Understanding Carbon Markets
Learn how Rewilda generates and validates high-integrity carbon credits through methane capture and environmental restoration.
Voluntary vs. Compliance Markets
Carbon markets trade in offsets of greenhouse gas emissions. There are two types of carbon markets: Compliance (mandatory regulated programs) and Voluntary (entities engage on their own free will).
Rewilda primarily operates in voluntary carbon markets, working with organizations that go "above and beyond" mandated emission reductions. While many voluntary market projects focus on reforestation or renewable energy, our focus on methane capture and well remediation represents a unique and high-impact approach to emissions reduction.
Our credits are overseen by leading standards organizations who set rigorous quality thresholds and verification requirements. We adhere to multiple established methodologies for marginal, abandoned, and orphaned well methane capture, ensuring the highest level of environmental integrity and transparency in measurement and verification:
What are Carbon Credits?
Carbon credits are tradable permits or certificates that give the holder the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO₂) or an equivalent amount of other greenhouse gases (tCO₂e). These credits are created and validated through strict methodologies overseen by independent third-party auditors.
In Rewilda's case, our credits come from methane capture at marginal, abandoned, and orphaned wells. While there are various types of GHGs, each credit represents the equivalent of one metric ton of CO₂. According to the EPA, methane has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 28-36 times that of CO₂ over a 100-year period, and about 81-83 times over a 20-year period, making our methane capture credits particularly valuable for immediate climate impact.
Our process involves comprehensive well remediation, including methane measurement, well plugging, and site restoration. Unlike forestry projects that face risks from fires or disease, our interventions create long-lasting emissions reductions through physical well sealing.
Why Buy Carbon Credits?
Leading companies worldwide are increasingly committing to ambitious climate goals, including Net Zero or Net Negative emissions targets. While direct emissions reductions through operational improvements remain the priority, carbon credits play a crucial role in addressing harder-to-abate emissions.
Companies purchase high-quality carbon credits to:
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Offset residual emissions while transitioning to low-carbon operations
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Meet voluntary climate commitments and ESG goals
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Demonstrate environmental leadership to stakeholders
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Support innovative climate solutions beyond their value chain
Our methane capture credits offer immediate and measurable impact, with transparent verification and long-lasting emissions reduction—making them particularly valuable for companies serious about their climate commitments.
Environmental Co-Benefits
Our projects deliver multiple environmental benefits beyond carbon reduction, aligning with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
High-Integrity Carbon Credits
Our carbon credits stand out for their exceptional quality and measurable impact. Through rigorous verification, advanced monitoring technology, and substantive physical interventions, we deliver premium credits that represent real, additional, and lasting emissions reductions.
Additionality
Our projects provide verified "additional" reductions that would not have occurred without carbon credit funding. Unlike renewable energy projects in mature markets, well remediation faces significant financial barriers that carbon finance helps overcome.
Quantification
We employ advanced measurement technologies including continuous methane monitoring and pressure testing to ensure precise emissions quantification. Our methodology follows the U.S. Department of the Interior's Methane Measurement Guidelines for orphaned wells under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Endurance
Our cement plug well-sealing process provides long-lasting methane capture. Unlike nature-based solutions that require ongoing maintenance, our interventions create a durable physical barrier designed to last for decades.
Verification
All our projects undergo rigorous third-party validation by accredited verification bodies. We maintain continuous monitoring systems and provide transparent reporting through public registries.