up:: [[Venture Initiatives]] tags:: #venture #on/sustainability #on/carbon_offset #on/blockchain #on/energy_management # Open Carbon Exchange (OCX) ![[findcongwang_splash_page_cover_image_for_a_blockchain_exchange__5e62503a-205d-4f77-882e-8c50acb4f941.png]] Open Carbon Exchange (OCX) is [[Blockchain]]-enabled exchange that provides a fully transparent marketplace for procuring and selling verified carbon credit tokens. Independent auditors adhering to the [Verified Carbon Standard](https://verra.org/programs/verified-carbon-standard/), [The Gold Standard](https://www.goldstandard.org/impact-quantification/environmental-markets), [CAR Standard](https://www.climateactionreserve.org/how/voluntary-offset-program/), or equivalent are able to sign each project's corresponding CO2e offset in tons as *Open Carbon Tokens (OCTs)*. The OCX platform thus offers non-fungible certification of origin for carbon credits, including auditing party and corresponding standards. The market platform is scheduled go live in 2024. --- *If you're an auditor*, and looking to issue OCTs for current and future projects, contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to get the process started. *If you operate a business*, and looking to participate with eligible climate-action projects. Select one of the following programs and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) form to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). * Smart Grid Carbon Markets Demonstration (2024-2028) - [[SGCMD - Intent to Participate.pdf]] * Installation of Advanced Building Energy Management System to reduce carbon footprint. * Installation of EV charging infrastructure with PV systems. See related: * [The 4 Best Carbon Offset Programs for 2023](https://carboncredits.com/the-4-best-carbon-offset-programs-for-2023/) * [[Why Carbon Markets Are Key to Tackling Climate Change]]