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Carbon Balanced by World Land Trust

A credible, nature‑led way for your business to act on climate, today

Climate change and regulation are reshaping business. In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass a net zero law, requiring all greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero by 2050. Others, including France, China and Japan, have followed with their own net zero commitments.

The last decade was the warmest on record, and the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risks Report shows environmental and climate‑related risks dominate the long‑term outlook.

At the same time, the UN confirms current national plans “fall miles short” of what is needed, cutting emissions by only 2.6 per cent by 2030 versus the 43 per cent required to keep 1.5°C within reach.

Your organisation can lead. Carbon Balanced by World Land Trust turns intent into measurable impact.

At WLT, we work only in highly biodiverse areas that are under threat from human activity, where we can ensure endangered species are protected and local communities receive the support they need to develop sustainable livelihoods, pursue educational opportunities, and play a leading role in the conservation of their land. On the ground, our partners restore degraded forests, plant new trees, and protect the well-established primary forests frequently referred to as “carbon sinks”.

WHY ACT NOW

• Regulatory momentum: Net zero frameworks and disclosure rules are tightening across major economies. Early action builds resilience and reputation.
• Escalating risk: 2023 was the hottest year on record and the warmest ten‑year period on record, with extreme weather impacts rising.
• Strategic leadership: Environmental risks account for five of the ten most severe long‑term global risks, making credible climate action a board‑level priority.
• Global gap to 1.5°C: Current national plans deliver only a 2.6 per cent cut by 2030 versus the 43 per cent required, so private‑sector action is critical.

WHY CARBON BALANCED WITH WLT

World Land Trust is an international conservation charity founded in 1989. We work with trusted local partners to protect and restore the world’s most biodiverse and threatened habitats, delivering climate mitigation and benefits for people and wildlife.

Launched in 2005, our Carbon Balanced programme gives businesses a rigorous, transparent pathway to address their environmental impact in line with best practice. The approach prioritises protecting and restoring tropical forests, among the most powerful natural carbon sinks, and is guided by in‑house experts and our independent Conservation Advisory Panel. Any profit from Carbon Balanced is reinvested into conservation.

WHAT SETS OUR PROJECTS APART

• Certified to recognised international standards
• Follow robust methodologies with continuous monitoring and strict verification
• Credits are issued once and never double counted, as they are retired on a public registry
• Deliver real, additional, measurable and permanent impact aligned with SBTs, NBS and SDGs
• Support nature‑based climate solutions that benefit communities, biodiversity and your sustainability goals

PROVEN IMPACT

As of October 2024, over 610,000 tonnes of CO₂e have been mitigated through Carbon Balanced projects, unlocking more than £2.5 million for conservation.

We focus only on highly biodiverse areas under threat from human activity, ensuring endangered species are protected and local communities receive the support they need to develop sustainable livelihoods, pursue educational opportunities and lead conservation of their land.