Buyer Guide

Complete guide to purchasing and retiring carbon credits

CredoCarbon Platform
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Getting Started

1

Create Your Account

Navigate to /buyer/signup and complete registration. Choose Individual or Corporate account type based on your needs.

2

Verify Your Identity

Complete KYC verification by submitting required documents. Corporate accounts need business registration documents.

3

Fund Your Wallet

Add funds to your wallet using available payment methods. Your balance will be used for credit purchases.

4

Start Browsing

Access the marketplace at /dashboard/buyer/marketplace to explore available carbon credits.

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Dashboard Overview

📦 Portfolio

View your total holdings, credit distribution by project type, and portfolio value over time.

💳 Wallet

Manage your balance, view transaction history, add funds, and track all credit movements.

📜 Orders

Track active purchase orders, pending offers, and completed transactions.

🌱 Impact

See your carbon offset statistics, total tonnes retired, and environmental impact metrics.

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Browsing the Marketplace

Filter Options
Project Type Solar, Wind, Hydro, Forestry, Waste Management, Industrial
Registry VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, GCC, ACR
Vintage Year Filter by year credits were issued (2020-2024+)
Price Range Set minimum and maximum price per credit
Location Filter by project country or region
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Purchasing Credits

1

Select Credits

Browse listings and click on credits you want to purchase. Review project details, documentation, and pricing.

2

Review & Confirm

Verify quantity, total price, and seller information. Check that you have sufficient wallet balance.

3

Complete Purchase

Confirm the transaction. Credits are transferred to your portfolio immediately upon successful payment.

4

Receive Confirmation

Get email confirmation with transaction details and receipt. Credits appear in your Portfolio.

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Retiring Credits

What is Credit Retirement?

Retiring credits permanently removes them from circulation, representing a genuine carbon offset. Once retired, credits cannot be transferred or sold again.

1

Go to Portfolio

Navigate to your Portfolio and select the credits you wish to retire.

2

Enter Retirement Details

Specify beneficiary name (company or individual), retirement purpose, and date.

3

Confirm Retirement

Review details and confirm. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.

4

Download Certificate

Receive a retirement certificate that can be used for sustainability reporting and public claims.