First, FLAG removals can only be counted against FLAG emissions. They cannot be 'netted out' against non-FLAG emissions.

How you use and claim the removals (for abating your own FLAG emissions or selling through the Voluntary Carbon Market) is up to you. You don’t have to use your removals for your FLAG emissions. They can be sold as credits, but they must be certified.

Currently, claiming FLAG removals for your own emissions (i.e. Carbon insetting) does not need certification but still has strict requirements. See the principles specific to accounting for credited emission reductions or removals on page 22.