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The Biosphere Credit Standard™ (BCS™) is an integrated nature-based assessment and credit system developed by OurOffset Nonprofit LLC that goes beyond traditional carbon standards.

Its purpose is to support projects that improve biosphere conditions in a scientifically grounded, credible and tradable format.

The system simultaneously focuses on ecological, climate protection and social impacts, and is suitable for both evaluating and supporting new conservation projects and sustainable land use practices.

BCS™ Key Focus Areas:

1. Biodiversity and Ecological Diversity

Species richness, presence of endemic and endangered species
Functional and genetic diversity
Ecological network roles (e.g., pollinators, keystone species)

2. Carbon Sequestration and Climate Protection

Soil carbon and biomass-based CO₂ absorption
Land-use change (LUC) analyses, scenario-based comparison
Integration of CH₄ and N₂O impacts

3. Ecosystem Integrity

Habitat continuity, landscape ecological connections
Resistance to natural disturbances
Ecosystem services such as water retention, soil regeneration

4. Local Community Benefits and Social Acceptance

Community engagement, decision-making and social impact
Education, job creation, SDG alignment
Participatory monitoring and feedback

5. Scientific Monitoring and Evaluation

Field and remote sensing data collection (e.g., drone, Sentinel, NDVI)
Soil analysis, eDNA and microbial activity
Modeled values based on validated sources (IPCC, FAO, COMET-Planner)

6. Credit Generation and Assessment Model

Multi-dimensional “hectare-year” based assessment
Weighted scoring and multipliers: species protection, carbon, social impact
Transparent, auditable calculation system

7. International Compliance and Compatibility

Alignment with IUCN, IPBES, IPCC, CBD, LDN, TNFD/SBTN, CSRD/ESRS
VCM compatibility (Verra, Gold Standard)

8. Verification and Auditing

Independent verification bodies (VVB)
BCS™ Registry: tokenization, record-keeping, transparency
Loss reserve, protection against duplication

What can the Biosphere Credit Standard™ (BCS™) be used for?

Generating BCS™ Credits and Carbon Credits from nature-based projects

Certification of ecosystem restoration and conservation projects

Supporting ESG/CSRD compliance

Evaluation of sustainability projects with social impact

Detailed documentation and methodology available here:

Professional Validation and International Recognition

OurOffset Nonprofit LLC has been regularly featured since 2015 in the world’s most comprehensive carbon market report, the State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets, where it is mentioned alongside global players such as CO₂Logic, ClimatePartner or Pachama. This confirms that:

- we are a recognized and tracked participant in the VCM,
- we operate with regular market reporting,
- we transparently mediate carbon credits.

The credits mediated by OurOffset are issued according to international standards such as Plan Vivo, QFPS or Social Carbon, and represent serial-numbered, certified units with “retired” status after use. The certificates comply with carbon market guidelines of IPCC, UNFCCC, ISO 14064, PAS 2060.

As a European Union nonprofit, OurOffset aims to make credible carbon offsetting accessible to smaller players and to establish climate commitment practices on proper professional foundations – both at individual and corporate levels.

“OurOffset Nonprofit LLC participates long-term and reliably in operating the voluntary carbon market, being a recognized player in the international VCM ecosystem. OurOffset’s carbon neutrality certificates represent standardized, traceable and professionally validated compensation solutions.”

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We believe transparency is a hallmark of strong markets, and that accessible, reliable information about pricing, regulation, science and other market-relevant issues can help grow markets, catalyze new ways of thinking, and stimulate the creation of new markets along with the policies and infrastructure needed to support them. OurOffset Nonprofit LLC is financially supported by various organizations, private individuals, private foundations, and companies active in investment and various ecosystem services.