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PROTECT FORESTS & INVEST DIRECTLY IN COASTAL FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES
The Great Bear Forest Carbon Project
The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the world's last large, intact coastal temperate rainforests. Stretching across 6.4 million hectares on British Columbia’s northern coast, it contributes to carbon absorption on a massive scale. This landscape is home to diverse wildlife, including the rare Spirit Bear.
First Nations communities have protected and cared for this rainforest for over 14,000 years. What makes the Great Bear Rainforest truly special is its role as a globally recognized model for conservation and sustainable resource management. By purchasing Great Bear Carbon offsets, individuals and companies support conserving this environment and the communities that protect it.
CARBON OFFSETS FOR VALUES-DRIVEN BUSINESSES
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Industries
We Serve
The Great Bear Forest Carbon Project is Canada's first Indigenous-owned carbon offset project and the largest forest-based carbon initiative of its kind in the country.
As both broker and manager, GBC provides businesses access to high-quality carbon offsets that directly support Indigenous-led conservation efforts. Our projects are grounded in Indigenous knowledge, ensuring economic benefits go directly to First Nations communities. We align with businesses committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring our carbon offsets reflect Indigenous values and long-term sustainability goals.
SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
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Offset your
Business Emissions
GBC negotiates agreements with government agencies and businesses of all sizes, helping them achieve sustainability goals through high-quality carbon offsets from the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project. Organizations can purchase Great Bear Carbon offsets to meet requirements under the BC Compliance Market for the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) and voluntary market commitments. These offsets support climate action, enhance corporate reputation, and contribute to Reconciliation with Coastal First Nations communities. Our brokerage services ensure you receive verified offsets that align with your company's environmental and social responsibility goals.
INDIVIDUAL CLIMATE ACTION
Offset Your Personal Carbon Footprint
Individuals can also help protect the Great Bear Rainforest with carbon offsets. By purchasing Great Bear Carbon offsets, you offset the carbon emissions from activities like driving, air travel, and more. Each offset directly supports Indigenous-led conservation efforts, helping to protect the Great Bear Rainforest and the communities that rely on it. Taking action to reduce your carbon footprint has a ripple effect, contributing to the long-term health of the environment and the Coastal Nations.
BUY OFFSETS WITH PURPOSE
Purchase
Carbon Offsets
GBC offers a straightforward process for purchasing carbon offsets. Whether you're a business or an individual, we can help you with your purchase of carbon offsets. Each offset unit is unique and retired upon purchase to ensure transparency and prevent reselling. Support climate action while promoting Indigenous stewardship and contributing to developing a sustainable conservation economy.
Common Offset Credit Questions
Learn more about how the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project works and why it matters with these frequently asked questions:
A: Carbon offsets are a practical way to balance out the carbon dioxide emissions you produce. By supporting projects that reduce or capture carbon, like the Great Bear Forest project, you can offset your emissions and contribute to climate action.
A: Investing in carbon offsets can help you reach your environmental goals, enhance your reputation with customers, and align with the values of eco-conscious employees. Before buying offsets, reducing your emissions as much as possible, such as using renewable energy or limiting travel, is important. Then, use Great Bear Carbon offsets to cover the emissions that are harder to eliminate.
A: Once you have assessed your carbon footprint, tell us how many tons you need. We will issue an invoice and retire your purchase (mark it as sold) on the BC Carbon Registry for full transparency.
A: Forest carbon projects help the environment in two main ways. First, trees in the forest store carbon dioxide (CO2) in their trunks, leaves, and roots, so conserving these forests prevents CO2 from building up in the atmosphere. Second, avoiding logging and associated machinery use reduces greenhouse gas emissions further.
A: The Great Bear Forest Carbon Project is Canada’s first Indigenous-owned carbon offset initiative and the largest forest-based project of its kind. It’s verified under British Columbia's Forest Carbon Offset Protocol (FCOP), recognized by Verra, a leading global standard for carbon offset projects. This ensures the generation of high-quality and reliable offsets. The project also uniquely integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge with scientific practices, setting it apart from other initiatives.
A: EBM is a holistic approach to managing land and water that considers the entire ecosystem—plants, animals, people, and the environment. In the Great Bear Carbon Forest projects, EBM blends modern science with Indigenous knowledge to maintain ecological balance while allowing sustainable resource use.
A: To estimate your carbon footprint, you can use a variety of carbon calculators available online. Search for "carbon footprint calculator" or "business emissions calculator" in your preferred search engine. Many tools allow you to input details like fuel consumption, electricity usage, and waste output to estimate your emissions accurately. Look for calculators provided by reputable organizations, such as environmental NGOs or government agencies, to ensure reliable results.
A: Purchasing offsets from the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project supports the protection of the forest while investing in local First Nations communities. The revenue funds economic development, conservation efforts, and stewardship programs, empowering Indigenous communities to lead sustainable initiatives.
A: Great Bear Carbon offsets are bought by companies and organizations that share the values of the First Nations communities involved. These buyers are often committed to sustainability and protecting the environment.
A: Carbon offsets from the Great Bear Forest are validated and verified to meet rigorous quality and reliability standards. The validation process ensures that the project design, methodologies, and goals comply with approved protocols before implementation. Once the project is operational, verification involves audits by reputable organizations like KPMG, Stantec, and Standard Carbon to confirm that the offsets are being generated as promised. These verification reports are publicly available on the BC Carbon Registry, providing complete transparency and confidence for buyers.
