Can any carbon offset provider get listed?
GG: So far, any provider that has contacted me has been included. I thought hard about this decision, since I realize any fraudster can set up a website and claim to be selling offsets. That’s one reason why I introduced the ratings, so that people can get a good indication of how trustworthy a provider is likely to be. But I won’t be surprised if I have to change this policy, if and when I discover that a provider is selling hot air. TH: What makes your project different from any other directory? GG: Aside from being the most comprehensive directory online, Carbon Catalog’s key difference is that it provides detailed information on the actual projects being funded. I’m trying to get away from the “give us your money and trust us” mindset of the industry, and want to help consumers make decisions based on where their money is going. TH: What do you think about carbon offset critics? GG: I’m all in favor of pointing out legitimate problems with offsets, and calling providers to account
