Quantum Commodity Intelligence (QCI) posted the following piece about recent credit purchases from projects registered with City Forest Credits in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
April 21, 2026 – Quantum Commodity Intelligence – A Pennsylvania‑based professional ice hockey team has retired 12,570 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) in urban avoided deforestation credits, covering operational emissions dating back to the 2024-25 season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins sourced the credits from the Allegheny Land Trust in Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Land Trust, with pricing between”$27-$50/tCO2e,” according to US-based carbon registry City Forest Credits.
“The purchase was driven by the project’s local and regional character, directly investing in forests within the communities where the team’s fans live and work,” the registry said in an announcement.
City Forest Credits manages carbon and impact standards for metropolitan areas in the US and issues third-party verified City Forest Carbon+ Credits from tree planting and preservation projects.
The transaction was facilitated by Pittsburgh‑based natural gas producer EQT Corporation as part of the Penguins Pledge sustainability programme, which aims to reduce and compensate for the club’s environmental footprint.
The deal brings “measurable benefits for our region, strengthening forests, improving air and water quality and delivering lasting value for local communities,” said Mike Starck, head of new ventures at EQT.
All four forest properties supplying credits are in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia, directly tying climate benefits to the team’s regional fanbase.
Three Allegheny Land Trust sites — Buena Vista Heights, Buerkle Woodlands, and Glade Run Lake — supplied 11,070 tCO2e, while West Virginia Land Trust’s Callen Property contributed 1,500 tCO2e.
Buena Vista Heights earned an ‘A’ from BeZero Carbon, the highest rating among all avoided‑deforestation projects the firm has assessed, and the Callen Property received an ‘A’ from Calyx Global, the registry said.
The Quantum View:
The Penguins’ purchase reflects a broader pattern across professional and major‑event sports, where teams increasingly use carbon credits to compensate for travel, venue operations, and event‑related emissions. Other examples include the NFL’s Houston Texans, the Minnesota Wild, the LA Clippers, Liverpool FC, and the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team.