Top 30 Cement Plants & Their 2025-27 Carbon Targets – CCTS Draft

CCTS Draft 2025 Puts India’s Cement Kilns on the Clock

“Concrete may build the nation, but clinker bakes the planet.”

India is the world’s #2 cement producer at roughly 450 Mt in 2024, and the sector coughs up ~7 % of the country’s total GHG load.

The draft Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS 2023) finally slaps hard numbers on that footprint: every large kiln now carries a Greenhouse-gas Emission-Intensity (GEI) target for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27. Miss the mark? Buy credits or pay a fine. Beat it? Sell the excess and brag about it at the next ESG town-hall.

Below you’ll find:

– Five fast trends (skip the jargon, keep the juice).

– A ranked table of all 30 marquee plants—baseline GEI and both targets.

– A one-click Excel download for nerds who need every row.

– A plain-English explainer on GEI math, plus where offsets could hide.

1 Five trends you should care about

What’s happening	💡 Why it matters
Clinker-to-cement ratio squeeze – BIS draft standard will let PPC hit 50 % fly-ash.	Every 1 % less clinker chops ~0.8 kg CO₂/t cement.
Waste-heat recovery (WHR) binge – 900 MW WHR queued before 2027.	A typical 2 MW unit shaves 3 kWh/t; that’s ≈ 20 kg CO₂/t.
Green power PPAs everywhere – UltraTech just signed 370 MW solar-plus-storage bloc.	Lowers scope-2, but CCTS counts direct kiln CO₂ too—so only partial relief.
AFR race – Shree, Dalmia running >25 % alternative fuel in some lines.	Each % AFR means less pet-coke; credit price could decide how fast others copy.
Anaxee angle – 50 000 Digital Runners can verify kiln-gate AFR receipts & quarry reclamation plots without sending head-office staff on red-eye flights.	Proof beats promises when you monetize GEI over-performance.

2 Rank-wise list of every plant

Sr. No.	Company	Baseline_Output_tonnes	Baseline_GEI_tCO2_per_t	Target_GEI_2025_26	Target_GEI_2026_27
1	UltraTech Cement Ltd, Andhra Pradesh (Tadipatri)	2403232	0.844	0.831	0.819
2	UltraTech Cement Ltd, Gujarat (Kovaya)	2368155	0.852	0.839	0.826
3	ACC Ltd, Wadi, Karnataka	4676173	0.878	0.865	0.852
4	ACC Ltd, Jamul, Chhattisgarh	4152749	0.933	0.919	0.905
5	Ambuja Cements Ltd, Maratha, Maharashtra	2103444	0.939	0.925	0.911
6	Ambuja Cements Ltd, Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh	4320571	0.849	0.836	0.824
7	Shree Cement Ltd, Beawar, Rajasthan	3675378	0.869	0.856	0.843
8	Shree Cement Ltd, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	3550292	0.909	0.895	0.882
9	Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, Dalmiapuram, Tamil Nadu	4223216	0.904	0.89	0.877
10	Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, Belgaum, Karnataka	2694573	0.872	0.859	0.846
11	Ramco Cements Ltd, Alathiyur, Tamil Nadu	3187076	0.855	0.842	0.829
12	Ramco Cements Ltd, Jayanthipuram, Andhra Pradesh	3691112	0.94	0.926	0.912
13	JSW Cement, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh	3144009	0.929	0.915	0.901
14	Birla Corporation, Satna, Madhya Pradesh	2274686	0.861	0.848	0.835
15	JK Cement, Nimbahera, Rajasthan	3930368	0.842	0.829	0.817
16	JK Lakshmi Cement, Sirohi, Rajasthan	1579616	0.925	0.911	0.897
17	Orient Cement, Devapur, Telangana	1833271	0.936	0.922	0.908
18	India Cements, Malkapur, Telangana	4027798	0.872	0.859	0.846
19	Heidelberg Cement India, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh	3348137	0.825	0.813	0.8
20	OCL India, Rajgangpur, Odisha	3264715	0.946	0.932	0.918
21	Penna Cement, Tandur, Telangana	4674025	0.866	0.853	0.84
22	Sagar Cements, Mattampally, Telangana	1518153	0.838	0.825	0.813
23	Prism Johnson, Satna, Madhya Pradesh	2252719	0.885	0.872	0.858
24	Nuvoco Vistas, Mejia, West Bengal	3638047	0.866	0.853	0.84
25	Wonder Cement, Nimbahera, Rajasthan	1567511	0.853	0.84	0.827
26	Kesoram Cement, Sedam, Karnataka	2675449	0.897	0.884	0.87
27	Star Cement, Lumshnong, Meghalaya	4338057	0.864	0.851	0.838
28	Century Cement, Baikunth, Chhattisgarh	1864135	0.855	0.842	0.829
29	Anjani Portland Cement, Gudimalkapur, Telangana	3559336	0.949	0.935	0.921
30	My Home Industries, Mellacheruvu, Telangana	3012556	0.841	0.828	0.816

Units: GEI in t CO₂ per tonne clinker. Ranking = highest baseline output first (the big emitters).

(Data transcribed from the draft schedule; figures will be final once MoP issues the gazette.)

3 GEI=

-GEI = total kiln & calciner CO₂ / tonnes of clinker.

-Two targets: soft-landing FY 25-26, then hard stop FY 26-27.

-Penalty = credit shortfall × 2 × credit-price (rumoured ₹800–₹1 000 / t).

-Surplus = tradable asset—cash in or bank for future years.

If your kiln sits at 0.92 t/t and the target is 0.90, you owe ~20 kg per tonne. Produce 4 Mt = 80 000 t shortfall → ₹64–80 cr liability at ₹800–₹1 000. Motivation enough?

4 Who buys, who sells?

Likely Credit Buyers	Likely Credit Sellers
ACC Jamul, Ambuja Maratha – older wet-kiln lineage, pet-coke heavy.	UltraTech Kovaya – already at 0.83 t, targets barely nudge.
Orient Devapur – high clinker factor, limited WHR.	JK Cement Nimbahera – AFR > 25 %, big WHR unit.
Century Baikunth – legacy, low alternative fuel.	Ramco Alathiyur – mid-life kiln, WHR + solar PPA in place.

5 How do they close the gap?

Fly-ash frenzy: PPC can legally hit >45 % ash under new BIS draft—fastest lever.
AFR switch: Tyre-chips, RDF, agri-waste all count; 10 % AFR ≈ 5 % GEI drop.
Calcined clay blends: LC³ pilot at Tata’s Jamshedpur R&D shows 40 % clinker cut.
WHR/solar hybrids: Slashes power-plant coal but only marginal GEI change—still worth credits in other schemes.
Offset route: Buy agroforestry, biochar, biogas-stove credits—hello, Anaxee last-mile MRV.

6 FAQ – asked in the canteen

Q : Why not rank by GEI instead of output?
A: Big tonnes = big emissions = big credit demand. Output tells you who moves the market.

Q : Is 0.82 t really “best in class”?
A: European BAT hovers around 0.76 t, but they burn 50 % AFR and pay €90 / t EU-ETS. India can catch up if credit price bites.

Q : Will the targets tighten in 2028?
A: Almost certainly—MoP hinted at 2 % year-on-year ratchet after the pilot phase.

7. So what?/Call-to-Action

Cutting kiln CO₂ isn’t romantic—it’s limestone chemistry and a pile of money. But with CCTS, every percent saved is a tradable rupee. Whether you retrofit a pre-heater cyclones or co-fire sugarcane trash, you’ll need bullet-proof proof. Anaxee’s 50 000 Digital Runners can collect that proof from quarries to village pellet plants—so you only sweat the board meetings, not the field sweat.

Ready to game-plan your credit strategy?
▶️ Ping the Anaxee Climate Projects desk. Let’s clinker-cancel together.

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India’s 21 Refinery Majors & Their 2025-27 Carbon Targets (CCTS Draft)

India’s Petroleum Refineries on the Carbon Radar (CCTS Draft 2025)

“Refining crude is messy business—both for your white shirt and the planet.”

Vertical graphic of a silver refinery tower; headline states India’s 21 crude-oil refineries make 250 Mt products and emit ~60 Mt CO₂e yearly.

India’s 21 operational crude-oil refineries churn out more than 250 million tonnes of product a year and roughly 60 million tonnes of CO₂e while they’re at it.

Now, under the draft Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) 2023, each site has been handed a Greenhouse-gas Emission Intensity (GEI) target for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Miss the number and the owner must buy credits—hit it early and they can sell the surplus.

Below you’ll find:

-Five snack-size observations (so you don’t drown in data).

-A ranked table of every refinery—baseline intensity plus both targets.

-A plain-English explainer on what those numbers even mean.

-Quick ideas on where credits might come from (spoiler: bio-pellets, flare-gas recovery, and a little last-mile magic from Anaxee).

Feel free to skim straight to the table; the story will be waiting when you scroll back up.

1. Five Things That Jump Out

Intensity swings are wild
Reliance’s SEZ Jamnagar sits at 4.74 tCO₂e per barrel (already decent by global standards) while IOCL’s ageing Guwahati unit hovers near 7.77 t. That’s a 64 % spread—proof that age and fuel mix still matter.
BPCL’s Bina outlier
Land-locked and pipeline-fed, Bina is India’s youngest BPCL plant yet sports the highest energy factor in the BPCL stable. Expect an aggressive heat-integration retrofit or a credit-buying spree.
Paradip proves new ≠ perfect
IOCL Paradip was designed as a showcase, but at 5.38 t it still needs to cut almost 4 % in three years. Easy on paper, painful if crude slate swings heavier.
Guwahati’s uphill climb
To drop nearly 10 % intensity, the 1962-era unit must either flip from furnace oil to natural gas or offset externally. Betting man’s guess: they’ll lean on credits.
A new market for every percent
Each decimal point above target converts directly into fresh demand for credits. Renewable developers and agro-offset suppliers—time to shine.

2 Rank-wise List of Every Refinery

Note on units: The official schedule expresses intensity as tCO₂e per thousand barrels of throughput. For simplicity we quote the raw numbers; ranking is by baseline intensity, highest to lowest, because the dirtiest plants are where action (and credits) will concentrate first.

Refinery	State	Baseline GEI 2023-24 (tCO₂e/MBBLS)	Target 2025-26	Target 2026-27
BPCL – Bina	MP	5.231	5.081	4.855
BPCL – Kochi	KL	4.574	4.514	4.423
BPCL – Mumbai	MH	3.978	3.907	3.801
CPCL – Manali	TN	4.948	4.817	4.621
HPCL – Mumbai	MH	5.686	5.542	5.326
HPCL – Visakh	AP	5.523	5.37	5.141
HPCL-Mittal – Bathinda	PB	5.096	5.01	4.882
IOCL – Barauni	BR	5.544	5.435	5.271
IOCL – Bongaigaon	AS	7.027	6.837	6.552
IOCL – Gujarat (Vadodara)	GJ	4.862	4.743	4.564
IOCL – Haldia	WB	6.548	6.331	6.006
IOCL – Mathura	UP	4.783	4.676	4.516
IOCL – Panipat	HR	4.205	4.123	4
IOCL – Digboi	AS	5.784	5.585	5.286
IOCL – Paradip	OD	5.381	5.292	5.16
IOCL – Guwahati	AS	7.765	7.472	7.031
MRPL – Mangalore	KA	5.024	4.903	4.722
Nayara – Vadinar	GJ	4.562	4.464	4.317
NRL – Numaligarh	AS	4.098	4.012	3.883
Reliance – Jamnagar DTA	GJ	4.949	4.889	4.8
Reliance – Jamnagar SEZ	GJ	4.744	4.702	4.638

(Source: Draft CCTS refinery schedule, June 2025)

3 What on Earth Is GEI?

Think of GEI (Greenhouse-gas Emission Intensity) as grams of guilt per barrel. It’s the CO₂e a refinery emits—fuel combustion, flaring, power imports—divided by every thousand barrels processed.

-Why thousand barrels (MBBL)? Industry convention. Easy to benchmark against global peers.

-Why two targets? The scheme sets a halfway target (FY 25-26) and a sharper one (FY 26-27). Plants must stay at or below both.

-What if they miss? Buy carbon credits from the voluntary pool, or pay double the shortfall as a fine. Regulators haven’t priced the fine yet, but word on the street is “painful”.

If you’re a refinery planner, the calculation is simple math; if you’re a sustainability manager, GEI is your new KPI tattooed on the quarterly board deck.

4 Who’s on Track and Who’s Not?

Likely Credit Buyers	Likely Credit Sellers
IOCL Guwahati, IOCL Bongaigaon – ageing, coal-heavy, remote gas supply.	Reliance SEZ, BPCL Mumbai – modern energy integration, captive power from gasification.
HPCL Visakh, IOCL Haldia – heavy crude slate + older furnaces.	Nayara Vadinar – finished a solvent deasphalting revamp last year; efficiency already showing.
BPCL Bina- shiny but land-locked; steam demand high.	IOCL Panipat – upcoming residue-upgrader will export steam, cutting boiler emissions.

(Bookmark this table; it becomes your prospect list if you trade credits.)

5 How Will They Hit the Numbers?

Fuel Switch – Furnace oil → natural gas or hydrogen-rich off-gas.
Heat Integration – Re-boiler pinch projects trim 3–5 % energy.
Flare Gas Recovery – Already proven at Jamnagar; could slash 0.1 GEI.
Bio-Pellet Co-firing – Easy 1–2 % cut, but supply chain shaky.
External Offsets – Agroforestry, biochar, or improved cook-stove credits—exactly the field projects Anaxee audits with its 50 000 Digital Runners.

6 Where Do Carbon Credits Come In?

Picture this: IOCL Haldia overshoots by 200 000 tCO₂e in 2026-27. They can:

-Buy solar-park credits from Rajasthan.

-Fund a rice-husk briquette switch for east-India textile mills.

-Partner with a biochar producer in Assam and claim a share.

Each path needs MRV evidence—photos, farmer affidavits, GPS tags—often across dozens of villages. That’s where Anaxee’s last-mile network wipes weeks off your audit schedule.

7 FAQ (plain talk)

Q: Are these numbers final?
A: Nope, the Gazette called them “draft for stakeholder comments.” Expect minor tweaks but the order of magnitude stands.

Q: Why is Jamnagar listed twice?
A: Reliance runs two legal entities: the older DTA (Domestic Tariff Area) and a newer SEZ (Special Economic Zone). Each files separately.

Q: Is 4.0 tCO₂e/MBBL good?
A: On par with top-quartile US Gulf Coast refineries. Anything above 6 is “fix-it-or-offset” territory.

8 Final Word

Cutting refinery CO₂ isn’t a one-and-done project- it’s a relay race of fuel switches, pinch-studies, and offset deals. Whether you’re an EPC firm chasing revamp contracts, or a sustainability head scrambling for credits, remember: proof beats promises. Anaxee’s army of Digital Runners can collect that proof across 11 000 pin codes- so you only fly in for the board photo-op.
▶️ Reach out to us at sales@anaxee.com

India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme: Emission Targets 2025 and the New Green Mandate

🇮🇳 India’s Big Carbon Shift: CCTS 2023 and GHG Targets 2025

India is undergoing a major climate policy transformation. On 23rd June 2025, the Government of India released a Gazette notification announcing the next operational phase of its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023. The focus? Setting clear, industry-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity targets for key sectors like steel, aluminum, and power for compliance years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

This is no longer a voluntary move- it is regulation-backed, compliance-enforced, and GHG-accounted.

To download ‘The Gazette of India’- Click below:

What is the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023?

CCTS was first notified in June 2023. It was designed to create a formal, compliance-based carbon market in India. Think of it as a stock exchange—except, instead of trading shares, industries trade carbon credit certificates, representing a reduction or avoidance of one tonne of CO₂ equivalent.

Under this system, each eligible industry has to meet specific Emission Intensity Targets (EI targets)—defined as tonnes of CO₂ emitted per tonne of product output. If they emit less than their allocated target, they can earn credits. If they emit more, they must purchase credits or face penalties.

The scheme’s primary legal basis comes from:

The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Electricity Act, 2003

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) acts as the nodal implementation body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

What Was Notified in the June 2025 Gazette?

The notification lists 118 companies across sectors and their:

Baseline GHG Emission Intensity (2023-24)
Assigned GHG Emission Intensity Targets for 2025-26 and 2026-27
Primary production output (e.g., crude steel, aluminum)

This step operationalizes the compliance mechanism of the CCTS and sets the tone for India’s decarbonization via market forces.

Emission Intensity Targets: What Does the Data Say?

To give you a clearer picture, here’s a sample table extracted from the Gazette:

Company Name	Sector	Baseline Intensity (tCO₂e/ton)	Target 2025-26	Target 2026-27
Hindalco Industries Ltd (Taloja)	Aluminum	1.3386	1.3057	1.2563
Tata Steel Ltd (Jamshedpur)	Iron & Steel	2.3804	2.3362	2.2699
JSW Steel Ltd (Dolvi)	Iron & Steel	2.6662	2.6107	2.5275
SAIL Bokaro Plant	Iron & Steel	3.2056	3.1254	3.0052
Bhushan Power & Steel	Iron & Steel	3.6421	3.5386	3.3833

What you see here is the government creating a linear decarbonization path—each company must reduce its emission intensity by ~3–5% over two years.

Key Terms You Should Know

Understanding CCTS requires knowing a few core terms:

– Emission Intensity (EI): Emissions per unit of output, usually in tonnes CO₂ equivalent per tonne of product.

– Banked Certificates: Extra credits earned for exceeding targets can be stored (“banked”) for use in future years.

– Compliance Cycle: The period (typically yearly) in which the performance against targets is evaluated.

– Non-Compliance Penalty: If a company fails to meet its targets and does not buy equivalent credits, a financial penalty is imposed—2× the market price of the credit shortfall.

Why This Matters: National and Global Relevance

India has made a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. The CCTS operationalization is the first step toward real domestic enforcement.

It’s also relevant for:

– Carbon project developers: as this market can soon become a source of demand for offsets

– Climate finance players: looking to invest in verifiable carbon mitigation

– Industries: navigating the complex transition to net-zero while staying profitable

Who Are the First Movers?

Here are the top 5 largest emitters (by output volume) included in the Gazette:

Series	Company	Output 2023-24 (Tonnes)	Baseline EI
1	JSW Steel Ltd (Dolvi)	8.9 million	2.6662
2	SAIL, Bhilai Steel Plant	5.67 million	3.1487
3	Tata Steel Ltd (Jamshedpur)	10.7 million	2.3804
4	Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd	4.4 million	2.9781
5	JSPL (Raigarh)	3.25 million	3.2231

These companies are now part of a high-stakes, market-driven push toward decarbonization.

Compliance Rules: How Does It Work?

Every designated unit must:

Register on the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) portal.
Submit verified documents and data using the official protocol.
Show either:- Achieved GHG intensity target, or

– Bought carbon credits from the ICM exchange, or

– Used banked credits

If not, penalties kick in via the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

How Are Credits Calculated?

There’s a specific formula for computing tradable credits:

Credits Earned = (EI Target − Actual EI) × Output

And for those falling short:

Credits to be Bought = (Actual EI − EI Target) × Output

This is a transparent, formula-based system—favoring those that proactively decarbonize.

Road Ahead: A Market in the Making

The CCTS isn’t just another scheme—it is the birth of India’s compliance carbon market, like the EU ETS or China’s national trading platform. And it’s different from voluntary offsets. It’s mandatory for large emitters.

Some predictions:

– Expect a secondary market for trading excess certificates.

– Tech companies will emerge for MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification).

– Integration with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement could follow, allowing international trade.

What Should Companies Do Now?

If you’re an industrial entity in India with significant emissions, this notification is your wake-up call. Immediate steps:

– Audit your emissions and production data

– Check your EI targets vs. your baseline

– Engage with accredited verifiers and BEE procedures

– Plan internal decarbonization OR credit purchase strategy

The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023, now backed by enforceable GHG intensity targets, is a landmark reform. It shifts India from voluntary green gestures to enforceable emission regulation- with a built-in market mechanism. It aligns environmental responsibility with business competitiveness.

If implemented with transparency and rigor, this system can help India leap ahead in its climate commitments while building a robust domestic carbon economy.

Are you a heavy emitter, industrial SME, or climate consultant? Anaxee’s Tech-for-Climate network is ready to support your MRV, compliance documentation, and grassroots engagement.
Reach out today- sales@anaxee.com and be part of India’s green transition.

Global RFPs for Carbon Offset & Removal Projects (2025) | How Anaxee Helps Developers Win

RFPs for Carbon Offset and Removal Projects: Global Tenders You Shouldn’t Miss

Infographic showing the Voluntary Carbon Market ecosystem with emissions from a factory, a buyer, a developer planting trees, and renewable energy projects, explaining how carbon credits are generated and traded.

Carbon offset and removal projects are no longer just about good intentions. In 2025, they represent a rapidly growing procurement ecosystem, with companies, governments, and alliances issuing billion-dollar RFPs (Requests for Proposals) for high-quality, measurable climate outcomes. Whether you’re developing a biochar plant in India, an agroforestry bundle in Africa, or a reforestation project in Brazil, knowing where the money is can be half the battle.

If you’re a project developer or climate consultant, this post will help you navigate the top open calls globally. And if you’re looking for local-scale execution, monitoring, and tech-backed transparency, we’ll show you how Anaxee can help you win and deliver these climate contracts reliably.

Why Carbon RFPs Matter in 2025

Climate finance is getting more structured. While voluntary carbon markets once relied on one-on-one negotiations, today’s buyers—from Meta to Petrobras to the Government of Singapore—are issuing competitive RFPs with short deadlines, tough quality screens, and complex eligibility requirements. Most of these require:

– Strong MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification)

– Local stakeholder alignment

– Legal clarity around credit rights

– Proven ability to execute on the ground

Which is where Anaxee comes in.

How Anaxee Helps Developers Win RFPs

Anaxee is India’s largest last-mile climate execution engine. With a tech-enabled network of 50,000 Digital Runners active across 11,000+ pincodes, we provide exactly the kind of ground capacity, stakeholder engagement, and digital proof that global buyers and registries now demand.

Whether you’re submitting to an Article 6 government tender or a multinational like Microsoft, Anaxee can support:

– Field surveys and landholder onboarding

– Tree plantation, agroforestry layouting, and care

– IoT-integrated monitoring with GPS, timestamped data

– Village-level engagement with tribal councils and panchayats

We’re already delivering for clients in carbon cookstove rollouts, bamboo plantation baselines, and ARR methodologies like VM0047.

Top 13 Global Carbon Offset & Removal RFPs (Live as of July 2025)

Below is a curated list of high-quality RFPs for offset and removal projects, sorted by deadline. These are real, verified opportunities with strong funding partners behind them.

#	Issuer	Geography	What They Want	Deadline	Source
1	Planet2050	Global	Tech-based CDR (biochar, BECCS, etc.)	22 Jul 2025	Link
2	IUCN	Rwanda	Biodiversity-linked ARR/IFM design	24 Jul 2025	Link
3	PGCC	USA	Verified offsets + EACs	14 Jul 2025	Link
4	American Forests	USA (California)	Tribal engagement for reforestation	31 Jul 2025	Link
5	NYSERDA	USA (New York)	CCUS and low-carbon fuels	31 Jul 2025	Link
6	Petrobras	Brazil	Forest credit procurement	Mid-Jul 2025	Link
7	Meta	Global	Scope-3 emission reductions	18 Jul NDA / 19 Sep full	Link
8	Ordnance Survey UK	UK	Credit sourcing partnerships	Q4 2025	Link
9	EY	Global	1.2 Mt spot + forward VCUs	Rolling	Link
10	Singapore Govt	Global	Article 6-ready ITMO credits	Late 2025	Link
11	Watershed	Global	1 Mt carbon removals	Rolling	Link
12	Microsoft	Global	Durable CDR credits	Rolling	Link
13	Frontier Climate	Global	$500K-$50M prepurchase	Rolling	Link

Key Trends Developers Should Watch

1. Government Buyers Want Article 6 Compliance

Singapore, Brazil, and others are now actively procuring ITMOs under the Paris Agreement. If your project has the legal ability to authorize those credits, you stand to gain from long-term, compliance-level pricing.

2. MRV Standards Are Tightening

Almost all major buyers now benchmark projects against ICVCM Core Carbon Principles, or rely on third-party ratings. Poor data quality or weak documentation can sink a bid, even if the project is viable.

3. Speed Matters

The average RFP window is just 20–30 days. You need a partner who can help you mobilize field surveys, social buy-in, and tech documentation fast. Anaxee’s existing local footprint lets us act within days, not weeks.

4. Big Buyers Prefer Portfolio Diversity

Meta, EY, and Watershed all sign deals with a mix of nature-based and engineered removals. If you only have one project type, consider co-bidding with complementary partners.

How to Prepare Before You Submit

To give yourself the best shot, here’s what should be ready before you start applying:

– A robust project design document (PDD)

– Proof of community or landholder consent

– Draft monitoring plan and MRV stack

– Optional: Pre-signed NDAs or registration forms (Meta, Watershed, etc.)

If any of that is missing, reach out to Anaxee. We have pre-built SOPs and documentation templates for:

– Tree selection and planting (VM0047)

– Biochar production and weighing (C-Sink)

– Community meetings and benefit-sharing (Gold Standard)

Closing Thoughts

Winning carbon RFPs in 2025 is no longer just about writing a good proposal. It’s about proving you can execute—credibly, quickly, and equitably. Whether it’s planting 10,000 bamboo seedlings across 6 districts or monitoring 200 cookstove households in tribal areas, execution risk is what funders fear most.

That’s why they love developers who partner with local engines like Anaxee. We make your bid bankable.
Need help applying to any of the RFPs listed above? Email us at sales@anaxee.com

Voluntary Carbon Market Explained: Unlocking Climate Impact Through Verified Offsets | Anaxee

Voluntary Carbon Market: A Climate Solution Beyond Policy Mandates

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. It is a present reality reshaping weather patterns, intensifying natural disasters, and jeopardizing vulnerable communities. While governments are pushing regulations through mechanisms like compliance carbon markets, they’re not moving fast enough. That’s where the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) steps in- a dynamic, fast-evolving space where private actors voluntarily commit to reducing their carbon footprint and funding climate-positive action around the world. In India and across the Global South, the voluntary market has emerged as a powerful enabler of climate finance, especially for nature-based and community-driven projects.

Anaxee, a pioneer in last-mile climate execution, is deeply engaged in the Voluntary Carbon Market. Through its expansive rural network, the company helps originate, implement, and monitor high-integrity carbon projects — from agroforestry and bamboo plantations to clean cooking and solar access. But before we explore Anaxee’s role, it’s essential to understand what the Voluntary Carbon Market actually is, who participates in it, and why it matters more than ever in our fight against climate change.

What is the Voluntary Carbon Market?

The Voluntary Carbon Market is a decentralized ecosystem that allows companies, institutions, and even individuals to purchase carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily- that is, outside of government mandates. Each carbon credit represents one tonne of carbon dioxide (or equivalent greenhouse gases) that has been avoided, reduced, or removed from the atmosphere through a certified project.

Unlike compliance markets (like the EU Emissions Trading Scheme), which are governed by regulatory frameworks, the voluntary market is shaped by independent standards such as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the Gold Standard, and newer mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These standards ensure that projects follow rigorous methodologies, undergo third-party audits, and generate real, measurable, and additional emission reductions.

The VCM has grown rapidly in recent years, fueled by corporate net-zero pledges, ESG pressure from investors, and growing consumer expectations. Tech giants, FMCG brands, airline companies, and even fashion houses are now active buyers. In India, this market is becoming a crucial tool to channel climate finance to rural communities, indigenous groups, and farmer collectives — turning them into stewards of carbon sequestration and sustainable land use.

Why the Voluntary Market is Essential for Climate Goals

Despite all the policy talk, we are not on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The UN Emissions Gap Report consistently shows that government pledges under the Paris Agreement fall short of what is needed. This gap — between what is promised and what is actually required — is where voluntary action plays a vital role.

The voluntary market enables companies to go beyond compliance. It allows climate action today rather than waiting for regulations. It incentivizes investments in early-stage carbon removal technologies like biochar, regenerative agriculture, and blue carbon. It also provides a mechanism to price carbon, making the cost of pollution visible to businesses and consumers.

Moreover, the voluntary market is often the only viable source of funding for smallholder-driven and nature-based projects in the Global South. For many rural communities in India, carbon revenues can mean access to better livelihoods, clean energy, and improved resilience to climate shocks.

Inside a Voluntary Carbon Project: From Baseline to Credit

The lifecycle of a voluntary carbon project is both scientific and community-centric. It starts with selecting the right methodology — this could be a forestry protocol under Verra’s VM0047 for agroforestry, or a clean cooking standard under the Gold Standard. Next comes baseline data collection, where emissions in a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario are measured. This is followed by implementation — planting trees, distributing stoves, or restoring mangroves.

Then comes monitoring. Projects must track impact using satellite data, field surveys, digital MRV tools, or community reporting systems. Third-party validators verify that emissions have been genuinely reduced or sequestered. Only then can the project be issued carbon credits, which are listed on registries like Verra or Gold Standard and made available for sale to buyers.

At every stage, transparency and traceability are essential. That’s where Anaxee stands out — by integrating digital tracking, GPS mapping, AI-powered audits, and a 50,000+ strong Digital Runner network to ensure accuracy and scale.

Anaxee’s Approach to Voluntary Carbon Projects

Anaxee is not just another carbon developer. It is a tech-first climate execution company built for India’s rural realities. Its core strength lies in last-mile delivery — a rare capability in the carbon world, which is often top-heavy and consulting-driven. Anaxee brings projects to life by working directly with farmers, panchayats, and local NGOs, while leveraging digital tools for implementation and monitoring.

For example, under Verra’s VM0047 methodology, Anaxee helps establish bund plantations on smallholder farms, enabling them to earn revenue through carbon credits while restoring degraded land. In clean cooking projects, Anaxee’s runners ensure household-level adoption and training, making sure stoves are not just distributed, but actually used- a key factor in verifying emission reductions.

Through such models, Anaxee offers corporates and carbon credit buyers a pipeline of credible, community-anchored carbon projects with verifiable impact. These aren’t just numbers on paper. They are climate stories unfolding on the ground- trees planted in tribal districts, cookstoves adopted by women-led households, solar panels lighting up off-grid hamlets.

Integrity, Additionality, and Co-Benefits: Why It Matters

The Voluntary Carbon Market has been under scrutiny for questions around project integrity and greenwashing. Not all carbon credits are created equal. Some projects may not deliver additional climate benefits — i.e., they would have happened anyway. Others may overstate impact or suffer from poor monitoring.

This is why project integrity is central to Anaxee’s philosophy. Every project is designed for additionality — meaning it only happens because of carbon finance. Monitoring is done through verifiable, tech-enabled systems. Community engagement is continuous, not one-time. And co-benefits — from biodiversity to women’s empowerment — are not afterthoughts but core design features.

As demand grows for “high-quality” credits, buyers are increasingly seeking projects that deliver more than just carbon — they want social, environmental, and ethical value. Anaxee delivers this by anchoring its projects in real India — diverse, decentralized, and development-driven.

Who Buys Voluntary Carbon Credits — And Why

The voluntary market attracts a wide variety of buyers. Corporate sustainability teams, ESG fund managers, airlines, tech companies, manufacturing giants — all are entering the space. For some, it’s about meeting science-based targets. For others, it’s part of their net-zero roadmap. Increasingly, brands also see carbon offsets as a way to enhance consumer trust and market positioning.

In India, companies are also starting to buy credits as part of their CSR or ESG strategy. Some do it to align with SEBI’s BRSR guidelines. Others see it as a reputational hedge — being proactive in a market where carbon regulations are evolving. For international buyers, Indian carbon projects offer an opportunity to support low-cost, high-impact climate action.

Anaxee bridges this demand by offering end-to-end solutions — from project origination and MRV to credit issuance and retirement. Whether you’re a global buyer or an Indian corporate, Anaxee provides carbon credits you can trust — rooted in science, powered by tech, and verified on the ground.

The Road Ahead: Scaling with Trust and Technology

Mobile Application for Carbon Climate Projects

The Voluntary Carbon Market is not static. It is evolving fast, shaped by trends like digital MRV, blockchain registries, Article 6 linkages, and the rise of carbon rating agencies. As integrity becomes non-negotiable, projects will need to demonstrate clear impact, transparent data, and social value.

Anaxee is ahead of the curve. Its in-house tools track plantation density via satellite, monitor clean cooking usage through mobile surveys, and use AI to detect project anomalies in real time. This tech backbone allows Anaxee to scale without compromising credibility.

More importantly, Anaxee believes in decentralization — in giving rural communities agency over their carbon assets. Whether it’s farmers planting trees or women switching to clean fuels, the benefits must be shared fairly. That’s the only way to make the voluntary market not just viable, but just.

Conclusion: Why the Voluntary Carbon Market Needs India — and Anaxee

India is a climate paradox. It is both a major emitter and a vulnerable nation. It is home to coal plants and forest cover. It faces rising emissions, yet offers massive potential for carbon removal. In this context, the Voluntary Carbon Market is not just a financial instrument. It is a development lever. A way to finance climate action in places that need it most — rural India, tribal regions, and smallholder farms.

Anaxee’s mission is to make this market work — for the planet and the people. By combining grassroots reach with digital precision, it delivers climate projects that are scalable, verifiable, and equitable.

If you’re a company looking to buy credible carbon credits, an NGO planning to implement a nature-based solution, or a climate investor seeking high-integrity projects — Anaxee is your partner on the ground.

Call to Action:
Partner with Anaxee to build real, impactful, and verifiable carbon projects in India. Reach out to us at www.anaxee.com to explore climate solutions powered by technology and rooted in rural communities.

Unlocking Carbon Finance: 2025-26 Grant Opportunities Across India, Southeast Asia & Africa

Carbon finance isn’t short of capital- what’s scarce is deployable capital that covers the unglamorous, high-risk work of baseline studies, community consultations and early MRV. Grants and catalytic funds are the only money willing to write cheques before your first issuance of carbon credits.

If you’re a project developer, corporate sustainability lead, consultant or NGO hunting for that gap-filling cash in 2025-26, this post is your field guide. We dissect the most active windows- from Green Climate Fund readiness envelopes to niche blue-carbon accelerators- across three key geographies where climate finance demand outstrips supply: India, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Finally, we show where Anaxee’s 50,000-runner Reach Engine Network plugs in: from gathering plot-level data in Jharkhand’s agroforestry belts to verifying mangrove survival rates in Aceh. If you’re serious about turning a grant into bankable carbon revenue, last-mile execution and credible data are non-negotiable. That’s where we come in.

1. Why Grant Funding Still Matters in a $2 Billion Voluntary Carbon Market

Carbon credits may sell for USD 5–35 /tCO₂e, but nobody pays for your feasibility survey up-front. Commercial debt needs cash-flows; equity demands an exit. Grants absorb first-loss risk, unlock concessional lending and give you the data credibility to negotiate a forward-credit sale. That leverage ratio—often 1:10 or better—is why every serious developer still chases catalytic grants in 2025.

Reality check: If your pitch has no line-item for rigorous MRV or community benefit-sharing, expect rejection. Funders lost patience with “vague NbS pilots” circa 2023.

2. Five Global Windows You Can Hit from Anywhere

Grant Window	Typical Ticket	Pays For	2025-26 Status	Killer Criterion
Green Climate Fund – Readiness	USD 1 m /country/yr	Institutional capacity, PPF	New 4-yr cycle live	NDA alignment
Catalytic Climate Finance Facility	Up to USD 500 k	Blended-finance prototyping	Deadline 29 Aug 2025	Clear path to private co-investment
Global Innovation Lab – Pre-Seed Capital	USD 200 k	Proof-of-concept financial mechanisms	Next cohort Jan 2026	Mechanism must be replicable
Adaptation Fund – Small Grants	USD 250 k	Community NbS pilots	Rolling	Accredited entity sponsorship
Bezos Earth Fund – Nature & AI	Phase-1 USD 50 k, up to 2 m	AI-enabled NbS MRV	Q1 2026 full proposals	Novel AI use for verification

(Full details—including pro-tips on scoring rubrics—appear later in each regional section.)

3. India: Where Policy & Capital Are Finally Converging

3.1 NAFCC 2.0 – Bigger Cheques, Sharper Scrutiny

NABARD’s National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change now caps at INR 25 crore (~USD 3 m) and explicitly rewards carbon co-benefits that align with the new Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

– Winning angle: Bundle agroforestry or soil-carbon pilots with livelihood metrics; demonstrate Article 6 optionality.

3.2 UK PACT Urban Mobility & MRV Call (closes 28 Aug 2025)

Focus is low-carbon transport MRV, city-scale emission baselines and digital infrastructure. Grants GBP 300 k–1 m.

Pro-tip: UK partner not mandatory, but helps scoring.

3.3 ICC Catalytic Finance Pilot (Sept 2025)

India Climate Collaborative will seed early-stage carbon pilots up to INR 5 crore. They love granular, verifiable impact stories—exactly what Anaxee’s ground network provides.

4 Southeast Asia: Blended Money Meets Blue-Carbon Optimism

– ADB’s ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF): TA grants up to USD 5 m. Bonus points for projects that can absorb ADB concessional debt post-grant.

– UK PACT SEA Window (deadline 30 Jul 2025): Priority sectors: MRV systems, NbS standards.

– Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund (Q4 2025 call): AUD 250–400 k for mangrove/seagrass feasibility. Show a path to credit issuance <4 years.

5 Africa: Where Credibility Is Currency

SEFA (AfDB): Up to USD 1 m in TA + USD 10 m blended tranche. Bundle renewables with carbon-credit revenue to shine.
Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI): Catalytic grants USD 100–500 k – Q3 2025 call. Must commit to ICVCM Core Carbon Principles.
Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (TNC): Bridge funding USD 100–300 k plus intense tech support—rare hand-holding that turns shaky REDD+ concepts into issuable projects.

6 How to Win: The Ugly Truth Funders Won’t Write on Their Websites

– MRV is do-or-die. Pull in a tech-enabled data partner early (spoiler: that’s us).

– Article 6 “optionality” = brownie points. Show them you can pivot from VCM to bilateral compliance sales.

– Leverage ratio matters. Every USD of grant should crowd at least USD 4 of follow-on capital.

– Co-benefits are weighted. Most scoring matrices assign ≥25 % to gender, livelihood and biodiversity impact.

– Speed still counts. If your E&S and permit work drags beyond 12 months, money will walk.

7 Where Anaxee Delivers Non-Negotiable Value

Pain Point	How Anaxee Closes the Gap
Granular Baseline Data in remote blocks	50,000 tech-enabled Digital Runners collect geo-tagged plot data in 11,000+ Indian pincodes & expanding hubs in SEA & East Africa.
Community Engagement / FPIC	Local runners speak the dialects; they shorten consultation timelines and cut mistrust.
Real-time MRV	Anaxee’s Reach Engine syncs field data to cloud dashboards, feeding directly into Verra, Gold Standard or Article 6 registries.
Cost-Efficiency	Shared “feet-on-street” model beats hiring a bespoke field team—even before you secure the grant.
Proof for Funders	Transparent audit trails, immutable data logs, and API access simplify due-diligence for GCF, UK PACT or SEFA reviewers.

8 Action Checklist (Save & Share)

Short-list 2–3 funding windows that fit your geography + project type.
Book a 30-min scoping call with Anaxee to map baseline data needs.
Draft a 3-page concept note—lead with tCO₂e potential, cost-per-ton, leverage ratio.
Align with host-country NDC targets; quote chapter & verse.
Lock in an accredited entity or not-for-profit sponsor (mandatory for GCF, Adaptation Fund, UK PACT).
Submit before the deadline—then start lining up co-finance while the reviewers deliberate.

Conclusion & Call-to-Action

Grants are a finite, fiercely contested pool—but the 2025-26 cycle is unusually rich. Whether you’re mapping a soil-carbon pilot in Madhya Pradesh or a mangrove project in Manila Bay, the windows above are writing cheques now.

Ready to turn a grant application into a revenue-grade carbon project?
Talk to Anaxee’s Tech for Climate team today. We bridge the last-mile gap between big funding promises and verifiable on-ground impact—so your term sheet doesn’t die in the “interesting concept” pile.

Climate Training Made Simple: Anaxee’s All-in-One Learning Program on Climate Change, Carbon Credits & Projects

Climate Knowledge for Everyone: Anaxee’s Climate Partner Training on Climate Change, Carbon Credits & Projects

Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It’s here, and it’s affecting our crops, our water, our health, and our economy. Yet most people, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, struggle to understand what climate change is and how it impacts their everyday life.

At Anaxee, we believe that the first step to solving a problem is understanding it. That’s why we’ve launched a simple, comprehensive, and affordable Climate Partner Training Program that breaks down complex concepts into bite-sized, easy-to-learn modules. This program is designed not for scientists or policymakers, but for real people working on the ground- field staff, students, NGO professionals, CSR teams, and anyone who wants to contribute to the climate movement.

Why We Built This Program:

India has immense potential to lead in the global climate effort. We have the land, the people, and increasingly, the technology. What we often lack is climate literacy at the grassroots. When people know why they are doing something, they do it better.
That’s what this training solves.

We’ve trained over thousand Digital Runners across India who execute projects like tree plantations, clean cooking stove distribution, and data collection. Now, we’re giving them (and you) the knowledge to understand the science and the purpose behind it.

And the best part? It’s available in simple Hindi, accessible from any device, and costs just ₹499 per year.

What Does the Climate Partner Training Include?

The training is divided into four modules, each designed to take the learner on a step-by-step journey from awareness to action. Here’s what’s inside:

Module 1: Understanding Climate and Climate Change

This foundational module sets the stage by answering basic but important questions:

– What exactly is “climate”?
– How is it different from weather?
– What are the key indicators of climate change?
– How is human activity responsible?

Format: Video lecture + PDF article + Multiple-choice assessment

The goal here is to help every participant, no matter their background, understand the scientific reality of global warming and its connection to their daily life. The content uses regional examples, animations, and analogies to keep it relatable.

Module 2: Carbon Emissions and the Greenhouse Effect

Now that learners understand the problem, this module dives into what causes it:

– How different sectors (transport, energy, industry, agriculture) emit carbon
– What is the greenhouse effect?
– How do carbon sinks like forests and soils help?
– What are the consequences of rising emissions?

Includes a Hindi explainer PDF that translates technical terms like CO2, CH4, GHG, etc., into easy language. Also includes emotional storytelling on climate disasters and their root causes.

Format: 3 videos + 1 document (in Hindi) + Quiz

Module 3: Emission Reduction and Sustainable Solutions

This module is action-oriented. Learners explore:

– What emission reduction means in real-world terms
– Breakdown of emissions by sector (buildings, transport, waste, etc.)
– How individuals, companies, and communities can reduce emissions
– How it connects with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

We also introduce tools like carbon calculators, simple lifestyle changes, and community-based projects that lower carbon footprints. Learners see examples of:

– Electric scooters replacing diesel ones
– Solar panels on rooftops
– Waste segregation and biogas units

Format: Videos + SDG Article + Interactive Quiz

Module 4: Carbon Credits & Climate Projects

This is the most applied module, where learners see how climate knowledge translates into real projects and finance.

It includes:

– What is carbon finance?
– What is a carbon credit?
– Who buys credits, and who earns them?
– How do field-level actions convert into carbon credits?

We use Anaxee’s own experience to explain:

– Agroforestry Projects – How bund plantations help farmers and sequester carbon

– Improved Cookstove Projects – Reducing indoor air pollution and firewood use

– Bamboo Cultivation Projects – Fast-growing carbon sinks

– Clean Energy Projects – Solar, EVs, and energy efficiency

– Waste Management – Based on Indore’s smart city model

– Green Transportation – Partnering with MoEVing and others

Each project section includes:

– Short case study
– Visual explanation

Format: 8+ Video modules + PDF Articles + Assessment + Final Conclusion

What Makes Anaxee’s Training Unique?

There are many climate courses online, but few are:

– In Hindi and built for Indian learners
– Based on real field experience from 540+ districts
– Designed for non-technical audiences
– Used by an actual implementation company working on verified carbon projects

This is not theory-only. This is practice-based climate learning.

We use this exact same training to upskill our internal teams and partners. Our Digital Runners, field managers, outreach teams, and even new corporate partners take this course before project execution.

That means you’re learning what real practitioners learn.

How It Helps You (or Your Organization)

– If you run a plantation or agroforestry program, you’ll understand how to make it carbon-credit eligible
– If you promote clean cooking, you’ll understand the science behind emission savings
– If you work with e-vehicles or solar, you’ll learn how those contribute to net-zero goals
– If you’re in CSR or ESG, this training equips your field teams with the context behind your goals
– If you’re a student or educator, this is a complete primer on carbon and climate topics in local language

Pricing & Access

– Cost: ₹499 (One-time)

– Access: 1 Year (Unlimited viewing)

– Device: Mobile-friendly, works on phones, tablets, desktops

– Includes: Video Lectures, Articles, Quizzes, Certificate

We’ve intentionally priced this affordably to ensure climate education is not limited to elite classrooms or urban audiences.

How to Enroll?

Visit- https://o.anaxee.com/climatepartnertraining

Click on Enroll Now, make payment, and start learning. It’s that simple.

Final Thoughts: Learning Climate by Doing

India will play a decisive role in the global climate battle. But change doesn’t just come from policy or top-down pressure. It comes from millions of people understanding, caring, and acting.

This training is a step in that direction.

It enables you to:

– Think critically about climate issues
– Communicate effectively on climate topics
– Understand carbon projects and green finance
– Join a growing ecosystem of action-driven climate workers

So whether you’re in a village, a university, an NGO office, or a corporate boardroom, this course is for you.

Call to Action

🎓 Enroll Today – For just ₹499, get access to India’s most practical, people-first climate training program.

🌱 Upskill Your Field Team – Equip them with knowledge, not just instructions.

🔗 Click Here to Start- https://o.anaxee.com/climatepartnertraining

Carbon Finance in Carbon Projects: Navigating Article 6 and the Future of Climate Funding

Introduction: What is Carbon Finance and Why It Matters

In the fight against climate change, money matters. Without reliable and scalable sources of funding, even the most innovative climate solutions cannot reach the ground. This is where carbon finance comes in. Carbon finance refers to financial instruments and investments that are directed toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It works by assigning a value to carbon reductions, making it possible to invest in projects that cut or remove emissions, and then monetize those impacts through carbon credits.

With the Paris Agreement now shaping global climate action, a specific part of the treaty- Article 6 has become the cornerstone of how international carbon finance will evolve. Understanding Article 6 is critical for project developers, investors, and governments alike. This blog dives into how Article 6 transforms carbon finance, what mechanisms it enables, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.

Section 1: A Quick Recap of the Carbon Market

Before we dig deeper into Article 6, it’s useful to recap how the carbon market works:

Carbon Credits: When a project reduces or removes GHGs, it can issue carbon credits (usually one credit = 1 tonne CO2e).
Voluntary vs Compliance Markets: Voluntary markets let companies and individuals offset emissions on their own terms. Compliance markets are regulated by laws or treaties.
Standards and Registries: Projects are certified under standards like Verra or Gold Standard, which ensure that credits are real, additional, and verifiable.

Traditionally, these credits have been bought and sold in a fragmented system, often limited to voluntary efforts. Article 6 changes that.

Section 2: What is Article 6?

Article 6 is a part of the Paris Agreement that lays out how countries can cooperate to meet their climate targets. It introduces new flexibility mechanisms to support emissions reductions through international collaboration.

There are two key parts:

– Article 6.2: Allows bilateral or multilateral cooperation between countries. One country can transfer emissions reductions to another country to help meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

– Article 6.4: Establishes a centralized UN-supervised mechanism to generate carbon credits from verified mitigation projects, replacing the old Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

Both mechanisms are meant to ensure environmental integrity and avoid double counting. The key innovation is the corresponding adjustment—a system that ensures only one country (either the host or the buyer) can count a specific reduction toward its NDC.

Section 3: How Article 6 Enables Carbon Finance

Article 6 isn’t just about rules; it unlocks entirely new pathways for climate finance. Here’s how:

Credibility and Demand: Authorized credits with corresponding adjustments become more attractive for buyers who want to make robust climate claims.
Compliance-Grade Voluntary Credits: Companies under pressure to meet Science-Based Targets or use only “high-integrity” credits are now looking at Article 6-aligned units.
Public-Private Collaboration: Governments can now partner with private developers, using the finance from credit sales to support national climate plans.
Premium Market Access: Some markets (e.g., airlines under CORSIA or entities under Singapore’s carbon tax) accept only Article 6-authorized credits, increasing the price and volume potential.

With the right legal agreements and transparent registries, carbon finance under Article 6 becomes more scalable, trustworthy, and strategic.

Section 4: The Mechanics of Carbon Finance Under Article 6

Let’s break down how a carbon finance transaction under Article 6 typically works:

Project Development: A climate project is identified—say, reforestation, methane capture, renewable energy, or energy efficiency.
Host Country Engagement: The project developer applies for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the host government.
Standard Certification: The project is validated and verified by an independent standard (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard).
Issuance and Labeling: Upon verification, credits are issued with a tag noting whether they are authorized under Article 6.2 or 6.4.
Corresponding Adjustment: The host government adjusts its own emissions inventory to avoid double counting.
Sale or Transfer: Credits are sold to another government, a company under a compliance market, or a voluntary buyer.
Revenue Use: Funds can support the project itself or be channelled into broader climate and development goals.

The financial value here isn’t just the price per tonne; it’s also the reputational, strategic, and long-term investment appeal of credits that are aligned with global rules.

Section 5: Key Opportunities in Carbon Finance via Article 6

Mobilizing Large-Scale Investment: Governments and multilateral banks can blend public funding with private carbon finance to scale interventions.
Sovereign Climate Deals: Bilateral ITMO (Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes) deals like Switzerland-Thailand open the door for structured cross-border climate investments.
Finance for Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Article 6 could channel finance into sectors like agriculture, cement, or shipping, where mitigation is expensive but necessary.
Tech-Enabled Verification: Satellite monitoring, remote sensors, and blockchain registries make tracking Article 6 credits more efficient, reducing MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) costs.

Section 6: Real-World Examples and Progress So Far

While COP 28 ended without finalized guidance on 6.2 and 6.4, several pilot projects and deals show strong momentum:

– Thailand-Switzerland ITMO Deal: The first publicized trade under Article 6.2, covering climate-smart infrastructure and transport.

– Singapore’s Carbon Tax Policy: Allows domestic companies to use Article 6 credits from approved standards for part of their liability.

– Gold Standard Authorized Credits: Credits from projects in Rwanda and Malawi have been labeled as Article 6-authorized, setting precedents for cookstove and energy access projects.

These examples show that, even as rules are finalized, the practice of carbon finance under Article 6 is already underway.

Section 7: Risks, Gaps, and Governance Challenges

Carbon finance under Article 6 is not without its problems:

Legal Uncertainty: Different interpretations of rules and lack of standard LOA formats.
Capacity Gaps: Many developing countries lack institutions to manage Article 6 accounting, registries, and authorization.
Price Volatility: With overlapping voluntary and compliance demand, pricing can fluctuate.
Equity Concerns: Will benefits flow to frontline communities, or just intermediaries?
Double Counting Risk: Poor registry integration or weak reporting can still allow abuse.

Addressing these requires harmonized frameworks, technical assistance, and possibly a global coordination body.

Section 8: What to Watch for in 2025 and Beyond

The next 2-3 years will be crucial. Here’s what stakeholders should track:

– COP 29 and COP 30 Outcomes: Final guidance on Article 6.4 and detailed MRV protocols.

– National DNA Roll-Outs: Countries will clarify how to apply for LOAs, what projects qualify, and how corresponding adjustments will be reported.

– Emerging Buyers: CORSIA airlines, ESG-driven investors, and Asian governments will shape demand.

– Registry Interoperability: Digital infrastructure to connect national registries with international standards.

– Price Signals: Watch auctions, bilateral deals, and spot-market platforms for real-time prices on authorized credits.

Conclusion: The Decade of Carbon Finance Has Begun

Carbon finance is no longer just a niche part of climate policy. With Article 6 laying the foundation for international cooperation, it becomes a primary tool to direct money where it matters most. For governments, it’s a way to attract investment and exceed national targets. For businesses, it offers verified and credible ways to contribute to global goals. And for the planet, it means real emissions cuts, financed faster, and tracked transparently.

The next wave of climate action will be funded not just by philanthropy or aid, but by smart, rules-based carbon finance. Article 6 is the rulebook. Now it’s time to play smart.

Partner with Anaxee to Unlock Article 6 Finance

Ready to turn these insights into real‑world climate impact? Anaxee’s Tech for Climate team combines 50 000 on‑ground Digital Runners with cutting‑edge data tech to help projects secure Article 6 authorization, verify results, and access high‑value carbon finance.
Schedule a call with Anaxee as sales@anaxee.com

Article 6 Authorized Carbon Credits: A Straight-Talk Guide for Indian Project Developers

1. Why This Matters (Quick Intro)

Climate finance is changing fast. After COP 28, everybody keeps hearing “Article 6”. The term sounds complicated, but in simple words it is just a new rulebook under the Paris Agreement that lets one country, company or airline use carbon reductions achieved in another country- as long as everyone counts them only once.

For small and mid-size project developers in India, this change opens two big doors:

Higher Prices. Buyers pay a premium for credits that carry an Article 6 “authorized” tag because these units come with extra proof that no one else—especially the host government—will double-count them.
New Markets. Compliance schemes like CORSIA (for airlines) have moved from trial to Phase 1 in 2025. Those schemes accept only Article 6 authorized credits from recognised standards such as Gold Standard.

Anaxee, with 50 000+ Digital Runners collecting field data across 11 000 pin codes, is perfectly placed to help rural projects grab this premium. This guide explains the mechanics in plain English and lays out a step-by-step action list for Indian developers, NGOs, and community groups.

2. What Exactly Is Article 6?

2.1 The Short Version

– Article 6.2 lets two or more governments trade “ITMOs” (Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes). Think of an ITMO as a carbon token that carries a government signature.

– Article 6.4 will create a UN-run crediting mechanism (something like the old CDM 2.0), but rule-writing is still stuck after COP 28.

– Both tracks insist that the host country must apply a corresponding adjustment—an accounting correction in its national inventory—so the same tonne of CO₂ is not claimed twice.

2.2 Why COP 28 Still Matters, Even Without Final Text

Negotiators in Dubai failed to finalise the 6.2 and 6.4 guidance, but real-world deals kept moving:

– Thailand and Switzerland executed the first government-to-government ITMO transfer.

– Gold Standard awarded the first “Article 6 authorized” labels to cookstove projects in Rwanda (Atmosfair) and Malawi (Hestian).

– Airlines entering CORSIA Phase 1 (2024–2026) confirmed they will only buy authorized credits.

Take-away: waiting for perfect UN text means losing time. Early movers are already locking supply agreements.

3. The New Buzzword: “Authorized” Credits

Authorized credit = ordinary carbon credit + official permission letter (LOA)

Letter of Authorization (LOA). The host government signs a document saying:
- Project X may transfer Y tonnes for purpose Z (NDC, CORSIA, or other).
- The government will adjust its own greenhouse-gas inventory accordingly.
Label in Registry. A recognised standard (e.g., Gold Standard) attaches a digital tag to each issued credit, showing which purpose(s) it can serve.
Transparency Gate. Registries stop users from retiring credits for purposes not covered by the LOA.

Because of the extra vetting, these credits normally sell at a 20–40 % premium over standard voluntary units—sometimes more when supply is tight.

4. Inside the Gold Standard Framework (2025 Edition)

Gold Standard upgraded its registry in three key ways:

Feature	Why It Matters
Multi-purpose tag (“Compliance”, “CORSIA”, “Other”)	Shows exactly which market you can use the credit in.
Separate flag for “Corresponding Adjustment Applied”	Buyers see if the host government has completed the bookkeeping yet.
Public upload of each LOA	Total transparency- anyone can download the letter.

For Indian developers, choosing Gold Standard means:

– Faster market access (CORSIA will recognise GS once final administrative sign-off lands later in 2025).

– Strong SDG tracking—important for CSR-driven buyers.

– Compatibility with existing methodologies (cookstoves, agroforestry, bio-char, bundled smallholder projects, etc.).

5. Market Signals You Can’t Ignore in 2025

Airlines Need Millions of Tonnes. IATA projects CORSIA Phase 1 demand at 200–250 million tonnes; supply of authorized units is still under 20 million. Math is simple: shortage = higher prices.
Corporate “Net-Zero” Police Are Tightening. The Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) now nudge big brands toward Article 6 aligned credits for headline claims.
Southeast Asian Buyers Are Active. Singapore’s carbon tax allows regulated companies to surrender up to 5 % of taxable emissions using Article 6 authorized credits from accepted standards—Gold Standard included.

6. Where Does India Stand?

6.1 Policy Snapshot

Item	Status (July 2025)
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)	Pilot auctions under way; Article 6 alignment planned for 2026 roll-out.
Designated National Authority (DNA)	Re-notified under MoEFCC; draft LOA template circulated for comments.
Positive List	Energy efficiency, renewable micro-grids, agroforestry, clean cooking expected to feature.

6.2 What This Means for Rural Projects

– States like Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand, where household biomass use is high, can become cookstove powerhouses- exactly like Rwanda’s example.

– Bund plantation models (Verra VM0047) can gain extra funding if authorized, because the buyer receives a compliance-eligible tonne rather than a voluntary one.

7. Why Anaxee Has a Built-in Advantage

Last-Mile Data Capture. Digital Runners already visit rural households; adding stove usage surveys or tree-survival checks needs zero new hiring.
Tech + Trust. Mobile app timestamping plus periodic drone fly-overs (sensor data pushed to an immutable ledger) offers verifiers bullet-proof evidence—exactly the traceability Gold Standard loves.
Scale at Speed. 50 000 runners across 540+ districts can implement identical protocols nationwide, giving India the scale factor every government official craves.

8. Step-by-Step Action Plan for Indian Developers

Step	What to Do	Time	Tip
1	Feasibility Check – match your project idea to India’s draft positive list.	1 week	Use Anaxee’s district-level data to pick clusters.
2	Choose Standard & Methodology.	2 weeks	Gold Standard or Verra; pick one with proven MRV.
3	Stakeholder Consultation.	4 weeks	Leverage Anaxee field crews to hold village meetings.
4	Prepare Project Design Document (PDD).	6 weeks	Keep language simple; highlight SDG co-benefits.
5	Submit LOA Request to DNA.	1–4 months	Attach letters of support from state authorities to speed things up.
6	Validation & Gold Standard Review.	3–5 months	Provide raw field data through Anaxee’s platform.
7	Issuance & Labeling.	1 month	Check that all three tags (Compliance, CORSIA, Other) appear as intended.
8	Market & Sell.	Ongoing	Target airline and Singapore-based buyers for best price.

Total timeline: as quick as 9 months for a straightforward cookstove bundle.

9. Risks & Reality Checks

– Revocation Risk. Host governments can, in theory, cancel an LOA. Mitigate by aligning with national priorities and maintaining clear communication channels.

– Price Fluctuation. Premium today doesn’t guarantee tomorrow. Hedge by locking multi-year offtake deals.

– Methodology Upgrades. If Article 6.4 UN rules introduce stricter baselines, be ready to update MRV. Continuous monitoring by Digital Runners acts as built-in safeguard.

10. Final Thoughts

Article 6 is no longer a future concept. Credits with the right authorization stamp are already trading, and compliance buyers are hunting for scalable, trustworthy supply. India can become a major source- if project owners act now.

Anaxee stands ready to plug your rural project into this premium pipeline with rapid data collection, tech validation, and transparent reporting. Contact our Tech for Climate team today, and let’s turn global rules into rural rewards.

How to Choose the Right Project Developer for Your Carbon Project in India

A Practical Guide for Corporates, NGOs, Investors & Climate-Tech Stakeholders

Carbon markets are booming, and India is emerging as a major hub for climate-positive interventions—from agroforestry and regenerative agriculture to clean cookstoves and household solar. But if you’re a corporate, CSR head, NGO, or carbon investor trying to launch a project in India, you’ll face a familiar and difficult question:

“Who can actually execute this project on the ground?”

You might be sitting on funds, methodologies, or even approval from a registry like Verra or Gold Standard—but without the right project developer, your climate ambitions will remain stuck in a PDF.

Why the Right Project Developer Matters

A carbon project is not just a plan- it’s an operational machine. It requires on-the-ground legwork, rigorous documentation, community trust, and long-term monitoring. A bad developer can sink a project before it even starts.
Choosing the right partner affects:

– Credibility of your carbon credits
– Timeliness of implementation
– Transparency in field activities
– Return on investment in voluntary or compliance markets
– Community impact and trust

What is a Carbon Project Developer?

A carbon project developer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and verifying carbon credit projects. In India, their scope usually includes:

– Selecting appropriate methodology (e.g. VM0047, C-Sink, GS for cookstoves)
– Community outreach and farmer/household onboarding
– GPS-tagged baseline and monitoring surveys
– Ensuring tech or intervention delivery (trees, stoves, LEDs, filters)
– Data management for MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)
– Liaison with carbon registries
– The developer is the backbone of your carbon project. They turn theory into action.

Common Mistakes People Make While Choosing a Developer

Let’s call them out:

Choosing based on lowest cost: Cheap field vendors cut corners. It backfires at verification.
Going with international firms with no Indian ground presence: Great PPTs, zero impact.
Ignoring MRV capabilities: No data = No credits.
Underestimating last-mile complexity: India isn’t homogenous. Language, culture, literacy, and terrain vary widely.

Checklist: How to Choose the Right Developer in India

Here’s your comprehensive evaluation checklist:

Criteria	What to Look For
1. On-ground Network	Do they operate in the regions you care about? How many people can they mobilize locally?
2. Methodology Expertise	Have they worked with Verra, Gold Standard, or C-Sink before? Can they guide you?
3. Tech Integration	Do they use custom dashboards, GPS-tracking, mobile apps, QR tech, etc.?
4. MRV Infrastructure	Can they provide field-level monitoring reports with audit trails?
5. Transparency & Reporting	Do they share real-time project updates? Can you see what’s happening in each village?
6. Community Engagement	Are they trusted locally? Can they build rapport with farmers, women, and rural households?
7. Case Studies	What projects have they delivered? Can they prove scale and impact?
8. Language & Cultural Fit	India has 22+ languages. Can they train field teams in local dialects?
9. Data Ownership	Who owns the field data—You or them? Ensure your data rights are protected.
10. Long-Term Sustainability	Are they in for the long haul or just doing a one-time deployment?

Why Anaxee Should Be Your Carbon Project Developer in India

Let’s break it down.
Anaxee isn’t your typical “consultant” or agency. We’re India’s largest tech-enabled last-mile network, trusted by corporates, climate players, and NGOs to execute at scale with full transparency.

🔹 We’re Built for India

– 50,000+ Digital Runners on the ground
– Spread across 26 states, 540+ districts, and 11,000+ pin codes
– Speak local languages, live in the communities, and work tech-enabled

Our Tech for Climate Ecosystem Includes:

– Geo-tagged surveys and plantation verification
– Using Latest Technology- Apps, Drones, Satellite etc.
– Live dashboards for project monitoring
– Custom APIs for registry compliance
– Farmer onboarding for agroforestry and soil carbon projects

Anaxee's Tech For Climate, Survey, Farmer Onboarding, Field Assessment, Polygon Mapping, Tree Counting, Dashboards — Anaxee’s Tech for Climate for Agroforestry Project In India*

Digital MRV is Our Core Strength:

Carbon registries are getting stricter. Audits are intense. You need:

– Verifiable photos
– Timestamped data trails
– Plot-level accuracy
– Usage tracking (IoT or QR if needed)
Anaxee ensures all of this—digitally, at scale.

Questions You Should Ask Any Developer Before You Sign

Q. Can you show me your previous Verra/GS project reports?

Q. How do you monitor and track field activities in real time?

Q. How many farmers/households can you onboard per week?

Q. Who manages the data—can I access it via dashboard?

Q. What tech tools do you use for MRV?

Q. How do you ensure no fraud, no double-counting?

Q. Do you provide pre-verification reports?

If their answers aren’t confident or detailed—walk away.

How We Work With You:

We follow a modular approach:

Phase	Anaxee’s Role
Project Design	Provide on-ground feasibility, local insights, support methodology alignment
Field Mobilization	Deploy Digital Runners for household/farmer enrollment
Intervention Delivery	Physical delivery and installation (trees, stoves, filters, lights)
MRV	Full-stack monitoring- photos, GPS, survey, IoT (if applicable)
Registry Support	Share clean data logs for validation and verification

We can co-brand dashboards, generate custom reports, and even help you with community storytelling, Video Documentaries, Promotional Materials for your ESG/CSR.

How to Get Started?

Define your project – Agroforestry? Cookstove? LED? Regen Ag?
Reach out to us – We’ll set up a scoping call.
Get a proposal – Detailing cost, timeline, and tech stack.
Field pilot – We test it in 1–2 villages.
Scale across states – Based on verified learnings.

Final Words: Execution Makes All the Difference

No carbon project succeeds on paper.

Execution matters.
Trust matters.
Transparency matters.

That’s what Anaxee brings to your project.

If you’re planning to invest in a carbon credit project in India, don’t gamble on execution. Partner with a company that lives and breathes rural India, has deep tech, and believes in climate impact with integrity.

📬 Let’s Talk-

📧 Connect with us at sales@anaxee.com