Carbon Credit Project Types

Discover the diverse range of projects that generate carbon credits. Each type offers unique benefits and contributes to climate change mitigation in different ways.

Forest Conservation (REDD+)

Projects that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. These projects protect existing forests and their carbon stocks.

Environmental Impact:

Preserves biodiversity, protects watersheds, and supports local communities

Example Projects:

  • Amazon Rainforest Protection
  • Indonesian Mangrove Conservation

Verification Standards:

Verra VCS
Gold Standard

Renewable Energy

Projects that generate clean electricity from renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydropower, replacing fossil fuel-based power.

Environmental Impact:

Reduces dependency on fossil fuels and promotes clean energy transition

Example Projects:

  • Wind Farms in India
  • Solar Projects in Africa

Verification Standards:

CDM
Gold Standard

Energy Efficiency

Projects that reduce energy consumption through improved technology and practices in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

Environmental Impact:

Reduces energy waste and lowers operational costs

Example Projects:

  • Industrial Heat Recovery
  • LED Lighting Programs

Verification Standards:

VCS
CDM

Blue Carbon

Projects that protect or restore coastal and marine ecosystems that naturally sequester carbon dioxide.

Environmental Impact:

Protects marine biodiversity and coastal communities

Example Projects:

  • Mangrove Restoration
  • Seagrass Conservation

Verification Standards:

Plan Vivo
Verra VCS

Reforestation

Projects that plant new forests or restore degraded forest lands to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Environmental Impact:

Creates new carbon sinks and restores ecosystems

Example Projects:

  • Large-scale Tree Planting
  • Agroforestry Projects

Verification Standards:

Gold Standard
VCS

Solar Energy

Projects that harness solar power to generate clean electricity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Environmental Impact:

Provides clean energy access and reduces air pollution

Example Projects:

  • Utility-scale Solar Farms
  • Community Solar Projects

Verification Standards:

CDM
Gold Standard