Winrock International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing solutions to complex agricultural and social challenges, empowering disadvantaged communities, increasing economic opportunities, and sustaining natural resources both in the U.S. and around the globe. With a focus on areas such as agriculture, climate adaptation, and human rights, Winrock designs results-driven, human-centered, research-based, and market-driven approaches to effect sustainable impact.
One of its notable enterprises, the American Carbon Registry (ACR), was established in 1996 as the first private voluntary greenhouse gas registry worldwide. ACR is recognized for its innovative carbon crediting program, which operates within both compliance and voluntary carbon markets, aiming to leverage market mechanisms to enhance environmental quality.
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