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Why voluntary carbon offsets require more control
Alongside this—as a supplement or in place of it for unaffected companies—there is a voluntary market for carbon credits, known as the Voluntary Carbon Market. For example, those who want to improve their ecological footprint or achieve net-zero emissions in addition to internal decarbonization measures despite emissions that cannot be avoided or are very difficult to avoid, typically purchase carbon credits here for compensation.
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Why voluntary carbon offsets require more control
In addition, complementing or replacing it for unaffected companies, there is a voluntary carbon market for CO2 certificates. For example, anyone who wants to improve their ecological footprint or achieve net-zero emissions in addition to their own decarbonization measures despite emissions that cannot be avoided, or can only be avoided with great difficulty, typically acquires CO2 certificates here for compensation. One example is forest-based carbon certificates. Their aim is to prevent the deforestation of forests, reforest them, or manage them more sustainably. The goal is to offset one's own CO2 emissions or reduce the greenhouse gas CO2 worldwide. This is because trees convert carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis, retain the carbon (C) for their metabolism, and release the oxygen (O2) back into the atmosphere. However, this „storage“ is only temporary, because when the wood of the trees burns or rots, the CO2 is released again.
As demand rises, the voluntary carbon market is evolving into a fragmented market where forest-based offset credits are sold with sometimes inappropriately high offset claims and low transparency.
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Why voluntary carbon offsets require more control
In addition, complementing or replacing it for unaffected companies, there is a voluntary carbon market for CO2 certificates. For example, anyone who wants to improve their ecological footprint or achieve net-zero emissions in addition to their own decarbonization measures despite emissions that cannot be avoided, or can only be avoided with great difficulty, typically acquires CO2 certificates here for compensation. One example is forest-based carbon certificates. Their aim is to prevent the deforestation of forests, reforest them, or manage them more sustainably. The goal is to offset one's own CO2 emissions or reduce the greenhouse gas CO2 worldwide. This is because trees convert carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis, retain the carbon (C) for their metabolism, and release the oxygen (O2) back into the atmosphere. However, this „storage“ is only temporary, because when the wood of the trees burns or rots, the CO2 is released again.
As demand rises, the voluntary carbon market is evolving into a fragmented market where forest-based offset credits are sold with sometimes inappropriately high offset claims and low transparency.
Use Case by the Numbers:
The Path from LMS to Sustainable Energy Cost Optimization
MEERX has been supporting LMS GmbH on its journey toward sustainable energy cost optimization since 2022. Significant savings were already achieved at the start of the collaboration through targeted measures in lighting and heating systems. Since 2024, a combined heat and power (CHP) plant at each location has been supporting energy self-sufficiency and optimizing the annual electricity consumption of 45 GWh.
Transformation of energy procurement: From fixed-price models to strategic market integration
The decisive step: Starting January 1, 2022, MEERX replaced LMS’s fixed-price models with a flexible spot-price model within its own energy network—which includes +100 connected energy suppliers—thereby reducing energy costs by 35 % for electricityand 43 % in the gas sector over the first two years.
A Customized Hybrid Procurement Model
Flexibility is key: LMS transitioned to MEERX’s hybrid energy procurement model effective January 1, 2024. In this custom-developed system, approximately 50 % of the company’s energy needs are secured through the futures market in rolling tranches, while peak load volumes are flexibly procured via the spot market. This strategy now enables LMS to respond dynamically to market developments. As a result, the company achieves additional annual energy cost savings of 2–5 %.
Thanks to this strategic realignment, electricity and natural gas costs were nearly cut in half compared to 2021–2022. Despite rising grid fees, the MEERX strategy continues to provide significant financial relief.
Why voluntary carbon offsets require more control
In addition, complementing or replacing it for unaffected companies, there is a voluntary carbon market for CO2 certificates. For example, anyone who wants to improve their ecological footprint or achieve net-zero emissions in addition to their own decarbonization measures despite emissions that cannot be avoided, or can only be avoided with great difficulty, typically acquires CO2 certificates here for compensation. One example is forest-based carbon certificates. Their aim is to prevent the deforestation of forests, reforest them, or manage them more sustainably. The goal is to offset one's own CO2 emissions or reduce the greenhouse gas CO2 worldwide. This is because trees convert carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis, retain the carbon (C) for their metabolism, and release the oxygen (O2) back into the atmosphere. However, this „storage“ is only temporary, because when the wood of the trees burns or rots, the CO2 is released again.