A unique collective model for climate action
The Quebec Sustainable Community (QSC), launched by Will Solutions, is a unique initiative in the field of climate action. It stands as the first aggregated project validated under methodology VM0018 and registered on the Verra platform (ID-929). The result: over 4.76 million tonnes of verified CO₂e reductions achieved between 2016 and 2024.
Each year, the QSC brings together around 1,200 micro-projects that divert waste from landfills toward more sustainable circular solutions:
- source reduction,
- recovery,
- composting,
- recycling
On average, each microproject prevents approximately 750 tonnes of CO₂e annually. Together, these initiatives demonstrate that local action creates a measurable global impact.
Methane: the fast track to climate impact
One of the main reasons these projects have such a significant impact is that they help reduce emissions of methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas.
Over a 20-year period, methane is 84 times more potent than CO₂ at trapping heat, but it remains in the atmosphere for only about ten years.
In other words, reducing methane emissions means taking swift action to curb global warming right now.
As the OECD points out:
« A rapid reduction in methane acts as a temporary brake on global warming, buying precious time in the race to carbon neutrality. »
A multiplied effect
The QSC’s emissions reductions are calculated conservatively using a 100-year global warming potential (GWP) of 25. Using this conservative approach, the project has already achieved a total reduction of 4.76 million metric tons of CO₂e.
However, when considering the actual impact of methane over 20 years (GWP20 = 84), this figure rises to nearly 16 million tons of CO₂e avoided.
This illustrates the immediate, measurable, and lasting impact of reducing methane emissions on the climate.
Global benefits, local rewards
Beyond reducing GHG emissions, tackling methane also offers significant economic benefits.
According to a study published in the journal Science (Stoerk et al., 2024), reducing global methane emissions could prevent over USD 1 trillion in climate-related damage per year by 2050, at a cost six times lower than the benefits generated.
The benefits are numerous:
- less pollution
- a lower risk of climate disruption
- greater economic gains
- and direct benefits for local communities
The Power of Community
The Quebec Sustainable Community demonstrates that bringing together microprojects can create significant change. Every action counts.
Each microproject helps divert waste from landfills and reduce methane emissions. Together, we’re turning waste into climate solutions.
Turn your intentions into action: Support local decarbonization today by purchasing carbon credits from the Sustainable Community!