Ex-post credits, like those from the Pivot Forest Project, ensure that CO₂ emissions are already offset when you buy. These credits are verified and issued only after the project is implemented, delivering immediate and reliable climate impact.
By contrast, ex-ante credits are sold before any action occurs, such as before trees are planted. Carbon neutrality in these cases might take decades to achieve and depends on long-term project success.

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), managed by Verra, sets the global benchmark for carbon credit certification. It ensures every project delivers measurable and additional emission reductions without harming local communities. As a leader in forestry and land-use protocols, VCS guarantees trustworthy, impactful climate solutions.

Learn more: Verra - Verified Carbon Standard

Carbon offsetting is based on the principle that a specific amount of GHG emissions emitted in one place can be "offset" by reducing or sequestering an equivalent amount of GHG elsewhere. To mitigate the impact of unavoidable emissions, buyers pay an organization to reduce GHG emissions on their behalf by investing in offset projects, such as purchasing carbon offset credits.

With ex-post credits, voluntary market buyers are assured that the carbon has already been captured or reduced in a measurable and verified way, eliminating the uncertainty associated with ex-ante projects. This approach mitigates risks related to potential natural disasters, such as fires, disease, or other events that could compromise projects like tree plantations. We believe that Ex-post credits (like ours) therefore provide an immediate, reliable, and lasting climate impact.

The Parc de l’Orignal Blanc spans a breathtaking 3,250-acre, offering unparalleled immersion in nature with its vast forests and serene natural lakes. Located just one hour from Montreal in Argenteuil Regional County Municipality, it is a short 15-minute drive from the charming town of Lachute, QC.

Read more about Phase I of the associated land development project here : https://www.parcdelorignalblanc.com/

L’Orignal Blanc boasts a thriving biodiversity, home to majestic wildlife such as moose and white-tailed deer, as well as an array of bird species like wild turkey and ruffed grouse. Its lush forests feature iconic Canadian trees, including sugar maple, white pine, red oak, yellow birch, white ash, american basswood and eastern hemlock, creating a rich and harmonious ecosystem.