The right way to take climate action
For any organisation wishing to join World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme, this is the standard we expect. Credible climate action requires clarity, accountability and commitment. By following this approach, you ensure your organisation’s efforts are robust, transparent and aligned with best practice. This is how responsible businesses measure, reduce and balance their impact.
MEASURE
Accurately measure the emissions your organisation is directly and indirectly responsible for. A reliable footprint is the foundation of meaningful climate action.
WLT provides a straightforward auditing process suitable for organisations of all sizes. If you choose to balance your emissions with us, this audit is free aside from a one‑off joining fee to access the Carbon Calculator. We also accept carbon footprints produced by qualified third‑party auditors. Once complete, you can choose to balance all or part of your verified emissions through WLT.
REDUCE
Reduce your emissions at the source through efficiency improvements, operational changes, renewable energy, and long‑term transformation across your business.
Every organisation, regardless of size, has opportunities to cut emissions. To support you, we have compiled 10 practical actions to help drive significant emissions reductions across your operations and supply chain.
BALANCE
Balance your unavoidable residual emissions by supporting the protection and restoration of carbon‑rich habitats.
World Land Trust offers cost‑effective, responsibly priced carbon credits through both self‑certified and third‑party certified Carbon Balanced projects. By choosing these credits, you help safeguard threatened ecosystems, support local communities and deliver measurable climate impact.
AUDIT PROCESS

What’s the process and how do I use the Carbon Calculator?
A simple journey from data to climate impact
- Gather your activity data
Collect key information for a recent 12‑month reporting period to define your carbon footprint. - Access your Carbon Calculator login
After signing your Carbon Balanced agreement and paying your joining fee, WLT will send you a unique login. - Enter your data into the Carbon Calculator
Add your Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 activity data. The calculator follows the GHG Protocol and generates your footprint automatically. - Review your carbon footprint
Download your detailed footprint report in tCO₂e and identify your highest‑impact areas. - Carbon Balance your unavoidable emissions
Choose to balance all or part of your footprint. WLT will confirm your results and provide a bespoke Carbon Balanced quote.
What you can expect
- A clear, step‑by‑step process
- A comprehensive carbon footprint report
- Guidance on reduction opportunities
- Verified options to balance unavoidable emissions