Designing for Impact, Building the Foundation Strong:
Our robust project design incorporates key carbon project elements: additionality, leakage prevention, and long term engagement, ensuring effectiveness. In India, smallholder/marginal farmers traditionally practice continuous flooding in rice. This project is designed to provide training and continuous hand holding support, the absence of which would hinder adoption of new practices, showcasing clear additionality. Low leakage risk is ensured by sustained land use with reduced input costs and maintained yields. The project does not rely on storing GHGs for permanence. Instead, we prioritize farmers’ voluntary participation and long-term behavioural changes for sustained emissions reductions. Moreover, our design seamlessly aligns with multiple SDGs for a lasting impact.

Real Reductions, No Smoke and Mirrors:
We go beyond the promise, monitoring all ~45,000 hectares plot by plot at least three times a month, adhering to the stringent Total Quality Management (TQM) protocols and incorporating advanced tools like Digital MRV and remote sensing. Our dedication to data integrity earns your trust, grain by grain.

Verifiable Credits, Not Virtual:
Our program undergoes regular systemic checks, internal audits, and independent verification to ensure every credit earned is a testament to genuine emission reductions. This systemic assurance ensures the credibility and reliability of our carbon credit generation. Our pilot project is under Gold Standard validation, and the new project will soon be registered with a reputed carbon registry.

Community & Co-benefits Count, Not Just Carbon Counts:
We firmly believe that trust is cultivated, not manufactured. Our collaborative approach is defined by over 100 stakeholder consultations, engagement with local institutions, and a value system grounded in honesty, transparency, self-leadership and teamwork. The program is designed for holistic engagement, aiming to yield maximum co-benefits such as water conservation and income improvement for smallholder farmers, fostering a sustainable future.