BUYING CARBON CREDITS
Invest directly in carbon credits with Will Solutions and make a concrete commitment to tackling the climate crisis, but it also provides a unique opportunity for companies to strengthen their market position. As a company, you have the power to offset your greenhouse gas emissions while participating in global reduction projects. With our expertise, we guide you every step of the way, ensuring a responsible and effective approach.
Premium, Local, VCS-Certified Carbon Credits!
Choosing premium, local, VCS-certified carbon credits is a crucial step in ensuring reliable and responsible emission reductions. Learn how these credits can support your commitments while making a positive impact on local communities and the environment.
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1 - The Project
Contribute to Canada’s first and only Verra-verified cluster project. The Sustainable Community unites more than 160 SMEs, NPOs and municipalities that are reducing their emissions here in Quebec.
This project simplifies decarbonization for small ecological projects, accelerating and pooling the fight against climate change. Accessible and with no up-front costs, it offers companies a turnkey solution for decarbonizing quickly and efficiently. Our project is a veritable climate hive. Together, we’re stronger!
The environmental impact is at the heart of every initiative we support, ensuring that each project has a lasting positive effect on both the environment and local communities.
2 - Premium Carbon Credits
Our carbon credits are local, verified and derived from real reductions.
100% Quebec-based, they create jobs and improve air quality. VCS-certified by Verra, they ensure integrity and trust between buyers and developers. They promote the transformation of infrastructures and support innovation.
The project also operates in a territory with a stable environmental and geopolitical context. With 70% of credits coming from methane reduction projects, they support green projects and have positive impacts on 6 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3 - Project Results
Since 2012 :
🔗+160 local project developers registered
⛏️+2500 microprojects developed
🍃+9.5 million tonnes of GHGs reduced and quantified (equivalent to 280,000 cars taken off the road)
💵+2.1 million CAD returned in carbon revenues to project developers, by 2023
🏭 13 participating business sectors
80% of revenues are dedicated to project developers
Renowned Companies Trust Us for their Carbon Offsetting Commitments
What the Buyer Gets
🏗️ Build a premium carbon portfolio
📊Volume, quality and transparency: make no compromises!
🔒 Choose credits with guaranteed (non-estimated) reductions
✅ Acquire credits that meet the 5 conditions set by industry bodies (additionality, permanence, conservative estimate, single counting, benefits)
📅 Secure your carbon porfolio today via multi-year contracts
🤝 Implement your ESG policy and carbon disclosure with peace of mind, thanks to a trusted partner!
What our Buyers like about our Sustainable Community Carbon Project
💡Green innovation: our project supports innovation by local communities and entrepreneurs. As a bundled carbon project, the Sustainable Community is also an innovation in itself, and one of the rare large-scale projects in Canada.
🏭 Decarbonizing the economy and SMEs: The Sustainable Community has over 160 SMEs developing and maintaining sustainable practices.
📊 Efficiency and concrete impacts: Participate in the success of over 2,500 microprojects from 13 different economic sectors. Already 9.5 million tonnes of GHGs reduced and quantified!
🏷️ Verra Certification: Carbon credits certified under Verra’s VCS program.
🧘♀️ Zero risk: Don’t worry! Our project generates credits ex-post, through reductions at source. This means that the GHG reductions associated with each carbon credit are guaranteed, measured and verified. No carbon credits are estimated at Will Solutions.
📏 Standards and integrity: using ISO standards, our calculations are triple-checked: by Will Solutions, by an external independent verifier (VVB) and finally by Verra.
⚖️ Fair redistribution: by returning 80% of our sales revenues to our Sustainable Community members who are the initiators of GHG reduction projects. Will Solutions retains a 20% margin for its services.
❄️ The snowball effect: via our unique turnkey group project, we accelerate the green transition of SMEs and help extend the global fight against climate change to as many people as possible. It’s a virtuous circle.
⏮️ Continuity and credibility: Will Solutions has been a carbon expert since 2007, is B Corp certified and has tangible results since 2012. We’re proud of our continuity and the expertise we’ve acquired over the years.
📢 Transparent carbon disclosure: All project documentation is public and verifiable at all times.
How to choose your carbon credits to reach net zero or carbon neutrality?
Reaching your net-zero or carbon neutrality goals requires careful consideration when choosing carbon credits. This video provides key insights on how to make informed decisions, ensuring both an environmental impact and the credibility of your actions. Learn how to align your carbon credit purchases with your sustainability commitments.
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A proactive solution for committed companies
Choose voluntary carbon credits to show your commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Will Solutions carbon credits give you access to innovative entrepreneurial initiatives in renewable energy, energy efficiency and waste optimization. From quality to compliance to transparency, Will Solutions takes care of everything!
Your commitment through the purchase of carbon credits is not only an act for the environment and society, but also a powerful lever for your brand image and the satisfaction of your stakeholders. You’ll achieve your carbon neutrality objectives while supporting local ecological projects.
Climate impact of voluntary carbon credits
Acquiring voluntary carbon credits from Will Solutions enables your company to offset a specific quantity of emissions, measured in tonnes of CO2. By opting for these credits, you demonstrate a proactive commitment to actions that help combat the climate crisis and reduce GHG emissions. This concrete, proven and measured commitment will also serve you in your carbon disclosure, ESG policy and corporate communications, by providing evidence that is both factual and tangible.
Will Solutions offers a portfolio of carbon credits that are:
Local
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We’re proud to support local, 100% Canadian carbon projects, creating numerous virtuous local effects: job creation, air quality, energy independence, regional expertise
Verified
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Our credits are verified by the VCS-certified registrar VERRA. The registrar creates trust between the buyer and the project developer by ensuring the integrity of the carbon credits. Verra is the world’s leading carbon registrar.
From GHG reductions
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All our carbon credits come from emission reductions or avoidance at source (guaranteed, non-anticipated GHG reductions). To find out more, read our article on the 3 main types of carbon credits.
Efficient
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+70% of our carbon credits come from methane avoidance projects, a gas with a warming potential 80x greater than Co2 in the first 20 years. Its reduction is therefore essential!
Community-based
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The projects are carried out by almost 100 Canadian SMEs, NPOs and municipalities making an innovative green transition!
Innovative
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Carbon projects contributing to innovation, high technology and infrastructure transformation are generally more popular than natural projects. Will Solutions exclusively includes innovative projects related to energy conversion, waste management optimization and energy efficiency.
Recent
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Our carbon credit inventory includes vintages between 2010 and 2019. Would you like to buy credits from a specific year? Contact us now!
Stable
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As a northern hemisphere project, it operates in an area with high environmental standards and with a stable and transparent geopolitical context, greatly reducing cyclical risks.
Enhanced
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Each carbon credit has co-benefits on 6 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17)
Build your Carbon Porfolio and reach your Climate Goals with Will Solutions !
Simplify your carbon credit purchasing with Will Solutions
Will Solutions makes your purchase of carbon credits transparent and accessible. Here are the recommended steps for acquiring credits efficiently:
1. Analyze your emissions: If you haven’t already done so, we recommend that you measure your company’s emissions to determine the number of credits needed to reach your carbon neutrality or net zero objectives. If you have a simple contribution target, this step is not necessary;
2. Support a carbon project unique in Canada: The Sustainable Community cluster project combines innovation, mutualization, locality and multi-sectoral reductions so that local SMEs can decarbonize their emissions ambitiously, consistently and sustainably over time. All microprojects go beyond current practices. The IPCC has also defined reducing emissions at source as the priority project type, over and above sequestration projects such as tree planting or forest conservation;
3. Be at peace: book a meeting with our carbon credit advisors so that they can understand your offsetting objectives and guide you towards the best strategy. The Sustainable Community project documentation is publicly available and transparent. All GHG reductions are guaranteed and non-estimated (ex-post carbon credits).
4. Finalize your purchase: Finalize your purchase online or with one of our advisors, if you wish to purchase large volumes. Our system ensures detailed public documentation for each credit, guaranteeing traceability and validity.
We’ve structured this process to ensure that every purchase makes an accurate, meaningful and verifiable contribution to your sustainability efforts. This gives you total peace of mind about the legitimacy and impact of your carbon credits. With Will Solutions, it’s common practice to guarantee transparency and accountability at every step.
Will Solutions: More than just Carbon Credits
The integrity of every carbon credit we offer is essential. At Will Solutions, we are committed to ensuring the transparency and verifiability of our credits, guaranteeing that every tonne of CO2 offset truly supports effective environmental projects. We adhere to strict international standards to ensure that your contribution to voluntary offsetting has a real and beneficial impact in the fight against the climate crisis.
Carbon credits that work locally!
Your company’s involvement with Solutions Will’s voluntary carbon credits has a direct positive effect on the climate and on local entrepreneurs.
These projects go far beyond offsetting GHG emissions; they promote the development of clean technologies, create local jobs and improve quality of life. Your contribution supports initiatives such as the transition to renewable energies, renovation for sustainable buildings and infrastructure, and the recovery and reclamation of complex residual materials.
Still curious? Check out our blog post on 5 reasons to buy local and support the local economy.
« Thanks to Will Solutions and their support, we have transformed our fleet of delivery vehicles into a carbon-neutral business. It is thanks to the purchase of carbon credits that St Hubert is once again able to position itself as a leader in the restaurant industry […]. »
Josée Vaillancourt, Director, Communications and St-Hubert Foundation
« Thanks to Will Solutions and their support, we have transformed our fleet of delivery vehicles into a carbon-neutral business. It is thanks to the purchase of carbon credits that St Hubert is once again able to position itself as a leader in the restaurant industry […] ».
Denyse Rémillard, Vice-Rector, Administration and Sustainable Development
“The University of Sherbrooke is proud to encourage Quebec projects such as Sustainable Community of Quebec offered by Will Solutions in achieving its carbon neutrality.“
Reinvent your ESG impact with Will Solutions
Choosing Will Solutions means opting for a partner who not only understands the nuances of voluntary carbon offsetting, but is also committed to a global ecological transition.
By investing in voluntary carbon credits, you are taking part in an advanced environmental strategy that not only reinforces your commitment to sustainability, but also enriches your corporate social responsibility.
Our approach ensures that your contributions in carbon credits contribute to tangible positive changes for the environment and for the local communities involved. At Solutions Will, we’ve been with you every step of the way, for over 10 years.
Contact us today to find out how your actions can not only meet environmental standards, but also turn your commitment into tangible results for your company and the world.
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YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL AND WOULD LIKE TO OFFSET YOUR EMISSIONS?
Carbon Credits FAQ
How do I calculate the number of credits I need to offset my emissions?
To obtain an accurate, reliable and official emissions assessment, we strongly advise using a specialized service provider such as WILL. We assess your GHG emissions (scopes 1, 2 and 3) and determine the exact number of credits needed to offset your residual emissions. This gives you visibility of your emissions and a precise calculation to help you achieve your climate objectives.
How do you guarantee the integrity of the Sustainable Community group project to buyers?
The Sustainable Community project is built on a solid, transparent foundation that guarantees buyers credible, high-impact carbon credits:
🛠️ Verified methodology: we use the VM0018 methodology verified by Verra, internationally recognized for its rigor and integrity criteria.
📋 Registered and active project: our Sustainable Community project (VCS-929) has been active since 2012 and is listed in the Verra public register, accessible online. For greater transparency, we also make our register public on our own website.
🔬 Rigorous MRV process: we ensure a structured Monitoring, Reporting and Verification process for the entire project to guarantee the accuracy of reported and certified annual GHG reductions and their compliance with the latest quality requirements.
🔄 Total traceability: all our carbon credits are sold exclusively for their final withdrawal, preventing any resale or double-counting, and the full and exclusive property of the buyer.
📊 Transparency: the online register on the Verra and Will Solutions websites enables information and transactions to be consulted.
✅ Proven results: resources and case studies are available on request to demonstrate the tangible impact of our projects.
🤝 Local partnership: we collaborate directly with Quebec-based organizations, guaranteeing on-the-ground follow-up and flawless execution adapted to demanding local regulations.
📈 Validated innovation: Sustainable Communities is the world’s first grouped agglomeration of small projects validated by Verra, proof of our expertise and vision.
With WILL, you invest in carbon credits that combine rigor, innovation, transparency and integrity in Quebec.
How can I be sure of the quality of the carbon credits I buy?
Our Sustainable Community cluster project is a verified, transparent and high-quality project, as seen above.
Will Solutions’ Sustainable Community makes the voluntary carbon market accessible to SMEs, overcoming financial and technological barriers. The aim? To make decarbonization simple, smart and participatory for small players. Our solution fills a sectoral void, creating a snowball effect: each low-carbon project feeds a virtuous circle for the environment, the local economy and sustainable development.
Secondly, our carbon credits meet general and international quality criteria on the voluntary carbon market, namely:
🔒 Permanence: reductions are sustainable over time. At WILL, they all come from reductions at source, and are therefore guaranteed.
➕ Additionality: our Sustainable Community group project is a participatory innovation that unlocks access to the voluntary market for small businesses and organizations. The Sustainable Community is therefore a source of carbon knowledge, recurring and additional carbon revenues. We validate each member’s green project through a proven methodology, verifying the overcoming of common practices and barriers to climate action.
🔄 Single Counting: each credit is traceable and sold only once. All our credits are sold for final withdrawal. This means you become the sole owner of each carbon credit purchased.
📉 Conservative estimation: conservative methodologies to guarantee integrity. Our calculation methods are conservative, ensuring that 1 carbon credit is at least equivalent to 1 tonne of CO2 equivalent.
🤍 Co-benefits: With WILL, you also support unique co-benefits. Tackling capital flight, industry & infrastructure innovation, city & community sustainability, responsible consumption & production, reducing inequality, improving air quality, supporting local sustainable know-how and creating eco-responsible partnerships.
What types of projects are supported by your carbon credits?
Our carbon credits come from innovative ecological projects carried out by SMEs, NPOs and small municipalities in Quebec and Ontario. The 3 main areas of supported projects are renewable energies, energy efficiency and waste management. Here are a few examples:
♻️🌳 Matériaux Spécialisés Louiseville: recovery of biomass residues into 100% recycled and recyclable wood fiber panels.
🔄 Recyc PHP: Valorizes complex industrial hygiene product rejects by transforming them into reusable fibers, plastics and absorbent products.
👨🌾 Prévost City: A pioneer in environmental action, it has transformed its sewage sludge into agricultural fertilizer, thereby reducing landfill waste.
🔌 Outfitter Fer à Cheval: Transitioned from oil heating to electricity with the installation of a new power line.
🔥 Boisaco: Installation of a biomass kettle to reduce emissions and fossil fuel consumption.
🚜⚡ PG Flooring: Replacement of propane-powered carts with electric models, eliminating almost 100% of emissions.
🥛♻️ Laurier Mirors: Recovery of glass residues to manufacture reflective paints, reducing energy and emissions.
With the Sustainable Community, your purchases directly support these local initiatives with strong environmental, social and economic impact.
Can carbon credits help me achieve my carbon-neutral or net-zero objectives?
Absolutely. Carbon credits allow you to offset residual emissions after reducing your emissions as much as possible. Thanks to WILL carbon credits and Sustainable Community projects, you can benefit from concrete, local support to achieve your climate objectives, while contributing to initiatives with a strong positive impact.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount to purchase?
Yes, but we offer great flexibility:
- Minimum: 1 carbon credit, to enable everyone to take action, even on a small budget.
- Maximum: as much as your commitment and our carbon inventory allow!
With WILL, whether you’re a small business or a large organization, we have solutions tailored to your climate ambitions.
Will Solutions, your trusted carbon partner!