon credits as a lever for improving a building’s score under the LEED point system. So you can :
– Optimize your certification by reaching a higher level (Silver, Gold or Platinum).
– Improve your environmental footprint by offsetting unavoidable emissions linked to the construction and operation of your building.
– Reinforce your commitment to sustainable development and enhance your image with customers and investors.
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You haven’t yet measured your building’s annual emissions?
Before offsetting your carbon footprint, we recommend that you measure your annual emissions. A precise analysis enables you to identify the major sources of emissions and optimize your reduction strategy. Our carbon footprinting service can help you do just that, providing you with a detailed assessment tailored to your construction project. Contact us today to measure your impact and structure effective offsetting.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) | Carbon Credits, LEED® Certification, and Green-e® Climate Recognition
Find out how you can make your event carbon neutral with our expert advice and services.
Is LEED® certification necessary to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction or civil engineering sector?
No. Carbon neutrality is within reach for all players in the sector—whether they are contractors, engineering firms, building managers, real estate developers, or material suppliers.
However, LEED® certification and carbon neutrality are complementary:
- LEED® provides a framework for a building’s overall environmental performance.
- Carbon neutrality, on the other hand, focuses on GHG emissions and offers concrete ways to offset residual emissions with verified carbon credits.
Even without certification, you can actively contribute to the climate transition by measuring, reducing, and offsetting your emissions.
What is the carbon impact of a construction site and how can it be offset?
The carbon footprint of a construction site is generally between 850 and 1,000 kg of CO₂e per m², depending on the nature of the work (new or refurbishment).
These emissions can be offset by supporting certified carbon projects. This is a concrete solution for reducing the environmental footprint of construction sites and meeting growing expectations in terms of climate performance.
Why choose Green-e® Climate certified carbon credits?
Our Verra-verified and Green-e® Climate-recognized credits sector compatibility, methodological rigour and quality, guaranteeing a genuine reduction in GHG emissions (ex-post credits).
Can carbon credits be used to earn LEED® points?
Yes, carbon offsetting is a key lever for maximizing your LEED® certification score.
How much do carbon credits cost for a construction project?
The price depends on the volume required and the specifics of your project. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
When should carbon offsetting be integrated into a LEED® project?
Ideally, this should be done at the project design stage, to optimize emission reduction strategies and complement them with the necessary offsetting. However, it is also possible to purchase carbon credits once the project has been built to meet LEED® requirements.
What is the difference between Green-e® Climate-certified carbon credits and other types of credits?
Green-e® Climate does not certify carbon projects (credit production), but rather the quality of offsetting on the buyer side. It guarantees that the credits used are:
- Real, verified, and retired only once
- Traceable and transparent, with no risk of double counting
- Derived from projects whose production is already certified (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard), thus providing additional verification.
- Directly applicable to LEED® certifications.
Green-e® Climate certifies the integrity of carbon offsetting on the buyer side. It is a guarantee of credibility for organizations that want to offset their emissions seriously and responsibly.
How can I find out how many carbon credits are needed for my project?
We can help you calculate your offsetting needs according to your project and certification objectives. See our corporate carbon footprint offer.
Are our WILL carbon credits compatible with the Zero Carbon Building standard (BCZ) - Design
Will Solutions’ carbon credits meet the requirements of the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Building (ZBC) – Design standard. They enable construction projects to offset their residual emissions and meet their environmental performance targets.
About Will Solutions
Will Solutions is a leader in the voluntary carbon market, whose mission is to help organizations achieve sustainability through innovative carbon services. With over two decades of expertise, we enable events to become carbon-neutral, ensuring a greener future for all. As a B Corp-certified company, we are committed to transparency, integrity and environmental stewardship.
The Sustainable Community carbon project in Quebec, from which the Sustainable Community carbon credits originate, is based on the VM0018 methodology filed by WILL and validated by Verra.
Towards carbon-neutral LEED® buildings!
Choose the right carbon offset for your construction projects, facilitate LEED® certification for your buildings, or make your construction project carbon neutral with our Green-e® Climate-certified carbon credits.
Contact us for a personalized estimate or purchase your carbon credits directly online.
