What is a carbon credit exchange? Will it be like stocks, open to everyone? As an individual, can I purchase carbon credits through a carbon credit exchange and claim carbon neutrality? 1. What does the Taiwan "Carbon Credit" exchange trade? You may have heard of carbon trading markets abroad, but these trading entities are divided into two types: carbon emission allowances and carbon offset credits. Taiwan has not yet implemented a total emission control system, so the "Carbon Credit Exchange," established on August 7th, will be limited to voluntary emission reductions, or carbon offset credits. With a trading platform, it will be easier for everyone to understand the supply and demand of carbon credits and provide more choices. 2. Can the trees I plant at home be exchanged for carbon credits? How many carbon credits can I earn by purchasing an electric car and planting a certain number of trees? Can I also earn carbon credits by planting trees at home? Carbon credits are identified based on strict standards and scientific evidence. Domestically, to obtain carbon credits, one must adopt a methodology approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and align with international standards, including measurable, reportable, and verifiable (MRV principle) as well as being additive, conservative, permanent, avoiding harm, and avoiding double counting. Only after passing the review of the Environmental Protection Agency and a third-party verification agency can carbon credits be obtained. 3. What are the business projects of the carbon rights exchange? The three major business projects of China's carbon rights exchange are: 1. Domestic carbon rights trading 2. Foreign carbon rights trading 3. Carbon consulting and education and promotion In the initial stage, carbon consulting and education and training business will take precedence. What everyone is most looking forward to is the domestic and foreign
