Resilient Planet, Sustainable Livelihoods 

A holistic standard for Nature-Based Solutions, transforming ecosystem restoration and conservation 

SOCIALCARBON,

a holistic approach.

SOCIALCARBON has been a recognized standard and promoted the social benefits of carbon projects for over 15 years.

We believe that nature-based projects can only be truly long-lasting when they are grounded locally. This is why we pioneer a holistic approach, ensuring projects are embedded in local communities and biodiversity, to foster true permanence. 

  • 21

    years of adoption

  • >15

    USD million in social action

  • >65

    projects developed

  • 3

    continents

Measuring impact.

All SOCIALCARBON projects align with the Sustainable Livelihood Approach and are assessed against 6 aspects of project sustainability: carbon, biodiversity, social, financial, human and natural capital.

Measuring these components ensures projects deliver sustainable livelihoods and go beyond carbon.

Latest

  • SOCIALCARBON Peatland Methodology

    New methodology launched for Peatland Restoration

    Published: 16th August 2024

    SOCIALCARBON publishes a new methodology and module for the restoration of peatland. The first module enables the quantification of emission reductions from the rewetting of drained peatland on agricultural land in temperate climatic regions.

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  • Seeing the forest from the trees

    Seeing the forest from the trees

    Published: 15th November 2023

    This report analyses the current landscape of Afforestation / Reforestation / Revegetation (ARR) in the voluntary carbon market, whilst also highlighting opportunities for improvement.

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  • Blockchain and the carbon markets

    Blockchain and the carbon markets

    Published: 20th July 2023

    This paper assesses the potential value Blockchain can deliver to the carbon markets, current approaches taken by market participants, and then outlines how SOCIALCARBON and Wilder Earth have approached the utilization of Blockchain and the rationale for doing so.

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  • Biodiversity Monitoring and Nature-Based Solutions

    Embedding Biodiversity Monitoring into Nature-Based Solutions

    Published: 13th June 2023

    The loss of biodiversity is considered one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet today. It has far reaching consequences for ecosystems and society in general.

    This paper assesses the need for biodiversity monitoring for successful nature-based solutions, outlining the models available and how SOCIALCARBON approaches biodiversity.

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