Question 1

What is carbon insetting?

Accepted Answer

A carbon inset is a verified emissions reduction that happens inside your own supply chain — not a payment to someone else's project. When your materials are recovered, certified by an independent third party, and returned to the economy through a documented chain of custody, that is an inset. It belongs to you and only you.

Question 2

How is insetting different from offsetting?

Accepted Answer

Carbon offsets fund external projects unrelated to your supply chain and face significant fraud and quality concerns. Carbon insets are verified reductions inside your own supply chain, Intertek certified and GHG Protocol compliant. Offsets are a one-time cost with no ongoing return. Insets are ongoing verified assets that generate multiple returns.

Question 3

What is EPR and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates are now active in 7+ US states, with fees reaching over $1.00 per pound on certain plastics. EPR shifts the cost of waste management to producers and brands. Companies without verified recycling programs face direct fee exposure and compliance risk.

Question 4

Who does Decarbon Financial work with?

Accepted Answer

Decarbon Financial works at the intersection of four ecosystems: Venues, Resorts, and Retailers who generate recyclable material; Manufacturers who need verified recycled feedstock; Brands whose names are on the packaging; and Haulers, MRFs, and Mills that move and process material through the supply chain.

The Decarbon Ledger

Carbon Insetting: The Strategy That Makes Your Supply Chain Pay for Its Own Decarbonization