Be Part of the
Largest
Indigenous-Owned,
Forest Based
Carbon Project
in Canada
Be Part of the Largest
Indigenous-Owned,
Forest Based Carbon
Project in Canada
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INDIGENOUS-LED CLIMATE ACTION
Carbon Offsets that Protect First Nations Lands and Support Communities
Great Bear Carbon (GBC) runs the first Indigenous-owned carbon offset project in Canada. Dedicated to protecting the Great Bear Rainforest—one of the world's largest remaining intact rainforests—GBC's shareholders are the Coastal First Nations, who have cared for these lands for millennia.
When you purchase Great Bear carbon credits, you support conservation efforts that align with the stewardship values of Coastal Nations including Gitga’at, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo, Metlakatla, Nuxalk, Old Massett, Skidegate, Wuikinuxv, and Haida Nation. Together, we can safeguard Indigenous lands and ecosystems for future generations.



CLIMATE & CONSERVATION
Sustainability Efforts Through Carbon Offsets
GBC's carbon offset projects protect some of the world's most pristine forests while upholding Indigenous stewardship principles. Purchasing Great Bear Carbon offsets supports sustainable land management and climate resilience. With a majority of proceeds going to Coastal Nations' stewardship, these projects help preserve ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure long-term environmental health along Canada's Pacific coastline.
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A STEWARDSHIP & RECONCILIATION PARTNER
Why Choose GBC?
GBC runs the largest Indigenous-owned forest carbon project in Canada. Top international organizations verify our carbon offsets, so you can trust they make a real impact. When you buy Great Bear Carbon offsets, the benefits flow directly to First Nations communities, supporting Coastal Nations and their conservation efforts.
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THE GREAT BEAR FOREST CARBON PROJECT
Our Portfolio
Great Bear Carbon manages forest carbon projects that protect the ecological and cultural integrity of the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. These projects are grandfathered under British Columbia’s Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) and generate high-integrity carbon offsets that directly support Indigenous stewardship, conservation, and sustainable economic opportunities.
The Great Bear (North and Central-Mid Coast) Forest Carbon Project operates across the northern and central mid-coast of British Columbia, supporting Indigenous-led land-use planning and conservation within Coastal First Nations territories. The Great Bear (Haida Gwaii) Forest Carbon Project is governed by the Council of the Haida Nation, ensuring carbon finance aligns with Haida values and long-term stewardship priorities.
Revenue from these projects funds vital initiatives such as forestry planning, marine and biodiversity management, and investment in sustainable industries—including renewable energy, tourism, shellfish aquaculture, and non-timber forest products. By purchasing carbon offsets from the Great Bear Forest Carbon Projects, buyers contribute to a globally recognized conservation effort that safeguards ancient forests, upholds Indigenous rights, and supports resilient communities.

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BENEFITS FOR THE FUTURE
Co-Benefits in the Great Bear Rainforest
Great Bear Carbon offers more than emission offsets. GBC carbon offsets help safeguard biodiversity, foster economic development, and uphold the cultural values of Coastal Nations. This holistic approach ensures that the land and its people thrive for generations.