Guide

How to align your carbon offsetting with the Oxford Principles

How businesses can strengthen their climate strategy by aligning carbon offsetting with the Oxford Principles.

Oxford principles
Introduction

The Oxford Principles are now the global benchmark for credible, science-based carbon offsetting.
This practical guide explains how aligning your offsetting strategy with the Oxford Principles strengthens your net-zero roadmap, reduces greenwashing risk, and builds commercial advantage.

Download the free guide to
  • Understand the four Oxford Principles for Net-Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting

  • Learn how to design a dynamic, future-proof carbon credit portfolio

  • See how leading organisations are applying the Principles in practice

  • Explore how Oxford-aligned strategies reduce financial, regulatory, and reputational risk

Why the Oxford Principles matter

As scrutiny of corporate climate claims increases, credible offsetting has become a business essential - not a “nice-to-have”. The Oxford Principles, developed by the University of Oxford, define what good looks like for businesses funding carbon projects responsibly.

By following this framework, your organisation can:

  • Strengthen investor and stakeholder confidence

  • Future-proof its climate commitments against evolving standards

  • Access early-mover advantage in the high-quality removals market

What’s inside the guide

✔ A clear breakdown of the four Oxford Principles
Learn what they mean for real-world business strategy and how to apply them.

✔ Business benefits of Oxford-aligned offsetting
Discover how credible climate action drives growth, reputation, and resilience.

✔ Practical roadmap for building your portfolio
Step-by-step guidance on how to shift from carbon avoidance to removals.

✔ Case studies from Ecologi partners
See how organisations like Public Digital and Bytes Technology Group are leading the way.

Who it’s for
  • Sustainability, ESG, and net-zero leads

  • Finance and procurement teams purchasing carbon credits

  • Senior decision-makers developing long-term climate strategies

  • Communications and investor-relations teams

Download our guide