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Carbon projects are complex undertakings that demand expertise across science, finance, policy, and community engagement

For Developers

At C4 we will design and implement your project, secure maximum credit value and attract serious offtake buyers, creating significant returns that are built on integrity.

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Feasibility
Scoping Study
An early, rapid assessment that determines whether it makes sense to move forward. This stage provides a quick overview of potential opportunities and risks, and confirms if investing in a full feasibility study is worthwhile.
Feasibility Study
A detailed analysis involving field visits, sampling, budget preparation, and methodological review. This step ensures the project meets the requirements of Verra or other leading carbon standards before significant investment is made.
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Design
PDD
Preparation of the full Project Design Document (PDD) required for registration. This comprehensive document outlines the project’s scope, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Registration Stages
Under Development Listing: Submit the draft PDD to Verra. Under Validation Listing: Submit the full PDD and contract a Validation and Verification Body (VVB). Validation: The VVB issues a report, required fixes are completed, and the project is officially listed as registered.
Baseline Assessments
Before implementation begins, baseline studies are carried out. These may include soil sampling and tree analysis (for VCS), and expanded measurements covering community, climate, and biodiversity (if CCB is included).
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is a cornerstone of credible carbon projects, ensuring that communities are not just consulted but actively engaged and supportive from the outset. C4 facilitates FPIC processes that are transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with international best practice. By securing genuine community consent before project activities begin, we help developers avoid reputational risks, strengthen local partnerships, and build the long-term trust needed for project success.
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Implementation
Implementation
With feasibility confirmed and baseline assessments complete, project activities begin on the ground. This stage marks the transition from planning to tangible action.
Verification & Credit Issuance
Around four years after implementation starts, the project undergoes independent verification by a VVB. Once approved, credits are formally issued under the chosen standard.
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Validation
Selling Credits
Issued credits can be sold immediately, or pre-sold in advance at a reduced price through forward sales. The process then repeats for each new crediting cycle, creating ongoing opportunities for revenue and impact.

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Case Studies

Explore the map to see where we’ve delivered our projects. Each hotspot highlights a country where we’ve worked. Click the hotspots to discover the individual initiatives that we’ve delivered.

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Angola
Bahamas
Botswana
Burundi
Cambodia
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Dominica
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Ghana
Global
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Laos
Madagascar
Malawi
Mexico
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
The Gambia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
United States of America
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Many landowners, companies, and community leaders wonder if their land or activities can generate carbon credits. By asking the right questions upfront, you can quickly see whether it’s worth taking the next step with C4.

7 Questions to Test Your Project’s Carbon Readiness

Evidence of Degradation

Is there visible or documented degradation, or risk of degradation without intervention?

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Barriers to Conservation

Are there obstacles preventing conservation, and can carbon finance remove them?

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Project Permanence

Is land tenure secure, and can long-term outcomes be guaranteed?

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Alignment with Standards

Do activities align with recognised methodologies (Verra, Gold Standard, etc.)?

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Government & Local Endorsement

Can the project secure authority and community support?

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Community Benefits

Is there a clear plan for community impact?

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Carbon Credit Potential

What is the potential scale of credits that could be generated?

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